Finland- visiting a doctor
Discussion
A scenario for you guys
If one flys down to Finland for 1 month for temp work and falls ill how does the the health service work?
Can they be seen by a doctor? Does one have to be registered there?
Somebody informs me that unless you a resident of Finland you cannot get an appointment or even go to the emergency there???
If one flys down to Finland for 1 month for temp work and falls ill how does the the health service work?
Can they be seen by a doctor? Does one have to be registered there?
Somebody informs me that unless you a resident of Finland you cannot get an appointment or even go to the emergency there???
http://www.know-insurance.co.uk/travel/travel-holi...
Where to Get Information & Refunds
Local offices of the Sickness Insurance Department (Kansaneläkelaitoksen Paikallistoimisto - KELA).
Single Trip Insurance
For UK nationals on a temporary visit to Finland an E111 isn't required - production of a British passport is sufficient to get medical treatment.
For other nationals resident in the UK, an E111 is needed.
In Finland, health services (doctors & hospitals) exist as a balance between public and private providers and services are regionalised to a great extent.
Charges vary depending on the municipality that you're staying in.
If you receive private treatment either with a doctor or at a hospital get a receipt and submit it to the local KELA as you may be entitled to a partial refund.
Refunds for medical expenses must be claimed within six months of the original payment.
Where to Get Information & Refunds
Local offices of the Sickness Insurance Department (Kansaneläkelaitoksen Paikallistoimisto - KELA).
Single Trip Insurance
For UK nationals on a temporary visit to Finland an E111 isn't required - production of a British passport is sufficient to get medical treatment.
For other nationals resident in the UK, an E111 is needed.
In Finland, health services (doctors & hospitals) exist as a balance between public and private providers and services are regionalised to a great extent.
Charges vary depending on the municipality that you're staying in.
If you receive private treatment either with a doctor or at a hospital get a receipt and submit it to the local KELA as you may be entitled to a partial refund.
Refunds for medical expenses must be claimed within six months of the original payment.
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