Medical care for undocumented persons in Finland

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You can order the European Health Insurance Card at the contact point’s stand at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair again

11.1.2019

…services abroad and in Finland. The Contact Point gives advice about various international situations, such as how to seek treatment abroad, the rights of patients or how treatment is reimbursed….

Medical care of specific groups of people in Finland

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Contact points for cross-border health care serve in every EU country

11.4.2018

…provide advice on a general level. Naturally, you can also ask about seeking treatment abroad, in which case the contact points direct you to the appropriate authorities. Similarly, the Finnish…

What do I do in an emergency abroad?

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Kela’s web pages about medical treatment in international situations have been updated with new information

30.6.2017

…charge of the update. The updated pages provide clear answers to questions related to for instance medical treatment, reimbursement for medical care expenses and seeking of treatment abroad. Handy quick…

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…You will receive treatment when you fall ill, or you can travel to another country for treatment. Leaving Finland for treatment abroad Travelling to Finland to receive treatment Listen Traveller’s…

Read example stories

Are you travelling abroad? Are you considering treatment abroad? Are you travelling to study abroad? Read our example stories on how to exercise your right to receive treatment in…

Reimbursement for medicines purchased abroad

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Patient safety in Finland

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