Visit the frequently asked questions on cross-border healthcare

21.9.2022

What’s new 21.9.2022 What is the European Health Insurance Card? Is an electronic prescription valid abroad? Can I receive reimbursement if I seek treatment abroad? You can find answers…

Reference networks for rare diseases

For health care professionals For health care professionals Foreign patients’ treatment in Finland Seeking treatment in Finland independently or with a prior authorisation Restricting the reception of patients From…

Travel and transport

For health care professionals For health care professionals Foreign patients’ treatment in Finland Seeking treatment in Finland independently or with a prior authorisation Restricting the reception of patients From…

Statistics from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL): Differences in waiting lists between healthcare districts

10.4.2017

…had been waiting for non-urgent treatment for more than six months, says a THL statistics report. The fastest access to non-urgent special medical treatment was available in Southwest Finland and…

Language of treatment and interpretation in Finland

…inform the patient concerning their state of health, the significance of the treatment, the different treatment options and other factors related to the treatment. If the patient and the treatment

Healthcare in Finland

…also entitled to medically necessary treatment. I want to seek treatment in Finland If you are covered by health insurance in another EU country, you can freely seek treatment in…

Follow-up treatment

treatment within a specific time Right to emergency treatment Treatment plan Treatment practices Follow-up treatment Patient rights Language rights Status of an underage patient If the patient cannot decide on…

Moving to Finland for study or research

Healthcare in Finland Moving to Finland Healthcare in Finland Falling ill when travelling in Finland I want to seek treatment in Finland Seeking treatment in Finland with a prior…

Student — have you explored the EU healthcare website?

2.12.2020

…Website highlights for students going abroad Student medical care abroad Moving abroad for study or research Updated descriptions of healthcare in various countries Contact points in EU and EEA countries…

Price information for private health care services

Healthcare in Finland Healthcare system in Finland Healthcare in Finland Falling ill when travelling in Finland I want to seek treatment in Finland Seeking treatment in Finland with a…