Public health care in Norway is not completely free. Health care costs are covered by the state and by patient contributions (user fees). Anyone registered as a resident of Norway has the right to access the Norwegian public health system. Australia has mutual health agreements with New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Norway, Malta, Belgium, Slovenia and Ireland. Each mutual agreement is different and varies in terms of both benefits and eligibility duration. The agreements do not apply to all health services. Some services that are not covered by the agreements are: – treatment that is not immediately necessary, ambulance care, dental care, para medical services, medical evacuation in your home country, burials, treatment and accommodation in private hospitals or as private patients in a public hospital, electoral treatment, pre-ordered treatment before arrival in Australia. This is why it is strongly recommended that all visitors from the countries of mutual insurance take out adequate medical insurance. HICA has developed a number of policies specifically designed for foreign visitors based on the type of visa and the length of your stay in Australia. If you would like to take advantage of our free assessment and offer service, we ask you to complete an evaluation form so that we can provide you with our professional recommendations and offers for policies that best meet your specific needs – Medicare defines the medically necessary treatment as any illness or injury that occurs during your stay and requires treatment before returning home. † out-of-pocket costs can be incurred if you see a doctor who does not make a bulk bill. On the Australian government`s website, you will find specific restrictions or considerations that apply to international students and retirees.
As a general rule, Norway`s national insurance system does not cover health care expenses during tourist stays outside the EEA or Switzerland. You should therefore take out private travel insurance for such trips. RHCas are not designed to replace private health insurance. For example, they do not cover things like care in private hospitals, ambulance services or extra services such as dentistry, physio and optical purchasing. A full list of exclusions is available on the Australian government website. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January. However, in 2020, European health insurance cards issued by Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein will apply during a transitional period in the United Kingdom. British citizens visiting Norway can also use their European health insurance cards.
The transition period runs until December 31. Thereafter, very few people will be able to use the European Health Insurance Card. If you already live in the UK before 2021, retain the rights to you from the health insurance card until the end of your stay. You will then need to contact Helfo to obtain a document confirming your rights. Once you have joined, you can access health services through the Norwegian Public Health System Helfo. You`ll find some basic tips on health care and hospitals in the islands on the GOV. UK website and on the official Turkish and Caicos Island tourism website. If you have an accident at work, Helfo can cover the full cost of your treatment. Talk to Helfo if you are not sure you are entitled to a European health insurance card or health insurance abroad. Call Veiledning helsenorge.no (user service) on 23 32 70 00. Fax from abroad: `47 33 51 22 89. You must first register as a resident of Norway.
You will receive a Norwegian identification number. It`s the same number you`re going to use to access health care.