Do you know that as an EU citizen, you have the right to access medical care in any EU/EEA country or Switzerland?
Under EU law, when accessing health services abroad, you may be entitled to assumption of costs incurred abroad on behalf of your social security system.
the terms and conditions which apply both to the healthcare you receive and any reimbursement you are entitled to,
your rights in accessing healthcare in another EU country,
the National Contact Points for cross-border healthcare in all EU/EEA countries,
the quality and safety of the treatment,
the complaints procedure in case something goes wrong.
To know before you go…
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I become suddenly ill or get injured abroad during my holidays or a business trip?
How do I prove my right to healthcare abroad?
Can I present a prescription issued by my treating healthcare provider at home to a local pharmacy during my stay abroad?
When do I have to seek authorization of my statutory health insurance service in order to access healthcare abroad?
Can I present a prescription issued by my treating healthcare provider at home to a local pharmacy during my stay abroad?
When do I have to seek authorization of my statutory health insurance service in order to access healthcare abroad?
Last Update: 3 February 2022
