Seeking treatment abroad without a prior authorisation

…of receiving treatment. If you receive treatment abroad on account of a sudden illness or accident, this is not counted as seeking treatment. EU legislation requires that you receive treatment

Legislative proposal may change model for reimbursing cost of seeking treatment abroad

23.9.2022

…patient can travel abroad for treatment either independently or with a prior authorisation. If a patient seeks treatment independently, Kela will reimburse the costs of treatment given in another EU…

Seeking treatment abroad with a prior authorisation

…the country providing treatment is applied in the case of treatment injuries. You cannot receive compensation from Finland for a treatment injury incurred abroad. You must apply for compensation from…

Register for a client interview collecting information about seeking treatment abroad

3.11.2023

The Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare collects information about clients seeking treatment abroad. Seeking treatment means that you travel abroad for the express purpose of receiving treatment. If you…

Treatment abroad

…will receive follow-up treatment in Finland in the usual way. You do not need to seek follow-up treatment abroad if you have first received treatment abroad. A doctor will assess…

Treatment in Finland

…centre. If you have a European Health Insurance Card, you will receive medically necessary treatment in Finland’s public healthcare system by presenting the card. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment

Reimbursement of costs

…out personal travel insurance. Can I receive reimbursement for treatment costs if I seek treatment abroad independently? Yes. You can claim reimbursement from Kela if you seek treatment independently in…

Spain (incl. the Canary Islands)

…costs of treatment abroad. Useful websites If you want to travel to Spain to use healthcare services there, you should read our website for general information about seeking treatment abroad….

Germany

…should read o-ur website for general information about seeking treatment abroad on our site. Some useful websites concerning seeking treatment in Germany are listed below. You should direct your questions…

From Finland to treatment abroad

…More detailed information on seeking treatment abroad can be found on our website. Seeking treatment with or without prior authorisation Finnish residents have the right to receive a prior authorisation…