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United States of America

WebThe social security agreement between Finland and the United States of America covers national pensions and survivors´ pensions. With respect to employees …

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Healthcare system in Finland

WebThe Finnish healthcare system is based on public healthcare services to which everyone residing in the country is entitled. According to the Constitution of …

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Foreign patients’ treatment in Finland

WebPrivate health care providers and independent practitioners must provide treatment to patients from EU or EEA countries or Switzerland without discrimination. …

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Patient safety in Finland

WebPatient safety involves the safety of treatment, the safety of medication and the safety of medical equipment. Every healthcare unit must have a system through …

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I want to go abroad for treatment

WebYou are free to travel and use health care services abroad. You are entitled to access treatment in another EU or EEA country in the same way as the residents of …

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I want to seek treatment in Finland

WebSeeking treatment means that you arrive in Finland for the purpose of using health care services. You can seek services of both primary health care and specialised …

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Pre-hospital emergency care in Finland

WebThe pre-hospital emergency care staff start treatment, if needed, already at the location where the patient has fallen ill or has been injured. An ambulance can be …

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Wellbeing services counties

WebSocial and health services are provided by the wellbeing services counties, the City of Helsinki and the Åland Islands. More information on the wellbeing services …

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Kela: Now possible to get higher reimbursement for medical …

WebThe amendments to the Act on Cross-Border Healthcare entered into force retroactively. It is possible to claim reimbursement for costs incurred when seeking …

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European Health Insurance Card

WebThe European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a card used in the EU and EEA countries, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. By presenting the card, you will …

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