Health Care in Milan

Summary: Health Care in Milan: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Milan has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and is used by both Italian citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Milan for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Milan are typically crowded and have long wait times, but the quality of care is generally good. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Italy. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery due to shorter wait times and more personalized care. Private hospitals in Milan are typically more modern and offer a higher quality of care than public hospitals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Milan

San Raffaele Hospital: This is a private hospital located in Milan. It specializes in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular diseases.
Humanitas Hospital: This is a private hospital located in Rozzano, about 20 minutes from Milan. It specializes in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular diseases.
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico: This is a public hospital located in Milan. It specializes in oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular diseases.
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori: This is a public hospital located in Milan. It specializes in oncology.

Emergency Services in Milan

Ambulance services are available in Milan. To call for an ambulance, dial 118. Ambulances typically arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Milan

The most popular private health insurers in Milan are Unisalute, AXA Assicurazioni, and Allianz. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.