Health Care in Luxembourg City

Learn about the health system in Luxembourg City: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Luxembourg City.
|-Health Care in Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City has a public and private healthcare system that provides quality medical care to its citizens and expats. The public healthcare system is called the Luxembourg Health Insurance Fund (Caisse de Maladie) and is used by both citizens and foreigners.

Luxembourg’s Healthcare System

The public healthcare system in Luxembourg City is comprehensive and covers most medical expenses. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Luxembourg City for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Luxembourg City are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Luxembourg. However, many expats opt to use private hospitals for specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Luxembourg City are modern and offer a wide range of medical services. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Luxembourg City

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Luxembourg City are:

  • Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (public hospital) – located in the city center
  • Clinique Bohler (private hospital) – located in the city center
  • Clinique de la Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild (private hospital) – located in the city center and specializes in ophthalmology
  • Clinique du Nord (private hospital) – located in the north of the city

Emergency Services in Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 112. Ambulances usually arrive quickly and there are rarely delays.

Health Insurance Companies in Luxembourg City

The most popular private health insurers in Luxembourg City are Bâloise Assurances, Foyer, and Sanitas. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

Joshua WoodJoshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

Additional Information:

International Citizens Insurance

Cigna Global Health
Award winning International Health Insurance for Individuals and families living abroad.
GET A QUOTE

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal

LoginJoinPlease Login to Continue. New? Join today (it's free).
Since 1997, we've supported millions of people as they explore the world and share the adventures and challenges of living abroad.