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Healthcare in Italy 2021
Summary: An overview of the healthcare system in Italy - public and private hospitals, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), getting your Tessera Sanitaria (healthcare card), Covid-19 entry requirements, vaccinations for Italy, prescription medication availability and more.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 6 Best Places to Live in Costa Rica, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and 7 Tips for Obtaining Residence in Italy. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Healthcare in Italy
An overview of the healthcare system in Italy - public and private hospitals, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), getting your Tessera Sanitaria (healthcare card), Covid-19 entry requirements, vaccinations for Italy, prescription medication availability and more.
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5 Expat Moms Talk about Having a Baby in Italy
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5 expat moms offer candid insight into what it's like giving birth in Italy - from bringing towels and toilet paper with you to the hospital to being refused pain medication. And, like most advice in...
9 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in Italy
Expats in Italy share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Italy. Advice about finding an English-speaking doctor, using The Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and more.
Expats in Italy share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Italy. Advice about finding an English-speaking doctor, using The Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and more....
Italy Healthcare FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Italy.
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Healthcare in Arezzo, Italy
Get established with a local doctor before you actually need one--you will need a primary car doctor to refer you to specialists.
Healthcare in Italy
An expat in Italy discusses health care, pharmacies and health insurance costs. She explains that the cost of health insurance is nominal compared to the US and prescription medicine is very inexpens
Answer Questions about Healthcare in Italy
Help others moving to Italy by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Italy, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Italy
Read recent baby reports submitted for Montesilvano, Pescara and Genoa.
If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
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Healthcare in Italy
An overview of the healthcare system in Italy - public and private hospitals, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), getting your Tessera Sanitaria (healthcare card), Covid-19 entry requirements, vaccinations for Italy, prescription medication availability and more.
10 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Italy
Expats living in Italy talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Italy and more.
5 Expat Moms Talk about Having a Baby in Italy
5 expat moms offer candid insight into what it's like giving birth in Italy - from bringing towels and toilet paper with you to the hospital to being refused pain medication. And, like most advice in Italy, word of mouth is the best way to find a good OB/GYN.
5 expat moms offer candid insight into what it's like giving birth in Italy - from bringing towels and toilet paper with you to the hospital to being refused pain medication. And, like most advice in...
9 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in Italy
Expats in Italy share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Italy. Advice about finding an English-speaking doctor, using The Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and more.
Expats in Italy share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Italy. Advice about finding an English-speaking doctor, using The Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and more....
Italy Healthcare FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Italy.
Italy Healthcare Info
Additional information about healthcare and health insurance for foreigners in Italy.
Healthcare in Arezzo, Italy
Get established with a local doctor before you actually need one--you will need a primary car doctor to refer you to specialists. -
Healthcare in Italy
An expat in Italy discusses health care, pharmacies and health insurance costs. She explains that the cost of health insurance is nominal compared to the US and prescription medicine is very inexpens -
Answer Questions about Healthcare in Italy
Help others moving to Italy by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Italy, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Italy
Read recent baby reports submitted for Montesilvano, Pescara and Genoa.
If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
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