15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Bulgaria
Last updated on May 08, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Bulgaria is generally considered to be good, although it may not be on par with the medical care available in the United States. Emergency services are generally reliable and ambulances can be called by dialing 112. The response time for ambulances is usually quite fast, and medical personnel are usually well-trained and experienced.
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When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Bulgaria, they replied:
"Be sure you now how to call an ambulance and know a doctor with who you can communicate," commented one expat living in Ivaylovgrad, Bulgaria.
"Healthcare services in Bulgaria are provided by both public and private institutions. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is available to all Bulgarian citizens. The quality of public healthcare in Bulgaria is generally good, with a wide range of services available. Foreign residents are able to access the public healthcare system, although they may need to pay a fee for some services. Expats in Bulgaria can use the public healthcare system, but they may need to pay a fee for some services. Expats may also choose to use private healthcare services, which are generally more expensive but may offer a higher quality of care," wrote one expat.
"There are doctors clinics for general health issues that are easy to use as (for instance) if you need an ex-ray for a problem, it is done there within minutes and you then see the doctor again and the results and treatments are discussed. There is no need to book an appointment and the total cost of a visit such as this is approximately 40 Bulgarian Lev to include the ex-ray. Medication is then prescribed and it is very affordable compared with the UK," commented one expat who moved to Bulgaria.
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- 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Bulgaria
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