15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Greece
Last updated on May 09, 2024
Summary: The quality of medical care in Greece is generally considered to be good, although it may not be as advanced as in the United States. Emergency services are generally reliable and ambulances can be called by dialing the European emergency number 112. In some areas, there may be a local emergency number that can be used instead.
How are healthcare services Greece?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Greece, they replied:
"Either get private health insurance if applicable, or be prepared to pay for private care," wrote one expat.
"Greece offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialist care, hospital care, and preventive care. The public healthcare system in Greece is funded by the government and is available to all citizens and legal residents. The quality of public healthcare in Greece is generally good, with modern facilities and well-trained staff. Foreign residents in Greece are eligible to use the public healthcare system, although they may need to pay a fee for certain services. Expats in Greece can use the public healthcare system by registering with the local health center and obtaining a Greek health insurance card. This card allows them to access the public healthcare system and receive the same level of care as Greek citizens," commented one expat who moved to Greece.
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Joshua 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.
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