Healthcare and Health Insurance in Florence, Italy

Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Florence, Italy

Last updated on Feb 11, 2022

Summary: Expats and global nomads in Florence, Italy share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Italy, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.

What are medical services in Florence like?

When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Florence, they replied:

"I have experienced both the private and public healthcare systems in Florence and the level of care is very similar to what I used to have in Canada. The private system is pay for treatment, but the costs are reasonable," said one expat living in Florence.

"The cost and quality of healthcare options in Italy is a primary reason why I will likely obtain residency and retire," mentioned another expat in Florence.

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About the Author

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 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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