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As a foreigner living in Varna, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?

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We asked expats in Varna if they have access to public healthcare in Varna. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...

"As a foreigner living in Varna, you will have access to public healthcare, provided you have registered with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and have a valid health insurance card. Public healthcare in Bulgaria is funded through compulsory health insurance contributions, and it covers a range of services, including primary care, specialist consultations, hospital treatment, and emergency care. However, the public healthcare system in Bulgaria has its challenges, such as long waiting times, outdated facilities, and a shortage of medical professionals in some areas. It is not uncommon for patients to experience delays in receiving treatment or to encounter language barriers with medical staff. Many foreigners living in Bulgaria choose to supplement their public healthcare coverage with private insurance, which allows them access to private clinics and hospitals that often provide a higher standard of care and shorter waiting times," remarked another expat in Varna, Bulgaria.

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