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

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

"Yes, as a foreigner living in Bulgaria, you will have access to public healthcare. The quality of care is generally good, with a wide range of services available. The healthcare system is based on a national health insurance scheme, which covers most medical expenses. The cost of healthcare is relatively low compared to other European countries, and the waiting times for appointments are usually short," remarked another expat in Bulgaria.

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

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.