Healthcare & Insurance

📝Before You Seek Care

• Learn the difference between public, private, and union-based healthcare.

• Check what documents you may need to access services.

• Understand when insurance is required and when it isn’t.

• Know where clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies are located.

⚕️Healthcare Basics

• Public healthcare is free and accessible, but wait times can vary.

• Private clinics usually offer faster access and more choice.

• Many doctors work in both systems.

• Prescriptions are widely available, often at lower cost than abroad.

💼Insurance Options

• Private insurance plans range from basic to comprehensive coverage.

• Some plans require co-pays; others work through provider networks.

• International insurance may be accepted, depending on the clinic.

• Emergency care is available regardless of insurance status.

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⚠️Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Assuming insurance is mandatory for all care.

• Not checking which clinics accept your plan.

• Ignoring waiting periods for new coverage.

• Skipping routine care due to unfamiliarity with the system.

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