Comparison of Healthcare Insurance Systems
→ In Slovakia:According to common European practice, healthcare insurance is mandatory for everyone.
Children are automatically insured together with their parents; for students, the state covers the insurance costs if they receive a state scholarship.
- Health insurance companies: VšZP (55%), Dôvera (32.5%), and Union ZP (12.5%).
- Individuals granted temporary asylum are provided with full healthcare services under VšZP (§ 21 § 3 of Act No. 577/2004).
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Signing a Contract with a Doctor
→ In Slovakia:Separate doctors for adults: pediatricians, general practitioners, and for children.
✓ A contract can be signed with any doctor, though it may be difficult outside the place of residence.
✓ Local authorities ensure that a contract can be signed specifically at the place of residence.
Keep in mind that starting from July 2024, healthcare workers
are not allowed to refuse to see refugees due to capacity limitations.
→ In Ukraine:Following the reform, the system is based on family doctors with general practices, and doctors are chosen based on a contract.
The Process of Finding a Doctor for Refugees
→ General InformationEvery person living in Slovakia must be under the care of a general practitioner or pediatrician, even if they are under temporary protection or residence. It is necessary t
e-vuc.sk general practitioner or pediatrician based on your place of residence.
→ Finding a Pediatrician Using the e-vuc.sk portal1. Choose your region.
2. Go to the "Kto je môj lekár? (zdravotné obvody)" section.
3. Select "Všeobecná ambulantná starostlivosť pre deti a dorast".
4. Enter your place of residence.
What to Do If You Cannot Find an Available Pediatrician
- If, after searching, you still cannot find an available pediatrician, you can contact the Department of Health of the self-governing region with a request to assign a pediatrician for your child. In this case, the municipality will be obliged to provide a general practitioner or pediatrician.