health cards

Member since 06 February 2011

tadtulejaMember06 February 2011 14:52:48

Considering moving to Italy. Is there are recent, reliable source for information about getting identity cards and qualifying for health insurance? Grazie.

Yud ViP

Member since 08 November 2010

YudViP07 February 2011 05:08:43

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Welcome on the forum tadtuleja

I hope that other members will bring their input to your queries soon.

Regards

elbruno Member

Member since 26 October 2010

elbrunoMember24 February 2011 21:10:40

I believe you have to gain employment in order to qualify for the public health system in Italy.聽 As soon as you're employed, you are covered.聽 I searched online once and saw some info, but I've forgotten where.

Apparently, it is also common for people to purchase supplemental private insurance.

worldcitizeninrome Active member

Member since 24 February 2011

worldcitizeninromeActive member08 March 2011 14:08:32

you can find information on permits here: portaleimmigrazione.it/

Having a job helps, otherwise its almost impossible. As for health cards I'm not sure myself yet. I came as a student and bought health insurance, although if you are seriously ill and go to the emergency they treat you for free. But if you want to see a doctor about something particular or just a check up, you pay.

Neeya