Falling ill abroad
Treatment abroad can be expensive, and practices differ from those in Finland. This guide explains what to do before the trip and at your destination, so you get treatment quickly and your costs are reimbursed.
You will need
- A European Health Insurance Card (from Kela)
- Your travel insurance card and the insurer's emergency number
- Your own medicines in their original packaging
- A list of your chronic conditions and allergies
Steps
Order a European Health Insurance Card
You can get the European Health Insurance Card free of charge from Kela, and you can order it in OmaKela. The card entitles you to necessary treatment in public healthcare in EU and EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK at local patient fees.
Save the emergency numbers
Call your insurance company first
Go to the right place
Explain your background
Keep all the papers
Claim reimbursement at home
Beware of private clinic bills
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