Eu/EEA/Swiss citizens, holding a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are covered in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for emergencies and medical care by a general practitioner - GP (medico di medicina generale).
The EHIC (Italian acronym TEAM) is issued by the healthcare national provider in the country of residence and it covers for short stay (less than 90 days).
IMPORTANT: EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance!
For overstay period you might be entitled to keep using your EHIC unless you have not moved your permanent residence in Italy.
A patient contribution is required for prescriptions or medical examinations.
Attention: Since you will benefit from the Italian health service without being registered with, you will be always asked to show your EHIC when visiting doctors (GP or pediatrician) or hospitals.
Holding Form S1 ?
The form certifies the entitlement to health benefits in a country other than the one in which the person concerned is normally or was previously insured under certain conditions.
Form S1 must be claimed to your national Health or social security provider before leaving.
Registration with SSN is allowed for holders of this form, prior the registration to the Registry Office (Ufficio Anagrafe).
When going to the local health distric (Distretto Sanitario) please take with you the following documents:
- Passport or valid ID;
- Tax identification number (Codice Fiscale);
- Temporary Anagrafe registration receipt or Certificate of permanent residence (or the request submitted to the Anagrafe office);
- Letter or statement of the study programme (if you attend a study programme);
- Form S1.
The registration allows you to choose a general practitioner or a pediatrician.
The Health card (tessera sanitaria) will be issued. Neither EHIC nor other forms will be issued.
