🇬🇷 Overview of Healthcare in Greece
Greece offers both public and private healthcare options:
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🏥 National Health System (ESY): Available to residents with social security
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🏨 Private Clinics: Widely used by expats and offer faster services
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🩺 General practitioners, specialists, hospitals, and pharmacies are accessible
✅ Accessing Public Healthcare
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Register with the local social security fund (EFKA)
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Obtain a social security number and health booklet
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Services are mostly free or low-cost, but waiting times can be long
🏥 Private Healthcare Options
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Many expats prefer private clinics for shorter wait times
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Costs vary, but private insurance often covers these fees
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English-speaking doctors available in major cities
💳 Health Insurance Requirements
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Public health insurance is linked to employment or residency
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Private health insurance recommended for non-working expats
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Required for residency permit applications
🧑💼 How Borderless Lawyers Can Assist
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Guide you through public healthcare registration
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Advise on private insurance options and providers
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Help with documentation for residency and healthcare access
📣 Ensure Your Health Coverage in Greece
Accessing quality healthcare is vital when living abroad. Get the right legal advice to secure your medical coverage and peace of mind.
Contact Borderless Lawyers today to navigate healthcare registration and insurance smoothly.