- Portugal Health Insurance Information
In Portugal both
private and
public Health
Care services
co-exist. The
public health
system offers
non expensive
healthcare
service for
citizens who pay
taxes to the
social security
system. The
Portugese Health
Care system also
covers both
families as well
as elderly
nationals.
Should somebody
be not entitle
to public
healthcare, they
are suggested to
buy private a
health care
insurance as no
residence permit
will delivered
without a
relevant proof
of health
insurance.
Portuguese
companies
normally provide
medical
insurance for
those below 55
years old.
The Portuguese health care
system has moved after 2001
towards an important and awaited
reform.
Portugal’s health care services
were slowed down caused by
limited investment, the number
of subscribers and merely not as
effective as it should be.
The reform, gradually helped
the Portuguese Health care
system to sustain noticeable
improvement.
The reform mainly aimed at
offering better Health care
services for residents without
the need to pay a premium. It
also aimed at reducing the
public sector Health Care
Medical expenses.
Although it true that Health
care services in Portugal are
usually good, compared to some
other countries some of its
aspects may disappoint some
travelers.
For example, you may find
yourself paying a premium for
non-essential medicines.
Meanwhile, Portuguese pharmacies
in Portugal usually provide
qualified advice and are open
for long period of time.
In order to provide protection
against accident
or diseases to
yourself or your family
you may
chose a Health
insurance provider which offers
full comprehensive
coverage.
International
Health insurance
pans provide
cover for Hospitalization,
Outpatient, maternity or Dental.
Our highly
trained advisors
will assist you and provide
you with full information
necessary to
select your
personalized Health care cover.
If you wish to have more details about
international medical insurance available
to you in Portugal you can ask
us for or
a
free quote. please
do not hesitate to
contact one of our staff
members.
