• Portugal Health Insurance Information

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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.