

For information, read the following paragraphs.Īlternatively, students may apply for voluntary registration with the National Health Service, providing a self-certification of their student status. If you do not have the above-mentioned entitelments, you can subscribe a private health insurance for the duration of the study programme, covering all risks, which does not include registration with the SSN or with a GP. If you are not entitled to register with a GP but you hold a valid European health insurance card (TEAM)issued in your home country, you are entitled to any necessary healthcare, such as occasional visits to a GP or Specialist Clinical services.
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If you hold a E106/E109 /S1 form issued in your home country, you can register with the SSN and with a GP for the length of time indicated in the form. Please read the specific paragraph within this page to learn how to register with the NHS and GP. Please read the specific paragraph within this page to learn how to register with the NHS and GP. If you reside officially in Italy for at least 5 year, submit your application to their Municipality of residence for an "Attestato di Soggiorno Permanente" (Certificate of Permanent Residence) which entitles you to register with the National Health Service (SSN) and with a General Practitioner (GP) for an indefinite period. If you reside officially in Italy for at least 5 years

Under certain circumstances described below EU/EEA and Switzerland citizens can access to the SSN for free. Please note that registration with the SSN is valid for one calendar year, from 1st January until 31st December. This includes: choice of a general practitioner, who can visit you free of charge, and who will refer you to specialists (dentists, orthopedics, etc.) admission to public or certified private hospitals free of charge doctor on duty-continuous assistance service (guardia medica) free of charge lower fees for tests (blood tests, radiological tests, etc.) medical fees exemption for chronic diseases. Registering with the SSN is warmly suggested, because it entitles you to the same treatment as Italian citizens. In case you are in an emergency situation you can dial 118 to call an ambulance or directly go to the Pronto Soccorso (Emergency room) of the closest hospital. International students can choose among different options of health insurance. Please check the options listed below and choose the one that fits you best according to your nationality and needs.

