Notes on medical and health insurance for Swedish international students
Swedish health care
If you have a Swedish slogan and need to see a doctor, you can make an appointment at the medical center of your university or at the health care center of your community (Swedish name is "V? Rdcentralen ") Appointment time. The outpatient fees of medical clinics vary, usually ranging from 150 to SEK 200 per visit (see 1 177.se for details). After paying SEK900–1100 (depending on the place of residence) within 12 months, you can see a doctor for free within 12 months from the first visit.
Swedish doctors can communicate with patients in fluent English; If you need a Chinese translator, the hospital can usually arrange it for you free of charge. For more information about arranging translation, please consult the medical service center in your area.
The official Swedish medical consultation website 1 177.se provides comprehensive medical care information and consultation services, which are available in multiple languages. You can also use the search function of the website to find a nearby medical service center.
In case of emergency, please call the emergency hotline 1 12, or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency center (A & amp； E, called Akutmottagningen or Akuten in Swedish). If the situation is not urgent, you can call the hotline 1 177 for professional medical treatment and medical advice.
Drugstores and medicines
Unlike China, hospitals and clinics in Sweden have no pharmacies. After the doctor makes a prescription, you need to go to the pharmacy (called apotek in Swedish) to pay for the medicine. At present, the maximum cost of prescription drugs within 12 months stipulated by Swedish public medical welfare is SEK 2200. Pharmacists in pharmacies have professional qualifications, can speak fluent English, and can provide drugs and medication advice. In addition to prescription drugs, pharmacies also provide over-the-counter drugs and some basic health and beauty products. Some commonly used over-the-counter drugs, such as painkillers and antipyretics, can also be bought in supermarkets.
Dentistry
In Sweden, dental care is very expensive even for local people. Therefore, it is best to have a comprehensive examination and care of your teeth before going to Sweden. If you need to see a dentist after you arrive in Sweden, you can find a dental clinic at 1 177.se (Swedish name is "Folktandv? Rden "), including diagnosis and treatment items and price list, you can also consult the nearest public dental clinic (called" allm "in Swedish? ntandv？ rd).
vaccine
Sweden has no vaccination requirements for international travelers entering the country. However, some universities may require that the admission application materials include health certificates.
health insurance
Residence permit for one year or more.
If your degree program is one year or more, you can register with the Swedish tax bureau and get a personal slogan (Swedish name is "personnummer"). The slogan of owner also means that you can enjoy the same medical benefits as Swedish citizens.
After the application for citizen registration is submitted, it will take some time to get the slogan, but since you submitted your application in Sweden, you have the same right to medical services as Swedish citizens. However, the journey before you arrived in Sweden and the time when you didn't register with the civil administration after you arrived in Sweden are not covered by this medical insurance. Therefore, if you want to have adequate protection, you need to buy some form of travel insurance as a supplement before you leave.
The residence permit period is less than one year.
If you get a residence permit for less than one year, you can't register for Swedish slogan, which means you can't automatically get Swedish public health insurance. However, some Swedish universities will provide medical insurance for their students through the Swedish national collective insurance agency ("Kammarkollegiet" in Swedish). Please consult your school to confirm whether this insurance plan is available.
If you can't get any of the above insurance, you need to buy medical insurance yourself to avoid bearing high medical expenses during your study in Sweden. We strongly recommend that you apply for relevant insurance in China before you leave, so that your trip to Sweden can be guaranteed by insurance. After arriving in Sweden, you can check whether your Swedish university or local student union has signed a special agreement with an insurance company to provide student insurance at a lower price.