The Cyprus government healthcare system provides subsidized healthcare insurance services based on individual circumstances (work or past work experience, family status, income level). Eligible applicants will be issued with a medical card.
Any applicant who does not qualify for a card can access public healthcare facilities through the payment of government taxes, and if they require hospitalization at a high cost, the cost is reduced according to their income level.
From August 2013, a small fee will be charged for medical services for the majority of Cypriot citizens and permanent residents. The fee is intended to reduce the over-utilization of medical services. Most notably, the fees include €3 for a general practitioner's visit, €6 for a specialist's visit and €0.50 per prescription. For those who do not have a medical card, some fees are higher: 15 euros for a general practitioner's visit and 30 euros for a specialist's visit. There is also a €10 fee for emergency services for traffic accidents, but this does not apply to pensioners. Under EU law, this exception also applies to pensioners from other EU or EEA countries.
Insurance required to immigrate to Cyprus:
Whereas applicants immigrating to Cyprus are required to take out a medical insurance policy, which is different from the Cypriot National Health Insurance, but is a benefit. The reimbursement is up to 90%, which basically covers all medical expenses.
How to get a Cyprus Medical Card:
A person who is entitled to healthcare in Cyprus, once he/she submits an application for residence and obtains a ? A medical card can be obtained from the Cypriot authorities. temporary residence permit should apply for a medical card. The application form is easily accessible and should be submitted to the National Public Hospital or to the office of the Ministry of Health.
The application for a medical card requires the identity cards of several family members (more than 3 family members) and photocopies.
Once the application is complete, a pink medical card will be mailed to the applicant, which the holder must present at medical visits.
What about the public hospitals in Cyprus:
The Paphos General Hospital is equipped with all the latest medical technology and surgical equipment, with various wards for emergency, maternity, orthopaedics, radiology, medicine and surgery. The hospitals in Lemesos and the capital Nicosia have more specialized medical equipment.
Cyprus Emergency Number: 112
Paphos General Hospital: 357 26 940 111
Lemesos General Hospital: 357 25 801 100