The public health system in Romania is a universal system based in terms of funding on contributions paid by insured persons. Some categories such as minor children or pensioners are insured without paying the contributions.
The citizens of the EU / EEA and of the Swiss Confederation benefit from health services under the same conditions as the Romanian citizens.
The quality of insured can be acquired if the following conditions are met:
• The contribution to the health fund is proved, according to the law; Proof of possession of a permanent residence permit or a domicile in Romania is provided
• Proof of citizenship of a state with which Romania has concluded conventions and treaties in the field of health
• The citizen is up to 18 years old or is a student / pupil / apprentice up to 26 years old. From the age of 26, regardless of social status, contributions to the state must be paid in order to continue to have these benefits.
Services provided by an insured:
• Can choose a family doctor, health care provider and health insurance company, according to the legislation in force. The family doctor can be replaced only after the expiration of the 6 months from the date of registration on his list
• Preventive medical assistance and medicines, as well as medical services and sanitary materials, in accordance with the law
• Medical assistance in the hospitals with which the health insurance houses collaborate
• Emergency medical services
• Dental assistance and recovery services
• Home health care services
• Guaranteeing the right to information in case of medical treatments, as well as data confidentiality.
External link: http://www.cnas.ro/casmb/page/declaratii-fnuass.html
