Does Italy provide healthcare to tourists?

Since 1978, healthcare in Italy has been provided through a mixed public-private structure. On the public side, the SSN, Servicio Sanitario Nazionale, provides free or very low-cost healthcare to all Italian citizens and non-citizens with residency status.



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In Italy, foreign visitors, both from EU and non-EU countries, have the same rights as Italian citizens, which means that in the event of a medical emergency they are assisted and medicated for free in the emergency ward of public hospitals.

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If a visitor to the U.S. is in need of immediate medical attention, they have a choice between visiting an emergency room or an urgent care clinic. There are very specific reasons for visiting one or the other. Choosing the correct option for your care will ensure that your travel insurance medical claims are approved.

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