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Planned hospital treatment in the EU/EEA may qualify for reimbursement from Helfo. Learn about the requirements, advance decision, payment, residence, documents and six-month deadline.
Check whether your binding healthcare deadline has been missed. Understand the hospital’s duty, the correct Helfo contact and a new treatment offer.
From 1 August 2026, everyone under 18 is exempt from approved patient fees. Find out what the exemption covers and which costs may still apply.
See who can get a European Health Insurance Card, where it is valid, what it covers, and what to do if the card is missing or you have to pay yourself.
Is teeth straightening free for children? No – HELFO covers 100, 75, or 40 percent depending on need, and you pay the remainder. Here's how to get support.
A free healthcare ticket gives you free health services for the rest of the year once you've paid the out-of-pocket ceiling. See the amount for 2026, who is exempt, and what counts.
Dentist is free for children up to 18 and costs young people 19-28 just 25 percent at a public clinic. Adults pay themselves. See what Helfo covers and how to keep costs down.
