Health Insurance

In Italy, the National Health Service (SSN) is provided by a public healthcare service . Only foreign citizens with a valid stay card or residence permit may apply for the service.

 

EU students are required to have the European Health Insurance Card if already effective or similar private insurance policies with international validity to benefit from a health service cover. To find out more, before leaving to Italy, contact your national social security office or its local branches. Be aware that it does not replace normal travel insurance. It only relates to necessary care following an accident, for example, or on-going care for a serious medical condition.

In order to get the VISA/Residence permit non-EU students must show evidence of a certified health insurance cover (it is recommended to have a copy certified by the Italian Consulate or Embassy).

 

 ASL (Local Sanitary Board) - City of Milan Informative Pamphlet