Health Insurance

All international students are required to have appropriate health insurance.
They have the right to access the Italian National Health Service (SSN), although there are different health insurance options available.

In Italy, healthcare is provided by the public National Health Service (SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale)

In case of emergency, you can dial 112 to call an ambulance or go directly to the Pronto Soccorso (Emergency Room) of the nearest hospital.

Registering with the SSN is strongly recommended, as it entitles you to the same treatment as Italian citizens. This includes:

• choosing a general practitioner (GP), who can visit you free of charge and refer you to specialists (dentists, orthopedists, etc.);
• free admission to public or accredited private hospitals;
• access to the out-of-hours medical service (guardia medica) free of charge;
• reduced fees for medical tests (e.g., blood work, X-rays);
• exemption from medical fees for chronic illnesses.
   

EU STUDENTS
if you are a EU students in Italy for less than 6 months, you can access medically necessary treatment with a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and ID. For stays over 6 months, you may use an S1 form from your home country or voluntarily enroll in the National Healthcare System (NHS) for €700 per year to receive full healthcare benefits like Italian citizens

To learn more about EU students and the Italian National Health Service, including required documents and procedures, visit the YesMilano webpage

NON-EU STUDENTS
Non-EU students can access the Italian National Healthcare System only by voluntarily enrolling and paying a €700 annual fee, which grants them a general practitioner and the same benefits as Italian citizens; registration must be renewed each year along with the residence permit.

Visit YesMilano for further information on Access the National Healthcare Service (NHS)
 

If you decide not to enrol to the national healthcare system, you might consider to purchase a private health insurance. 

ON-CAMPUS MEDICAL CENTER
Bocconi University has set up an on-campus medical center, a clinic on the mezzanine floor of the Piazza Sraffa 11 building. For information, please consult the website.

HEALTH SERVICE
You can find information about Emergency Rooms, Emergency Medical Service and Night Pharmacies on the website.