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Moldovan citizens with health insurance to benefit from European Health Insurance Cards

Moldovan citizens who own health insurance will soon benefit from European Health Insurance Cards, which they can use in all EU countries. The National Health Insurance Company has announced that the concept for this initiative will be developed in 2025. These European Health Insurance Cards will become valid once the Republic of Moldova joins the European Union.

Cardholders will have access to free or reduced-cost necessary medical services in the event of health issues that arise during travel, study, or research visits in another country.

Starting next year, the National Health Insurance Company plans to amend its legislation to align with European standards regarding the implementation of the European Health Insurance Card. This process will involve support from international experts who recently visited Moldova to discuss the topic, as stated by Ion Dodon, the director of the National Health Insurance Company.

"The year 2024 marks the beginning of our efforts to adjust legislation and implement the community acquis in the Republic of Moldova. The primary responsibility of the National Health Insurance Company in this regard is the introduction of the European Health Insurance Card in our country. We have already gained insights from various European experts to assist in this implementation. In 2025, we aim to present the first legislative amendments and develop the concept of this card with their help," Dodon explained.

He also noted that the health card will allow insured individuals travelling for tourism or business to access medical services in the host country and receive necessary medical assistance.

Patients will receive free medical care in case of an accident if a chronic condition becomes acute, or if they need to continue treatment that started in their home country.

"If a citizen of the Republic of Moldova travels to another EU country or countries that have treaties with the EU, such as Great Britain, Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway, and experiences an accident there, the insurance company in the Republic of Moldova will cover their treatment costs. The same applies to foreign citizens travelling to Moldova", said Dodon.

The European Health Insurance Card is issued free of charge to insured individuals and grants citizens of EU member states, as well as those from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, access to free or reduced-cost medical services during temporary visits abroad, if such services are necessary.

The card covers treatments and procedures that are typically covered by health insurance in the visited country.

We remind you that the European Health Insurance Card is not a substitute for travel insurance. It does not cover private healthcare, return flight costs to one's country of origin, or the value of lost or stolen property. Moreover, it does not cover expenses if the primary purpose of the trip is to receive medical treatment and does not guarantee full free services. Since healthcare systems vary from country to country, some services may still require payment.

Author: Cristina Prisăcari

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