Any sane person before you tie your life to a nation, or just to visit her, thinks about quality health care.
The General level of medicine
In Bulgaria enough medical institutions. Therefore, it is logical that professionals in the medical field here should be enough. However, judging by the reviews of some tourists, many experts emigriruet in Western countries. Perhaps this explains the presence of negative feedback about the level and quality of medicine in Bulgaria.
Unlike Russia medicine in Bulgaria paid (with the exception of accidents and first aid). All medical clinics are private. But do not think that this is a significant drawback. Why?
First, paid on the standard of care has already passed all EU countries. Second, even if Russia can boast of free medicine, You yourselves know that we are really free and what is not. Hand on heart, let's call Russian standard of care shareware. And thirdly, part of the cost of medical care in Bulgaria can be paid for by the cost of medical insurance.
Health insurance
Medical insurance is compulsory not only for Bulgarians but also for non-residents, including those who do not have work. Without health insurance You will not be able to get a visa to Bulgaria and residence permit.
The procedure of obtaining medical insurance:
- Drafting applications for insurance. You must choose the insurance program.
- The signing of the contract with the insurance company on the selected program.
- Getting medical health insurance.
Then this policy must be submitted to the Consulate.
The cost of health insurance
If You received permanent resident statusbut have not yet found a job, the cost of health insurance will be BGN 206 for a year and 120 leva for six months. This is the minimum cost of insurance in Bulgaria. This amount is calculated at the rate of 8% of the minimum insurance income — BGN 420.
The minimum cost of insurance coverage of 30,000 euros. At the cheapest insurance program the company pays for:
- the provision of emergency medical care;
- treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic disease;
- strong toothache;
- medical transportation.
After getting a job, the cost of insurance will be calculated based on Your income. Insurance payments will be deducted from Your paycheck and remitted to the insurance company monthly.
If You wish to insure on a more serious amount to 50,000 or 75,000 euros. They are, of course, more expensive. However, in this case You will receive a broader range of medical services that would be covered by the insurance company.
Insurance for tourists
If You wish to visit as tourists, You can get insurance for a few days stay. However, if You visit this country or You have a Bulgarian property, it's sometimes cheaper to get insurance for a few months or even a year.
For the design of health insurance it is wiser to turn to professionals, as they know all the intricacies of this procedure. We will give all the necessary advice and can put You in touch with the insurance company that you can trust.
