Healthcare & medicine
Can I use employee health insurance as a foreign worker?
Yes. Covered foreign employees are generally enrolled on the same basis as other workers.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Coverage depends on the employer and employment conditions.
Documents
- Passport/ID
- Insurance information if applicable
Likely cost
Depends on public-insurance coverage and provider. Insured treatment normally uses the statutory patient copayment; uninsured, elective and private services are charged at provider rates.
Where to act
Municipal office for National Health Insurance, or employer/health-insurance society for employee insurance.