Proof of health insurance coverage

In order to use free medical services, each time patients are required to produce a relevant document. An electronic health insurance card, like those available in many other EU countries, will be used as a proof of health insurance coverage in the future. By the time it is introduced in Poland, the document confirming the payment of health insurance contributions is a valid insurance registration card (legitymacja ubezpieczeniowa) for employees or a valid student identity card for students.

Arrangements for non-nationals

EEA nationals covered by health insurance who stay in Poland temporarily are entitled to free medical services on the basis of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or an equivalent certificate. If you do not hold such a document, you will be required to pay for the services provided. Arrangements for nationals of third countries are laid down in relevant bilateral inter-government agreements.