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studying in belgium healthcare

kitna · 2012-07-02 10:14:56

hey, im going to belgium in september to study for a year. does any one have any idea how basic things like going to a GP works over there for irish students? would i have to pay and if so is it expensive? i have a european health insurance card but no private insurance like bupa or whatever. thanks

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02-07-2012 11:14am

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kitna

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hey,

im going to belgium in september to study for a year. does any one have any idea how basic things like going to a GP works over there for irish students? would i have to pay and if so is it expensive? i have a european health insurance card but no private insurance like bupa or whatever.

thanks

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#2 02-07-2012 2:52pm
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You don't need private insurance here. Your EHIC means you will be covered for the year as any Belgian with insurance would.

GP costs 23 euro I believe and some may be claimable back.

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