Medical services
Here you can find the information you need to benefit from the medical services settled by the social health insurance system. Law 95/2006 regulates the field of public health. The information is provided by the Ministry of Labor and the National Health Insurance House. You can find more information on https://www.ms.ro and https://cnas.ro/
Because we want you to be informed and to be able to benefit from the medical services you are entitled to, you can ask us any question at workandlive.ro@gmail.com.
Are there diseases that allow direct referral to a specialist doctor?
Da. Yes, these are listed in Annex 13 of the framework contract implementing rules for health insurance. Among them are myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris, congenital malformations and genetic diseases, chronic kidney disease -…
Do I need a referral ticket for the specialist doctor?
Nu. You can be attended by a specialist doctor/specialists treating the aforementioned conditions directly, without the need for a referral ticket. More on http://www.cnas.ro We are waiting for all your questions at…
Does the family doctor need to be informed about these consultations?
Medicul de specialitate trebuie să informeze, cel puţin o dată pe an, medicul de familie prin scrisoare medicală dacă au intervenit sau nu schimbări în evoluţia bolii şi în atitudinea terapeutică. More on http://www.cnas.ro We are…
What does “continuous hospitalization” mean?
Continuous hospitalization refers to a hospital stay lasting more than 12 hours. This includes both acute care and chronic care, such as childbirth, medical-surgical emergencies, situations where the patient’s life is endangered, diseases requiring…
When is it mandatory for me to be hospitalized?
There are factors to consider in deciding on continuous hospitalization: the severity of the signs and symptoms presented by the patient; the need for diagnostic tests/investigations; the exhaustion of diagnostic and therapeutic resources in…
Can I avoid hospitalization?
Hospitalization can be avoided through early diagnosis, appropriate management, treatment, and monitoring, as well as proper supervision, either on an outpatient basis or through day hospitalization, as appropriate. More on…
Where do I buy the medicines I need?
Medicines, compensated or not, are given on prescription by doctors who have a contract with the health insurance companies. For prescriptions provided in outpatient treatment, only online electronic prescriptions are used, and in justified cases,…
How can I benefit from hospitalization if I need it?
Individuals who are insured can be admitted based on the hospitalization ticket. This can be issued by the family doctor, a specialist doctor, a physician from medical-social assistance units, or an occupational health physician. More…
What is the “referral ticket” from the general practitioner?
“The referral ticket” from the family doctor is a special form, unique nationwide, drawn up in two copies. One copy remains with the doctor who issued the referral, and one copy is given to the insured person, who submits it to the provider of…
What medical services can I access with the European Health Insurance Card?
With the European Health Insurance Card, you have the right to access services provided by family doctors, specialist doctors, or dentists working in clinics contracted with the health insurance house. Additionally, you are entitled to emergency…
Can I obtain the European Health Insurance Card online?
Depending on the County Health Insurance House where you are registered, the procedure for applying for the European Health Insurance Card may be slightly different. Most health insurance houses accept the submission of documents through one of…
Who can submit the application for issuing the European Health Insurance Card?
The application must be submitted by the direct beneficiary of the European Health Insurance Card. In case the beneficiary cannot be present, the authorized person will need to additionally submit the following documents: A copy of the identity…
What are the information displayed on the European Health Insurance Card?
The European Health Insurance Card must contain the following visible information: Name and surname of the insured person; Personal identification number of the insured; Date of birth and Card expiration date, and others. More information on…
How long does it take to receive the European Health Insurance Card?
The European Health Insurance Card is typically issued within seven working days from the date you submitted your application and it was registered. The card will be sent to the address specified in your application via mail. More information on…
How can I obtain the European Health Insurance Card?
To obtain the European Health Insurance Card, you need to follow the steps below: Complete the application for the issuance of the European Health Insurance Card. Apply, along with the required documents, to the Health Insurance Fund where…
What documents do I need to obtain the European Health Insurance Card?
To acquire a European Health Insurance Card, you must demonstrate your insured status in Romania and submit the following documents to your respective Health Insurance Fund: a copy of your identification document, a copy of a document verifying…
For how long is a European Health Insurance Card valid?
The European Health Insurance Card is valid for 24 months from the date of issuance, and you can request a new one up to one month before its expiration. More information on https://ms.ro We are waiting for all your questions at…
Do I have to pay for the European Health Insurance Card?
The European Health Insurance Card is issued to you free of charge by the Health Insurance Fund to which you are insured. However, if you have lost the card and request a duplicate, you will be required to pay a fee of 8.33 lei, either at the…
What information appears on the European Health Insurance Card?
The European Health Insurance Card must display the following visible information: Name and surname of the insured person; Personal identification number of the insured; Date of birth; Expiry date of the card. More information on…
What does “Temporary stay” mean?
Temporary stay refers to traveling to one of the European Union member states / European Economic Area / Swiss Confederation / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for a period of up to 6 months, for tourist, professional, family,…