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Healthcare abroad paid by HSE if you live in Ireland

Healthcare abroad paid by HSE if you live in Ireland

As a resident of Ireland, you have the choice to access healthcare in countries within the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), or Switzerland. The HSE may provide coverage or reimbursement for your expenses.

While it’s advisable to seek prior approval before receiving treatment abroad, we understand that unforeseen situations, such as accidents during a trip, may make this challenging.

To assist you in understanding your options, we’ve provided information on all state-funded healthcare choices and potential reimbursement if you’ve already incurred expenses for treatment abroad.

Received Emergency or Necessary Healthcare in a Public Hospital Abroad

Received Healthcare in a Private Hospital Abroad – Directive Route

Planning medical treatment in a Private Clinic Abroad? Use the Directive Route.

You are planning to go abroad to a Public Hospital

Private treatment abroad