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How to maintain health insurance after finishing school?
After finishing high school or vocational school, young people who have turned 19 have their health insurance valid for three more months. In order to continue health insurance coverage, the young person must either continue their studies, start working, or enlist in military service within three months after finishing school. Health insurance can also be continued by registering as unemployed or by signing a voluntary insurance contract with the Health Insurance Fund.
Continuing studies at a vocational school or university
If you continue your studies at a vocational school or university, you are insured under health insurance for the entire nominal duration of your curriculum and also for three months after finishing school. When entering a vocational school or university, you don't need to submit separate documents to the Health Insurance Fund to continue your health insurance - the Ministry of Education and Research provides the information of students studying in Estonia to the Health Insurance Fund.
If you fail to complete your studies within the nominal duration or if you are expelled for some other reason, your health insurance will end one month after the nominal duration of the curriculum or expulsion.
Why do I need to register in advance to see a family physician?
People used to go to their family physician by simply waiting in the corridor for their turn. Unfortunately, there are not enough health care professionals today to deal with everybody at once.
How much does ‘free’ treatment cost?
Many people in Estonia are accustomed to seemingly free medical care. However, health care is not free and never will be, because it is funded by the taxes we all pay.
Ten tips for smooth communication with your family physician
Sometimes, home remedies are not enough and we need professional medical help. In which cases should you contact our family physician and how can you ensure that your communication with the family medicine centre is smooth so that you receive the best advice and treatment?