The Italian Healthcare System

The Italian Healthcare System - An Overview

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Italy's healthcare system is often praised for its quality and accessibility, but it can be a maze for newcomers. Public hospitals generally offer free services, but the wait times can be long. Private hospitals provide quicker service but at a cost. The "ticket" system in public hospitals is an interesting feature, offering a nominal fee for some services, with exemptions available for certain groups.
Pharmacies in Italy are more than just medication dispensaries. Some offer basic health tests and even have vending machines for over-the-counter items. Booking a specialist appointment involves a unique process, often requiring a referral from a general practitioner. The system prioritizes residents based on their region and district, affecting wait times for appointments.
For those venturing outside Italy but within the European Union, the Italian blue healthcare card and Italian ID can help you access emergency healthcare services. Navigating the Italian healthcare system is an experience in itself, blending regional nuances with national policies.
In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, delve into the intricacies of navigating Italy's healthcare system, from hospitals to pharmacies and even accessing care while in the EU outside of Italy.
For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:
ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com
To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:
italiancitizenshipassistance....
To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual citizen expat check out his KZfaq channel and website:
/ rafaeldifuria
Http://RafaelDiFuria.com
#podcast #italiancitizenship #movetoitaly
Topics & Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Opening Thoughts
0:24 - How do you sign up to the Italian Healthcare System?
4:26 - How do you access the services once you are insured on the Italian public healthcare system?
8:33 - How does it work when you need emergency services or ned a special visit at the hospital?
16:39 - Accessing pharmacies in Italy
21:21 - How do you make an appointment with a specialist?
24:34 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

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@michaelgeorge819 8 ай бұрын

I have Italian citizenship - dual US/Italian I have been in Italy for over a year, but unable to open a bank account, or even a postal account. As you probably know, there aren't that many rentals available, owners prefer to sell. I found an apartment I liked, and showed the realtor my bank balances. The owner did not want to rent to me because I didn't have an Italian account. Without an Italian bank account, I can get no apartment. Without an apartment, I cannot get residency. Without residency, I cannot get health coverage. This is my Italian experience. Anyway, good video!

@DrSAM69 8 ай бұрын

Many immigrants have a postal bank account in Italy like postepay evolution, if you have citizenship there should be zero restrictions to you. Maybe you talked to some bureaucratic idiots.

@ThePieMaster219 7 ай бұрын

I'm not an Italian nor from the European Union to begin with. How did you fail to open a bank account, this was the one thing I did immediately as soon as I arrived here I'm a non citizen and if I could do it, surely you can too? For me I required nothing but my permesso di soggiorno- not even that, as I technically didn't have it, they were OK with just taking the "receipt" they give you for your appointment. PosteItaliane did shoo me away but I've managed to get a Unicredit account with no issues. This was BEFORE I had my residenza. Afterwards I just changed over to a Fintech bank that covered Italy (Revolut, Satispay, etc.) BUT I upgraded my Unicredit account for the times that I needed an Italian IBAN (IBAN discrimination IS illegal, but, you know how EU regulations and enforcements in Italy go, lol) And I also had health coverage (at least in the province I'm in, all you literally have to do is go to the local Casa della Salute or whatever and choose your GP/Pay for the services there, before it used to be more bullshit; you had to go to PosteItaliane to fill yet one more of those bolletino postale to the health ministry). I'm genuinely curious as to how someone with citizenship had more difficulty than me- someone who's not even from the EU nor an Anglosphere country (US/Canada/etc). EDIT: I do suggest Unicredit as a starter if you're ever willing to give this a go again. They legit let a friend of mine from Iraq open a bank account, despite initially being blocked because Iraq was sanctioned (For... I guess, having direct ties with Iran). The bank manager of the branch actually calling corporate to unfuck things helped, but still, if both of us could- Nothing a citizen can't do.

@ProWalks 8 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks!

@michelerutherford719 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Marco and Rafael! 🙌 I’m so excited to be one of your clients towards Italian citizenship! 😃🇮🇹

@Chris-wk7xq 6 ай бұрын

Are you going through the process currently?

@lisapagliari9232 8 ай бұрын

In fact, you should probably make a video about getting your residenza status because so far that has been the hardest thing for me to do (took 4-5 months of going back and forth to the office). After that, getting the tessera sanitaria was largely easy. The only difficulty I had was that the lady who helped me asked me twice for my permisso di soggiorno and each time I had to remind her that I just gave her my passport and am an Italian citizen and thus don't need one but in the end, it wasn't a huge issue.

@googolmom 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, very helpful and complete information.

@lisapagliari9232 8 ай бұрын

I could have used this before I moved here. I had a crash course in learning about ASL and IMPS after living and working here, lol.

@terrypagano201 8 ай бұрын

Is there a waiting period before a US citizen residing in Italy can apply for the Italian medical care?

@lisamarieversaci 8 ай бұрын

I have heard that prescription sleeping medicine like Ambien is not available in Italy. They very rarely will write you a script for it. Is this true?

@lucchese20 8 ай бұрын

Great content! Would love to hear if it’s possible to access healthcare outside of the EU if residing in Italy.

@josephguastella8037 8 ай бұрын

Just experience hospital ER in Taormina a horrific experience and ambulance service is Non existence they are only a glorified taxis services I was lucky enough to have a vacationing doctor from Australia administrated first aide turaqueit to control bleeding and maintains vitals as ambulance were non existences...can you Talk about Private services medical ins. For visitors and is it worth getting or will you still get inferior medical services, Thank you

@PaulFromCHGO 8 ай бұрын

I am making plans to move to Italy as a dual US/Italian citizen but I am planning to bring my mother with me who is retired with a US pension and a dual US/Austrian citizen. Since she is not working nor an Italian citizen (although an EU citizen), is she able to get on the Italian public healthcare system?

@ThePieMaster219 7 ай бұрын

My guy, if she has an EU citizenship technically she's entitled to some level of care within the EU. I'm a non-EU citizen living in Italy and it's easier than ever to get the SSN (Italian healthcare)- They cut out the whole bullshit where you had to go to PosteItaliane to pay the ministry of health or other related nonsense. Go to your nearest Casa della Salute, there should be a sportello area for registrations, but of course do this in January. One thing I hate about the SSN is that it does NOT do a "1 year from time of subscription" but follow a "same year" policy; I.e., there's NO difference if you pay in January 1st or December 31st, you're going to get the coverage only for that year. 364 days of coverage vs 1 day of coverage for the same price.

@PaulFromCHGO 7 ай бұрын

@@ThePieMaster219 Good to know! Thanks!

@ThePieMaster219 7 ай бұрын

@@PaulFromCHGO Oh, one more thing to note: For me as I am a non EU citizen, I have had to show my "permesso di soggiorno" or proof of application; I'm not 100% certain if, she as an EU citizen, just has to show her European Union ID at the desk. They surely won't speak English at the sportello, but, I suggest you do more research on this one front. But guaranteed, they will have no reason to just outright deny her healthcare. Cheers!

@eileengreen6051 8 ай бұрын

Hello, I have watched all your videos on purchasing a property in Italy. I have had my offer to purchase a house in Guglionesi, Molisse accepted. I have signed some paperwork, but have now been told by the notary engaged by Immobiliare Caserio that Australians cannot purchase property in Italy. Is this correct?? Can you assist with this matter? Or can you recommend a notary to me for this matter? Thank you. Eileen

@ItalianCitizenshipAssistance 8 ай бұрын

Hello! Feel free to send an email to info@italianrealestatelawyers.com we will let you know if and how we can assist. Thank you!

@adampartridge8187 8 ай бұрын

If a citizen of Italy is not a resident of Italy but stays in Italy 2 months per year, how would they access the public Healthcare system?

@karlakh 8 ай бұрын

You don't, it's for residents. Traveling insurance is the answer

@ThePieMaster219 7 ай бұрын

The other guy is slightly misleading IMO; You get "healthcare" in that- say, you get hit by a truck or something. Or you suddenly have an aortic aneurism. Anything that requires an emergency room visit. THESE ARE ALWAYS FREE. As for an Italian citizen- If you already pay into your province's healthcare system (somehow I guess), you're already covered but it's a waste frankly if you're only there for like 2 months. Because Italian healthcare by and large is paid by a yearly sum (I'm a student so I pay half the regular amount, the regular amount I think was something like 350 dollars). This yearly sum doesn't even last a year after you subscribe to it, it's literally for THAT year that you subscribe. I.e., Jan 1st 2023 subscription vs Dec 31st 2023 subscription costs the same, but it's for the year 2023 alone. And honestly, if you're here for just 2 months, get some different traveler's insurance. Take it from me, I live in the northern part of Italy where the wait times are supposedly BETTER than the south, and I've had to use the GP service twice; the wait-times to see the GP were between 9 days to 15 days, while some procedures I wanted (RX torace/Thoracic/chest xray) took well over 6 days to reserve via the online CUP system, some hospitals even having 20 day wait times.

@ThePieMaster219 7 ай бұрын

Not to mention some services such as CTs and colonoscopies take well over 3 months+.

@Chris-wk7xq 6 ай бұрын

If you’re a citizen of italy aren’t you part of the problem then?

@ThePieMaster219 6 ай бұрын

@@Chris-wk7xq In what sense? If you're talking to me, I'm not a citizen.

@eileengreen108 8 ай бұрын

Can Australians purchase property in Italy?

@karlakh 8 ай бұрын

Yes, but residency doesn't come automatically with it. You still need to apply for the visa.

@user-yi2ll4ek9w 8 ай бұрын

Sept 25, 2023 My Italian father and mother were not married. I fall under the 1948 rule. I spoke to your office but that didn’t come up. My parents not being married would that prevent me getting my Italian citizenship?

@Chris-wk7xq 6 ай бұрын

How is the process working out for you?