Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere on the site (had a look but couldn't find anything)...
I am applying for residenza for Milan (I'm British) as I want to stay out here long term and work, and I've been told I need a private health insurance policy as part of the application. Can anyone confirm is this true and maybe recommend anywhere I can get one cheaply? I got a quote of £70 per month from BUPA which is rather more than I was hoping to pay!
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Jobi1
05 November 2010 09:10:14
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shanies
07 November 2010 23:59:53
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in italy there's a decent public health structure
klooody
13 November 2010 23:25:24
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Hey, I am also british and have just moved to milan. I don't think you need to purchase Bupa. I made a european health card when i was in the uk and that was sufficient for me to enroll and begin studying at my university in milan.
srgause
16 November 2010 16:42:29
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Hi!
I'm American and just went through a similar process (insurance is also required for our visas).
I did not purchase health insurance beforehand, I submitted an an affidavit to the consulate stating I would buy the Italian national health insurance once I apply for my Permesso di Soggiorno (after arriving in Italy).
If it helps, here is what I gave my visa officer:
consnewyork.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/F019DB32-4421-4244-BB48-3DDE96DB942E/0/Affidavinsurance
Good luck!
elbruno
22 November 2010 21:30:59
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70 pounds a month sounds very cheap compared to rates back home in America. I'm covered through work during the visa process, though, luckily.
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