Considering moving to Italy. Is there are recent, reliable source for information about getting identity cards and qualifying for health insurance? Grazie.
Health cards
tadtuleja
06 February 2011 16:52:48
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Yud
07 February 2011 07:08:43
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Welcome on the forum tadtuleja 
I hope that other members will bring their input to your queries soon.
Regards
elbruno
24 February 2011 23:10:40
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I believe you have to gain employment in order to qualify for the public health system in Italy. As soon as you're employed, you are covered. I searched online once and saw some info, but I've forgotten where.
Apparently, it is also common for people to purchase supplemental private insurance.
worldcitizeninrome
08 March 2011 16:08:32
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you can find information on permits here: portaleimmigrazione.it/
Having a job helps, otherwise its almost impossible. As for health cards I'm not sure myself yet. I came as a student and bought health insurance, although if you are seriously ill and go to the emergency they treat you for free. But if you want to see a doctor about something particular or just a check up, you pay.
Neeya
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