Unemployement & Health Insurance

Buds

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Member since 09 September 2011

Buds

13 October 2011 16:45:56

Buds

13 October 2011 16:45:56

Hello,

here's the case. I've been unemployed for the past 3 months. My basic health insurance will expire in the beginning of November. For now I do have a valid EHIC, but after that I don't know what to do.

Since I'm still recovering after pulmonary embolism and already have meds supply, I need my regular and frequent blood check-ups at the hospital or health center.

Can I apply for health insurance in Malta, even though I'm not employed yet? If that's possible, what paperwork do I need? And how much does it cost? And where to go?

Any info will be appreciated

Thanx,

Ursa

ricky

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Member since 06 September 2009

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse

ricky

13 October 2011 17:49:23

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ricky

13 October 2011 17:49:23

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Frankfurt am Main, Hesse

Hi Ursa,

it always seems to be me answering questions -)))

AS soon as you become a resident of Malta ( ID card in Malta) or after 3 months your EHIC card is not valid here.

As you are unemployed and from the EU you should register with the ETC as being unemployed. Until they offer you a job that you have to take or for a certain period of time you should qualify for free health insurance.

After that you would have to apply for private health insurance which could be expensive with pre-existing conditions or could even be denied.

So your first visit would be the ETC ( job office).

Cheers
Ricky