{"id":27952,"date":"2017-11-20T11:19:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T10:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ioveneto.it\/the-iov\/assistenza-sanitaria-ai-cittadini-stranieri-ai-cittadini-non-iscritti-al-servizio-sanitario-nazionale\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T11:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T10:18:50","slug":"health-care-for-foreign-citizens-and-for-citizens-not-registered-with-the-national-health-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ioveneto.it\/en\/health-care-for-foreign-citizens-and-for-citizens-not-registered-with-the-national-health-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Health care for foreign citizens and for citizens not registered with the National Health Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Citizens of EU and non-EU countries or Italian nationals residing abroad who are\u00a0not registered with the Italian health service<\/strong> may undergo planned cancer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the Veneto Institute of Oncology. A first visit, which can be reserved as described below (see “how to get started”), will allow us to understand whether it is possible to start the treatment at our Institute and to define any costs borne by the patient through a cost estimate.<\/p> In general,\u00a0all costs for diagnostic services and planned care are the responsibility of the citizen<\/strong>\u00a0not registered with the Italian national health service (SSN). EU citizens can receive diagnostic services and planned treatments at the expense of their own country by presenting the appropriate authorization form (called S2 form; ex E112) issued by the competent health institution. Further information is available in the website of the European Union<\/a>.<\/p> It should be noted that the sole possession of the EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card) does not allow to obtain health services if the objective of the stay is to benefit from health services (planned treatments).<\/p> Patients who have private health insurance will have to anticipate the full costs of services, then request reimbursement from their insurance companies.<\/p> A first visit as a “self-payer” is necessary to start a diagnosis and treatment process; it can be reserved by e-mail at prenotazioni@iov.veneto.it<\/a>, attaching an identification document of the patient and specifying:<\/p> The first visit can also be done privately (by choosing a specialist doctor); it can be reserved by e-mail at Please note that to decide on the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment path it is necessary to make a first visit with the specialist<\/strong>. No diagnosis or prognosis will be released or discussed via email<\/strong>.\u00a0Next, based on the indications provided by the specialist, an estimate for the total cost of care will be issued.<\/p> The patient who accepts the estimate of costs will be asked to sign a commitment to pay, provide at least one identity document or other required documentation, and pay the amount indicated before the start of medical care.<\/p> At the end of this procedure, the certification necessary to apply for a medical treatment visa<\/strong> can be issued. This visa allows the legal stay in Italy for the entire duration of the programmed care.<\/p> The patient’s sensitive data will be processed in full compliance with current legislation on the protection of personal data, in order to guarantee the right to confidentiality and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t At our Institute, hospital services can also be provided in an emergency\/urgent cancer care situation (services that cannot be deferred or programmed without risk for the patient\u2019s life or health). In these cases, payment is postponed until the end of the service, if the burden is borne by the patient. Citizens of EU and non-EU countries with a\u00a0valid residence permit<\/strong>\u00a0are entitled to healthcare.\u00a0To register with the National Health Service (SSN) and be issued a health card, you must contact the\u00a0healthcare district<\/a>\u00a0and present your residence permit. Entry to the SSN is valid until the expiry date of the residence permit.<\/p> Foreign nationals\u00a0awaiting regularization<\/strong> have the right to be admitted to the SSN for a renewable period of six months, until the residence permit is issued.\u00a0The STP Code is issued by the territorial districts of the Local Health Authority (ASL) of competence, based on the Municipality in which the foreign citizen usually lives.\u00a0In Padua and its provice this card is issued by:<\/p> For more information, please contact the appropriate office at: direzione.amministrativa.ospedale@iov.veneto.it<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tPatient-borne costs<\/h3>
The rate applied is that of \u201cself-pay\u201d, as indicated by regional legislation.
Advance payment<\/strong>\u00a0is required for planned care.<\/p>How to get started<\/h3>
prenotazioni.libera@iov.veneto.it<\/a>, attaching a patient identification document and specifying:<\/p>Urgent care<\/h2>
Italian citizens registered in AIRE are entitled to free urgent hospital treatment in accordance with the Italian legislation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tRegistration with the National Health Service<\/h2>