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How To Register With The Austrian Health System
Healthcare in Austria is known as Krankenkasse and is run by the state. It covers all necessary basic care.However, many people make the decision to top up their basic health cover with private health insurance, which entitles you to a wider range…
What Cover Is Available For Sports Injuries In Austria?
Winter sports are very popular in Austria, and plenty of people move to the country after falling in love with it during their winter vacations. Non-winter sports such as football and rugby are also popular hobbies among residents.If you are planning to…
Dental And Ophthalmic Care In Austria: How To Find The Right Options For You
Standards of healthcare in Austria are generally very high, and dental care is no exception. However, there are some differences between the levels of care the state will cover for general medical complaints, and for dentistry.Those without private health insurance in Austria…
Maternity Care In Austria: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
Maternity care in Austria is of an excellent standard, and the country is even a medical tourism destination for people who want to give birth somewhere they can be guaranteed a high quality of care.There are some differences between those who opt…
Why Austria’s Healthcare System Is One Of The Best In The World
The national healthcare system in Austria was first developed and implemented in 1956, around 10 years after the introduction of the NHS in the UK, and at a similar time to many other European countries. These systems were the product of new…
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Michelle, Vienna
Who are you? Hey everyone! I’m Michelle from the United States, living in Vienna, Austria — so I’m an American…
