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Maternity Care In Estonia: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
If you are an expat in Estonia and expecting a baby, you can expect substantial support from the public healthcare system, the Haigekassa (also known as the Estonian Health Insurance Fund/EHIF), whether or not you are registered with it.Uninsured mums are also…
Prescriptions In Estonia: What Is Available And How To Ensure You Get The Right Level Of Care
Prescriptions in Estonia are partly covered by the national health system, the Haigekassa (also known as the Estonian Health Insurance Fund/EHIF), so if you are registered with EHIF, you will be eligible for discounts on prescriptions for your medication.Prescription charges are based…
What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Estonia?
Overall, the quality of healthcare in this Baltic state is described by expats and the WHO alike as being of a high standard. This is particularly true of urban centres such as Tallinn, Tartu and Pärnu, although you may experience less modern…
Driving And Public Transport In Estonia: A Guide For Expats
If you are planning to drive in Estonia, please be aware that you will need to be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driving licence of equivalent category – all international driving licences are recognised.If you don’t have…
The Cost Of Living In Estonia
On January 1, 2011 Estonia joined the European Union and adopted the euro as its national currency. Previous to that, from 1928 to 1940 and then again from 1992 to 2011, the Estonian currency was the kroon. At the time, the exchange…
