Denmark Medical Insurance News
The standard for healthcare in Denmark is very high. The entire system is tax funded and readily available to the public. Perhaps the most unique feature of the Danish system is that it is decentralized to the community level. As a result, central initiatives often face strong resistance, but at the same time, foster a consensus approach to such issues. Additionally, since taxes set aside for healthcare are first received by the national government and then handed down to local municipalities administration, the system is relatively unbiased compared to a country having centralized healthcare administration.
The entire healthcare system, on an operational level, can be divided into two sectors: primary health care and hospitals. The primary healthcare sector deals with most healthcare issues and is available to all citizens. This sector is further divided into two parts: one part consisting of general health treatments and the other part dealing with preventative care. All patients begin treatment at the primary healthcare level and should they need further, more specialized care, general practitioners refer them to treatment in the hospital sector. It is estimated that 90% of Danish citizens are satisfied with the quality of care they receive.
For a foreign national to participate in Denmark’s public healthcare system, he or she must obtain a CPR card, or a Danish social security number. If this is not possible, due to length of stay or other factors, foreign nationals are recommended to obtain health insurance through their employers (this is very typical) or privately. For dental and vision treatments, obtaining health insurance from an employer or privately is recommended as these fields are not covered by the national healthcare system.
We can provide comprehensive expatriate health insurance plans, as well as vision and dental plans, to foreign nationals in Denmark that will afford you with the highest levels of coverage available should you not be able to obtain public healthcare. Plans that we provide are globally portable and guaranteed renewable for life, giving you the assurance that no matter what happens you will always have the coverage that you need. Our plans can be tailored to meet your exact requirements and in many cases we are able to offer Denmark international health insurance policies with no deductibles or excesses. Many of our plans also include additional treatments such as preventative care and alternative healing. All of this gives you the assurance that no matter what happens anywhere in the world, you will always have the protection that you need.
For more information about Denmark, the international health insurance plans that we can offer there, or to receive a free quote, please contact one of our expert advisers today.