{"id":26326,"date":"2025-11-15T02:52:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T18:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=26326"},"modified":"2025-12-05T01:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:50:15","slug":"health-insurance-for-britishs-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-britishs-in-italy.html","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance for British Expats in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy\u2019s high-quality universal healthcare system offers medical coverage for both citizens and residents. British expats will need private health insurance to get their visa to Italy, but once they are in Italy, they can continue with their private plan or switch to Italy\u2019s public offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering how to access Italy\u2019s top-notch public healthcare system as a British expat? Are you looking for more information on other insurance options for Italy? This article will answer these questions and more to help you find personalized coverage for your life abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll give you an overview of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/europe\/italy-health-insurance-pacific-prime-internationa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy\u2019s healthcare system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, outline health insurance requirements for British expats, explain Italy\u2019s public healthcare, lay out the costs of healthcare coverage, suggest the top private insurance providers, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve read this guide, head to our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-italy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the 20 best places to live in Italy for expats and digital nomads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.pacificprime.com\/ALP2\/general\/R\/pg1?mtch=p&amp;kwds=pacific%20prime%20broker&amp;cmid=13071692362&amp;dgid=127509589412&amp;kwid=kwd-2464191153557&amp;dvce=c&amp;crtv=549937214290&amp;adps=&amp;netw=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=13071692362&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD88GYqY-mZD_HgRIn1atZzWcJt6Z&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwu9fHBhAWEiwAzGRC_y5BrXkNEtdxQy7eLx4mc5EnZ6NuSwbYhlw4kFbNKQhhV7hAnvX9iRoCBmQQAvD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our free quote tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re ready to begin comparing private insurance plans side by side. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Italy\u2019s Healthcare System<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26330 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby.webp\" alt=\"Image of Doctor Checking A Child\u2019s Hand With The Mother Observing Nearby with text overlay of &quot;Understanding Italy\u2019s Healthcare System&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-checking-a-childs-hand-with-the-mother-observing-nearby-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy\u2019s healthcare system, overseen by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salute.gov.it\/portale\/lea\/homeLea.jsp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Servizio Sanitario Nazionale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SSN), is known as one of the best in the world. One of the reasons for Italy\u2019s high ranking is its free or subsidized universal healthcare system, which both Italian citizens and permanent residents can use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The public healthcare sector dominates medical care in Italy, with foreign residents and citizens receiving free care for most primary care, inpatient care, and health screenings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy offers statutory benefits for maternity care, home care, specialty care, preventative medicine, hospice care, and pharmaceuticals, but patients are responsible for co-payments on procedures, specialty visits, and some outpatient medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young children, pregnant women, patients with HIV and other chronic diseases, lower-income adults, and older adults are exempt from all cost-sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Short-term British expats and other temporary visitors in Italy must pay for all medical care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> either out of pocket, through private health insurance, or with their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Health Insurance Card:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they don\u2019t qualify for public health care until they move to the country and apply for registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both private and public healthcare facilities are considered good throughout the country, and you can read more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/hospitals-in-italy-for-visitors-and-expatriates.html#:~:text=The%20top%20hospitals%20in%20Italy%20are%20Rome%20American%20Hospital%2C%20Concordia,Center%2C%20and%20San%20Raffaele%20Hospital.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-notch hospitals in Italy here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Healthcare in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since all permanent residents receive public healthcare in Italy, private healthcare is generally considered a luxury. Still, British expats may prefer private healthcare to avoid long wait times, broaden their network of healthcare providers, and ensure higher comfort in care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Requirements for British Expats Moving to Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Private health insurance may be an extra luxury once you\u2019re in Italy, but it is a requirement to obtain your long-term visa to Italy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British expats need a private health insurance policy with coverage for at least \u20ac30,000, emergencies, and repatriation in order to get their visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, British expats applying for a long-term visa to Italy will need a plan that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers the entire Schengen area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers at least \u20ac30,000 (about GBP 26,360)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers repatriation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers hospitalization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you get and keep the letter your insurance provider will give you that verifies your coverage: it is required documentation for your visa application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-30' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Europe_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Europe 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can British Expats Use Public Healthcare in Italy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All those who are living permanently in Italy, including expats, can receive free or subsidized healthcare through the SSN. To qualify for public healthcare in Italy, expats must visit their nearest Azienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) office and register with the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register with the SSN, expats will need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A residence permit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ID or passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A codice fiscale (tax code)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of residence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ASL then processes the application and verifies the individual\u2019s eligibility. Once an expat qualifies for and registers with the SSN, they can choose a general practitioner and receive a temporary paper certificate until their official health card comes in the mail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Public Healthcare in Italy Through the United Kingdom\u2019s S1 Form<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/healthcare-in-italy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An S1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entitles you and your dependents to Italy\u2019s state healthcare, but it is paid for by the UK. You may qualify for an S1 if you\u2019re a resident in Italy and receive a UK state pension or if you\u2019re a frontier worker. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\/contact\/national-insurance-enquiries-for-non-uk-residents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact HMRC National Insurance enquiries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out if you\u2019re eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The S1 is part of an agreement across the EU to coordinate social security, allowing healthcare rights to travel across borders. The NHS organizes this for UK citizens. You can find out more about who qualifies for S1 coverage and what S1 coverage entitles you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/moving-abroad\/planning-your-healthcare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To apply for S1 coverage for Italy, you\u2019ll need to bring the following to your local health authority:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax identification number (codice fiscale)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency certificate, through either a permit of stay or an application receipt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have gotten your S1, you will receive a health card that is valid throughout Italy. This will mean you\u2019re entitled to the same healthcare benefits as an Italian citizen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can then register with a general practitioner and apply for a co-payment exemption. After you\u2019ve successfully qualified for S1 coverage, you\u2019ll also get a UK-issued GHIC or EHIC for travel and planned treatments in other EU countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-31' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Europe_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Europe 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Public Healthcare in Italy Through Your Global Health Insurance Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) generally offers only temporary, basic medical care, as the GHIC is meant for those on brief stays abroad, such as travelers. The exception to this rule is for UK workers who are posted in Italy, who are entitled to Italian public healthcare with their GHIC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Kingdom\u2019s Global Health Insurance Card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> replaced the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and grants UK citizens access to medically necessary care in those countries, like Italy, where the card is accepted during travelers\u2019 short-term time abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GHIC allows British citizens to receive the same level of care at the same cost as Italian citizens, <\/span><b>but the care available is not comprehensive and is only meant for emergencies until UK citizens can make it back home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes coverage for medically necessary treatment like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency treatment and visits to the accident and emergency (A&amp;E)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment or routine medical care for long-term or pre-existing medical conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine maternity care, as long as you&#8217;re not <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/going-abroad-for-treatment\/giving-birth-outside-the-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">going abroad to give birth<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If British expats are moving to Italy with their family, each family member should have their own card. You can add your dependents, like a spouse or children, to your application when you apply, but only after you have entered your own details. To apply, you\u2019ll need your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Insurance number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Health Insurance Options for British Expats\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private insurance grants British expats in Italy access to high-quality private healthcare facilities and is essential for receiving your visa. Private plans are often comprehensive, with optional extra benefits, like dental and prescription coverage, that aren\u2019t generally covered under the SSN.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can purchase private health insurance from local providers or international health insurance providers. <\/span><b>A major benefit of securing a plan from an <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><b>international health insurance provider<\/b><\/a><b> is the plan\u2019s global portability and worldwide provider network, so these plans are often preferred by expats.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-32' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Europe_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Europe 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Cost of Health Insurance in Italy\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26331 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs.webp\" alt=\"Image of Doctor Holding A Pill Bottle And Euro Notes, Symbolizing Healthcare Costs with text overlay of &quot;Average Cost of Health Insurance in Italy&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-holding-a-pill-bottle-and-euro-notes-symbolizing-healthcare-costs-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents in Italy receive<\/span><b> mostly free <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primary care, inpatient care, and health screenings under the SSN. Italy has established a list of essential levels of care, which are required by law to be free for all citizens and residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These free benefits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmaceuticals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient specialist care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospice care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who qualify as vulnerable groups are also exempt from paying for services in Italy, with the following being categorized as vulnerable groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-income older adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with chronic conditions or disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with rare diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those benefits that aren\u2019t free through the SSN (such as some prescriptions) vary in price and by region but are still highly subsidized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Private Health Insurance in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of private health insurance for expats in Italy varies widely, based on the type of coverage they choose, their health history, age, gender, and any co-pays or deductibles implemented into the plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basic international plan may be as inexpensive as \u20ac26 per month, with family plans generally costing anywhere from about \u20ac1,300\u20132,300. Comprehensive international plans are often most expensive, with prices adding up to about \u20ac3,000 annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-33' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Europe_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Europe 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Health Insurance Providers for British Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best providers for British expats in Italy include <\/span><b>AXA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Allianz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>April International<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Cigna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These providers offer international coverage for customizable, flexible care not just in Spain but worldwide, and their plans are designed specifically to fit the lifestyle of expats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA for British Expats in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers five ideal plans for British expats in Italy: the <\/span><b>Prestige Plus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Prestige<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Comprehensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans. With annual maximum benefit limits ranging from about \u20ac138,107\u20136,905,362 and great customer support, AXA is a favorite among expats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top AXA benefits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Excellent Customer Support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes second medical opinions, virtual doctors, and mental health services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Core Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes inpatient hospital charges and surgery, emergency cover, cancer care, ambulance transport, medical evacuation, repatriation, and diagnostic tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>High-Tier Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes non-routine dental care, outpatient treatment, and chronic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add-On Riders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes outpatient treatment, tests, and vaccinations (for those plans where these are not included by default).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit (Euros)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foundation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac138,107<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac1,381,072<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac2,071,609<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestige<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac2,762,145<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestige Plus\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac6,905,362<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz for British Expats in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers reliable international health insurance solutions for expats in Italy through their core plans: <\/span><b>Allianz Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Care Plus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Care Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose from plans with benefit maximums of \u20ac2,157,926\u20134,315,851, and enjoy second medical opinion services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Allianz benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Round-the-Clock Customer Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes 24\/7 global support, Expat Assistance Program (EAP), and travel security services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide Coverage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes optional exclusion for the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core Benefits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inpatient treatment, day-care treatment, pre- and post-hospitalization treatment, local ambulance, medical evacuation, a maximum of 42 days of emergency treatment outside the area of coverage, diagnostic tests, and surgery expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-On Riders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes outpatient treatment, dental care, medical repatriation, and maternity care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit (Euros)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac2,157,926<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Plus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac3,452,681<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Pro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac4,315,851<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International for British Expats in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyHealth plans from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/april-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in five coverage levels: <\/span><b>Emergency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Formule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Essential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> Comfort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Premium. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual maximum benefits start at about \u20ac215,793 and increase to unlimited with the top two tiers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top April International benefits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Tech Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes 24\/7 telehealth services and a digital platform for policy and claims management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Core Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes coverage for accidents and urgent medical situations, such as medical repatriation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>High-Tier Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes hospitalization for emergency and chronic illnesses and mental disorders, cancer treatment, and medical repatriation and transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add-On Riders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes outpatient treatment, maternity care, dental care, and optical care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit (Euros)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac215,793<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formule<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac431,585<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac863,170<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna for British Expats in Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses its modular approach to make it easy for British expats to choose a customizable plan for their needs. Cigna\u2019s three core levels of coverage (<\/span><b>Silver, Gold, or Platinum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) pair with optional add-ons and annual maximums ranging from about \u20ac863,170 to unlimited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Cigna benefits include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Core Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes inpatient treatment, pandemic and epidemic, ambulance service, mental health care, cancer treatment, and newborn care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>High-Tier Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes maternity coverage in the Gold and Platinum plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add-On Riders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Includes outpatient care, medical evacuation and repatriation, vision and dental care, and health and well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit (Euros)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac863,170<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20ac1,726,340<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Insurance Considerations for British Expats Moving to Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British expats choosing a plan should remember that Italy requires comprehensive coverage for visa approval, and the application process for Italy\u2019s public healthcare can take several months. Expats should also consider their health history, budget, and lifestyle.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Requirements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most expats are required to purchase private health insurance that meets Italy\u2019s requirements before they will be approved for a visa. After that, expats may prefer Italy\u2019s subsidized public care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>SSN Application Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can take a while to be approved for Italy\u2019s public healthcare. If you plan on switching to SSN coverage, make sure your private plan covers you for long enough that you don\u2019t have any lapses in coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health History:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider whether you have pre-existing conditions or a family history of diseases that need coverage beyond basic care. Some plans exclude pre-existing conditions, require a waiting period, or only cover them at a higher premium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t just choose the cheapest plan available if it doesn\u2019t suit your medical needs. Look over co-pays, deductibles, and annual maximums, along with your premium.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expats should evaluate their lifestyle, such as if they enjoy adventure sports that will need extra coverage or they travel often and need international coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-34' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Europe_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Europe 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Save on Health Insurance Premiums While Living Abroad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British expats can save money on insurance premiums by using regional providers if staying long term in Italy, comparing plans carefully, customizing coverage, consulting with an insurance broker, and using a high-deductible plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Rely on Regional Italian Healthcare<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British expats who plan to spend most of their time in Italy may consider choosing a regional, Italy-only plan, whether through Italy\u2019s public healthcare system or through an Italian private insurer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This coverage will not extend outside the country if you travel back to the UK or elsewhere, but regional and public costs are generally significantly lower than international plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Compare Plans from Different Providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare a variety of plans from different health insurance providers before settling on a plan. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free quote tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help simplify this process. When comparing separate plans, consider geographical coverage, annual limits, benefits covered, and exclusions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Customize Your Health Insurance Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid paying for coverage you don\u2019t need by customizing your insurance plan to your current and anticipated health needs. If you don\u2019t need vision coverage, for example, select a lower-tiered plan that does not charge for these services, or select a plan that offers them only as optional riders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Select a High-Deductible Health Insurance Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-deductible plan can help offset the cost of health insurance by allowing for a lower premium. Insurance companies pay less upfront for high-deductible plans, which shifts more of the financial risk to the policyholder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Consult an Insurance Broker<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-insurance-why-use-a-broker.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help from an insurance broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps British expats expedite the process of finding an affordable yet suitable plan; plus, brokers offer valuable services after expats have secured their plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance brokers partner with more than one health insurance provider, so they are experts at finding bespoke plans for expats: brokers know the ins and outs of each plan and can offer the best option for each individual or family, not just the option a single provider would choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This not only saves expats money but time, since they don\u2019t have to contact the insurers directly themselves. Brokers also understand and can help explain complex insurance jargon so expats know they understand their policy completely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even after securing a plan, expats can rely on their broker for help with administrative tasks, such as filing claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is health insurance for expats in Italy?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If expats choose to register with Italy\u2019s public healthcare, insurance costs are covered mostly by taxes and small co-pays for some services. If expats choose a private insurance plan, such as international health insurance, the price will depend on health history, age, gender, and coverage chosen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will my British health insurance work in Italy?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British health insurance will not work in Italy. British expats should instead purchase private health insurance that is local in Italy, international health insurance, or, once eligible, register for Italy\u2019s SSN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Italy a good place for expats?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy is considered a highly desirable location for expats. With a high quality of life, rich culture and history, and benefits like the accessible SSN, it has much to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the negatives of healthcare in Italy?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some individuals experience long wait times, certain areas of the country do not offer as high-quality care as others, and individuals may have a hard time finding a provider who speaks English or another language besides Italian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British expats moving to Italy now know about their public insurance options through the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale as well as their private insurance options, like international health insurance. We\u2019ve outlined how international plans are best as you apply for your visa and outlined top plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help comparing quotes and settling on a plan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get some help from our expert brokers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can not only fill you in more about Italy\u2019s healthcare system and your options but also secure a plan that fits your lifestyle and even help with administrative tasks after you\u2019ve got your plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime has over 25 years of experience helping expatriates find the best insurance solutions, and we partner with top-tier providers all over the world to get you and your loved ones reputable coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to make your move a bit smoother. Give us a call at 1-800-868-1451. If you\u2019re looking for other information to prepare for your move to Italy or you\u2019re considering other locations abroad, look through our articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-italy-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Insurance Providers for Expats in Italy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/italy-travel-insurance-guide-top-providers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Travel Insurance Providers in Italy: Compare Plans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-britishs-in-germany.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance for British Expats in Germany<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-britishs-in-usa.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance for British Expats in USA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italy\u2019s high-quality universal healthcare system offers medical coverage for both citizens and residents. British expats will need private health insurance to get their visa to Italy, but once they are in Italy, they can continue with their private plan or switch to Italy\u2019s public offerings. Are you wondering how to access Italy\u2019s top-notch public healthcare &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":26328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1713,570],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expat-insurance","category-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Health Insurance for British Expats in Italy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"British expats moving to Italy can use this guide to learn about Italy\u2019s healthcare system, insurance options, cost comparisons, top 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