Health Insurance in Lithuania, Europe
Information expatriation
Capital City: Vilnius
Total area: 65,300 km2
Population: 3,361,100 (2008)
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Time Zone: List of time zones by country
Calling Code: +370 XXX
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Here is a brief description of the healthcare system in the country:
· Lithuania has a universal healthcare system that provides coverage for all legal residents.
· It is primarily funded by government taxation revenues, with some private supplemental insurance also available.
· Care is delivered through family physicians, outpatient clinics, and public and private hospitals.
· Services covered include primary care visits, emergency care, hospitalization, maternity/pediatrics, and essential medications.
· Around 7% of GDP is spent on healthcare nationally.
· There is a focus on developing family medicine centers and integrating services.
· Quality is generally good, though underfunding impacts infrastructure in some rural areas.
· Reforms aim to modernize facilities, cut wait times, and strengthen primary care networks.
Here are some key health considerations for expatriates living in the country:
· Purchase compulsory public health insurance (around €35-60/month) for full coverage as a resident.
· Register with a local GP/clinic to establish primary care access point.
· Carry any essential maintenance medications as availability of foreign brands varies.
· Lithuanian or Russian widely used, but it helps to learn some basic medical terms.
· Quality is consistently high nationwide, but wait times may be longer for specialized procedures.
· Consider supplemental private insurance for faster specialized access if desired.
· Routine vaccines like Hepatitis A may be recommended depending on previous history.
· Sanitation levels are high countrywide, but basic hygiene practices still advised.