Does Portugal Have Universal Health Care?
Summary: Does Portugal have Universal Healthcare?
All citizens of Portugal and legally recognized foreign residents are eligible to access the National Health Service (SNS). Access to public health care is residency based and requires social security payments unless you are retired. Citizens have access to greater levels of care than foreign residents.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal
- Best Places to Live in Portugal
- Real Estate in Portugal
- Guide to Real Estate in Portugal
- Pros & Cons of Living in Portugal
- Cost of Living in Portugal
- Moving to Portugal with a Pet
- How to Get Your Portuguese NISS Number (Social Security)
- Portugal's D7 Visa
- Getting Your Portuguese NIF Number
- Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Portugal
- More Advice about Retiring in Portugal