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Health Care in Luxembourg

By Joshua Wood, LPC

William Russell
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Summary: Explore healthcare options for expatriates and digital nomads in Luxembourg: uncover top-rated providers, hospitals, and medical facilities to meet your needs while living abroad in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg has a public and private healthcare system that provides quality medical care to its citizens and expats. The public healthcare system is called the Luxembourg Health Insurance Fund (Caisse Nationale de Santé) and is used by both citizens and foreigners.

Luxembourg's Healthcare System

The public healthcare system in Luxembourg is comprehensive and covers most medical expenses. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Luxembourg for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Luxembourg are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Luxembourg.

In addition to the public healthcare system, there are also private hospitals and clinics in Luxembourg. Expats primarily use private hospitals for specialized medical care and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Luxembourg are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. People generally recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Luxembourg

  • Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (public hospital) - located in Luxembourg City
  • Clinique Bohler (private hospital) - located in Luxembourg City
  • Clinique de la Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild (private hospital) - located in Luxembourg City
  • Clinique du Nord (private hospital) - located in Esch-sur-Alzette
  • Clinique du Parc (private hospital) - located in Luxembourg City

Emergency Services in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 112. Ambulances usually arrive quickly and are well-equipped.

Health Insurance Companies in Luxembourg

The most popular private health insurers in Luxembourg are Bâloise Assurances, DKV Euro Service, and Sanitas. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood 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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