As a foreigner living in Hungary, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Hungary if they have access to public healthcare in Hungary. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes, as a foreigner living in Hungary, you will have access to public healthcare. The quality of care is generally good, with a wide range of services available. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is free for all citizens and legal residents. The system is divided into primary care, specialist care, and hospital care, with a wide range of services available in each area. The public healthcare system is generally well-regarded and is considered to be one of the best in Europe," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Hungary.
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As a foreigner living in Hungary, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
