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Health insurance in Italy is primarily organized on a regional level through the nationally established Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), which provides universal coverage, including the full funding of public doctors and drug prescriptions.

Formed in 1978, the SSN has increased the accessibility to medical insurance in Italy.
While the public services in Italy are reliable, as a foreigner you also have the option of acquiring private health insurance, which the majority of foreigners tend to do.

→ Students coming from EU countries have access to the National Health Service (SSN);
→ Students coming from non–EU countries: health insurance in Italy is required before you arrive. It is imperative to visit your healthcare provider at home, and obtain the necessary documents to demonstrate proof of coverage.
You must show these documents both at the Italian Consulate nearest to you, for the visa request and at the Questura, or police station, within eight days of entrance in Italy

/ HOW TO GET AN INSURANCE IN ITALY

PRIVATE INSURANCE IN ITALY

If you buy a private insurance in Italy on your country, take into account these requirements:
  • it has to be taken out in the holder’s name (in western characters);
  • it has to be written in Italian (or in English, French, Spanish);
  • validity in the Schengen Area/Italy;
  • it states the exact coverage period (it must be not less than 6 months and maximum 1 year. Notice that the duration of the residence permit will be connected to the duration of the insurance);
  • it must clearly specify the type of coverage for the medical expenses, and it must have € 30.000 ceiling (expressed/converted in Euros).

PUBLIC INSURANCE IN ITALY

As a Student, you can apply for the public sanitary system.
It will last from January 1 to December 31 (calendar year).

HOW TO APPLY

Fill and collect these documents (you can click to download the documents):

Once you have filled these documents, you can submit them to the Sportelli Amministrativi ASL Città di Torino, Lungo Dora Savona, 26 Torino.

For more information, you can check the official page of the Turin ASL here.

This medical insurance in Italy allows for full coverage, not only in emergency situations like private insurance. The public coverage provided by the National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) provides full health assistance – including the possibility to select a family doctor.