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Originally Posted by Gladders
Hi
Can anyone give me advise on the cost of health care in Cyprus?
My husband and I are moving out next year and I take regular medication for a Thyroid disorder and blood pressure although I am hoping the bp. will right itself once out there.
What is the approximate cost of health care and is there a prescription charge or different charges for whatever the meds are?
thanks
Sylvia
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Hi Sylvia,
As Stravinsky suggested, your best option is to ask the Pension Service for an E106 form if you are working or an E121 if you are receiving certain UK State Benefits or a pension. Depending on which form you qualify for you will either get 2 years (E106) medical cover or lifetime cover (E121).. This means you will receive the same treatment as Cypriot but the UK NHS will pay instead of the Cyprus Helath Service.. This may not be the same as you would get in England, for instance some of my medication was not available on the Cypriot Health Service however I have been given alternative medication and all I pay is €2 euros for treatment and medication every time I go to see a doctor or a dentist at the local hospital. The cost will vary according to your family income.
If you are visiting Cyprus on holiday and have a European Health Insurance card you can use this to get treatment at a state hospital too.
You could see if you can get private health insurance but you might have a problem as you have pre-existing medical conditions. You would probably get cover...but at a price.