Health Insurance for Foreigners Living in the Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic, everybody is obliged by law to protect their own health and that of the people closest to them. Without proper Comprehensive Health Insurance, one can NOT obtain a long-term visa nor a residency permit.

We provide private health insurance for foreigners from the oldest and largest health insurer in the Czech Republic

• Affordable Rates
• The largest network of Hospitals and English speaking Doctors of any Health plan in the country
• No medical exam required
• Coverage throughout the Czech Republic and Schengen countries of the EU
• Optional Worldwide coverage available

This plan is in full compliance with the new Czech Law regulating Health Insurance at the Foreign Police effective 01-01-2011

Why purchase Pojišťovna VZP from VZP for Foreigners?

Although you can purchase your health insurance directly from Pojišťovna VZP there are several advantages to consider:

• The rates are the same no matter where you purchase the plan.
• VZP for Foreigners provides fast, friendly, professional service in English and several other languages with a personal touch.
• If you purchase direct, you will have to take a medical exam at your own expense. At VZP for Foreigners no exam is required.
• VZP for Foreigners has the experience and expertise in working within the foreign community as well as the local medical system.
• We can advise you on where to obtain the best medical care with English speaking doctors and other medical professionals.
  
  

What can you expect from Pojišťovna VZP?

• Cooperation with the most experienced insurance company in the Czech Republic in the field of medical insurance – the product has been offered since 1997.
• Medical treatment in over 3,000 medical facilities.
• These facilities are under contract with Pojišťovna VZP and in most cases, medical care is provided without any cash payment. This means: No Deductibles and No Co-Payments (except for prescription medication). Pojišťovna VZP will make payments on your behalf directly to the medical facility.
• Medical examinations for making a diagnosis and a decision on medical treatments and procedures.
• Medical treatment in both in-patient and out-patient facilities.
• Surgery and subsequent Medical Care.
• Repatriation of the insured to the country of origin or to another country where the insured has residency rights
• Coverage is provided by contracting medical facilities in an agreement
• The Insurance Policy can be taken out for a minimum period of 4 months up to a maximum period of 3 years.
  
  

The Insurance Policy is Fully accepted by the Czech Foreign Police and satisfies all requirements for a Czech Visa, provided that payment is made for the complete term of the visa being applied for in advance.

Coverage of medical treatment provided in contracting medical facilities in an agreed extent according to the insurance policy in case of an unexpected illness or an accident. The Extent of every coverage complies with Act 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of foreigners in the
Czech Republic.