Student Health Care Services - Exchange students

As an exchange student your healthcare services in Finland are provided either through public or private sector depending on the country you come from and your insurances. It is also recommended that you have a valid health care insurance during your whole stay in Finland. Note that unfortunately exchange students are not entitled to use the student health care (FSHS).

Students from EU/EEA: Cities are responsible for providing the public health care services for exchange students coming from EU/EEA countries. Make sure that you have your European Health insurance card (EHIC) with you.

Students from other countries: Those exchange students who come outside of the EU/EEA are recommended to have a private health insurance which covers the use of health care services in private sector.

Insurance: All students are responsible for their own insurance arrangements and we strongly recommend you to take a comprehensive insurance for your stay in Finland. Before leaving your home country, please check your travel and health insurance. Remember to bring the valid insurance policy with you.

More information from Finnish Immigration Services: Information about insurances for students coming to Finland

Public and private healtcare

Public healthcare provider in Lahti Päijät-sote:

Harjunterveys(external site, link opens a new tab): The booking of appointments to health and social service centres and is made via the telephone service. Telephone number operates on a call-back principle.
Akuutti24(external site, link opens a new tab) will take care of whose medical examination or treatment cannot be postponed safely to next day. Akuuttu24 is Central Hospital (Päijät-Hämeen keskussairaala)
When calling the health care services, it is a good idea to have your Finnish Personal Identity Code (if you have it already), address in Finland and a Finnish speaker or Finnish-English dictionary close-by.

Private healthcare services for example in Lahti (services are your own expense or through your own insurance)

See the range of service providers and their prices on their websites.

Public healthcare provider in Lappeenranta South Karelia:

Health services county of South Karelia(external site, link opens a new tab): Booking an appointment at health situation (nurse or doctor) by calling a regional telephone number.
Central Hospital emergency unit will help sudden illness or accidents
When calling the health care services, it is a good idea to have your Finnish Personal Identity Code (if you have it already), address in Finland and a Finnish speaker or Finnish-English dictionary close-by.

Private healthcare services for example in Lappeenranta (services are your own expense or through your own insurance)

See the range of service providers and their prices on their websites.

Expenses:

Students with a European Health Insurance card get treatment at the same price than residents. Other students must have an insurance that covers their expenses.

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