Jimoosh
3 Jul 2018
Life / Moving back from Canada to Poland - Health Insurance Question [4]
Hi,
My father in law is a polish citizen, but has lived in Canada for the last ~35 years or so. He has purchased a house in Poland and will be returning back soon to live permanently. He is receiving a pension from Canada, but is under 65 years old.
I want to ensure his healthcare is covered in Poland. I understand that he needs to purchase health insurance... however, I'm not sure who he needs to purchase this insurance from - government or private insurance company. Do you know? Who did you buy your health insurance from? Exactly what type of insurance did you buy and what does it cover? What is the cost? Do you have to go through tests/examinations by a doctor to qualify for the insurance?
He heard that he might be able to pay a certain fee to the government and then he would be covered by the government national healthcare system. He has tried calling the government offices, but nobody picks up the phone. He is suspicious of the insurance companies and is reluctant to call them.
Ultimately, I want to ensure he's buying the correct form of healthcare coverage so he covered from the moment he steps off the plane. He said that he might have to wait until he arrives in Poland to physically travel to the government office to talk so someone to arrange for health insurance. However, this option makes me nervous should something happen.
Thanks,
Jimoosh
Hi,
My father in law is a polish citizen, but has lived in Canada for the last ~35 years or so. He has purchased a house in Poland and will be returning back soon to live permanently. He is receiving a pension from Canada, but is under 65 years old.
I want to ensure his healthcare is covered in Poland. I understand that he needs to purchase health insurance... however, I'm not sure who he needs to purchase this insurance from - government or private insurance company. Do you know? Who did you buy your health insurance from? Exactly what type of insurance did you buy and what does it cover? What is the cost? Do you have to go through tests/examinations by a doctor to qualify for the insurance?
He heard that he might be able to pay a certain fee to the government and then he would be covered by the government national healthcare system. He has tried calling the government offices, but nobody picks up the phone. He is suspicious of the insurance companies and is reluctant to call them.
Ultimately, I want to ensure he's buying the correct form of healthcare coverage so he covered from the moment he steps off the plane. He said that he might have to wait until he arrives in Poland to physically travel to the government office to talk so someone to arrange for health insurance. However, this option makes me nervous should something happen.
Thanks,
Jimoosh