There are also a good number of providers of international health insurance Austria which expats can always choose from.
One issue with doctors in Austria is the long waiting lines in their clinics. It is still best to secure an appointment, especially with a specialist, when planning a visit. In Austria, a patient has to come to a clinic with a voucher issued by his insurer but not all doctors honor private insurance and a state-insured patient who is treated by a private practitioner will not be reimbursed. The number of vouchers that may be issued to insured patients is also limited to a certain number per year. To ensure private coverage, calling the clinic or a hospital in Austria prior to making an appointment is suggested.
Under Austrian law, all medical centers, big or small, are required to provide free emergency care to everyone regardless of insurance coverage. The rules on insurances will come after the emergency treatment has been given, so when a patient has to stay in the hospital for a few days, this will no longer be free and the appropriate insurance-related arrangements will now apply.
In general, expats feel secure about health care in this country because they know they will get what is necessary when they need it.
