If you are employed or self-employed there is auto-
matic coverage of health insurance since your
employer is responsible for registering you at the
social insurance carrier that fits your appointment
conditions (BVA, GKK). If you are “new”-self employed
or receive minimum income you have to apply for
health insurance yourself (SVA).
Once you are registered you will receive an e-card with your personal data (name, insurance number, etc.). The back of the card corresponds to the European social security card. The card ensures free of charge medical treatment in the EU states. Health insurance covers free treatment by doctors who have contracts with your social security carrier (BVA, GKK, SVA) and hospitals. There are also private doctors whose services are not covered by the social insurance system and have to be paid for.
Family members can be co-insured, provided they are resident in Austria. Minors up to 18 years of age are co-insured, minors attending schools or vocational training, or university can be co-insured free of charge up to 26 years of age. Spouses with children can be co-insured free of charge, co-insurance of spouses without children entails an additional contribution.
General information at: www.sozialversicherung.at
For personal assistance please contact the EURAXESS Services Centres: mobility@ffg.at
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