Health care for exchange students in Parma

To receive healthcare in Italy, you will need a European Health Insurance Card (TEAM). This card is free and allows you to access basic healthcare services, such as medical examinations and tests.

Before you leave, you should:

• Apply for a TEAM from your country's health authority.
• You can find more information on the TEAM on the EU website.

Once in Parma:

• You can choose a general practitioner from those available.
• Some services may require you to pay a contribution.

Please note that the TEAM only covers essential and necessary healthcare during your temporary stay in Italy.

If you are not a citizen of an EU country, you have two options for receiving healthcare:

1. Registration with the National Health Service (SSN)

This gives you full access to public healthcare services in Italy.

How to do it:

• Contact the AUSL district responsible for your area of residence.
• Submit the following documents:

1. identity document
2. residence permit application
3. self-certification of residence
4. receipt of payment for registration

Registration has a cost and is valid for the entire calendar year (from 1 January to 31 December), regardless of the date of registration.

After registering, you will receive:

• a personal health card
• the possibility to choose a general practitioner.

2. Private health insurance

As an alternative to the NHS, you can take out private insurance covering:

• at least €30,000
• your entire stay in Italy

The insurance must also be valid for emergency treatment and hospitalisation.