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[Lordo]

It should make no difference! You are covered because, if you are working here and making contributions, you are contributing to the Cyprus social system.

At the present time, unless Tim earns less than €15K, he is not entitled to state health care in Cyprus.

Another good point. Thanks for reminding me.

tim you cant be a good cypriot and declare all your earnings. i can give you the name of the local muhtar he will sign you a piece of paper that you earn less than 10k and bobs your uncle as it were you know what i mean. he knows greek to like so no worries.

[Tim Drayton]

It should make no difference! You are covered because, if you are working here and making contributions, you are contributing to the Cyprus social system.

At the present time, unless Tim earns less than €15K, he is not entitled to state health care in Cyprus.

Another good point. Thanks for reminding me.

tim you cant be a good cypriot and declare all your earnings. i can give you the name of the local muhtar he will sign you a piece of paper that you earn less than 10k and bobs your uncle as it were you know what i mean. he knows greek to like so no worries.

I am not a good Cypriot. I DO declare all my earnings.

[CBBB]

CBBB: I would be interested to know where that restriction comes from.

The earnings limit doesn't apply to pensioners.

All the details are here http://www.moh.gov.cy/Moh/MOH.nsf/All/9 ... 20CARD.pdf

[Tim Drayton]

Of course, there is supposed to be a comprehensive national health service in the pipeline. But ... when?

[CBBB]

Of course, there is supposed to be a comprehensive national health service in the pipeline. But ... when?

That is why I said "at the present time".

[Robin Hood]

Of course, there is supposed to be a comprehensive national health service in the pipeline. But ... when?

That is why I said "at the present time".

Even if they do, I doubt whether the administration side of the operation will change and in my experience that is where the system is sadly lacking!

CBBB: Thank you for the link. I did find one also and that said that if Tim does earn more than €15k, and/or has no MoH Registration Card, he can still use the system ....... but pays a bit more. What I get for €3, a visit to a Doctor, he pays €15, a visit to a specialist costs me €6 he has to pay €30 and fees for an in-patient stay are made (modest but so is the service!)....... but we both pay €10 if we attend A&E in an emergency.

[CBBB]

Of course, there is supposed to be a comprehensive national health service in the pipeline. But ... when?

That is why I said "at the present time".

Even if they do, I doubt whether the administration side of the operation will change and in my experience that is where the system is sadly lacking!

CBBB: Thank you for the link. I did find one also and that said that if Tim does earn more than €15k, and/or has no MoH Registration Card, he can still use the system ....... but pays a bit more. What I get for €3, a visit to a Doctor, he pays €15, a visit to a specialist costs me €6 he has to pay €30 and fees for an in-patient stay are made (modest but so is the service!)....... but we both pay €10 if we attend A&E in an emergency.

The fees for those not entitled to free health care can be quite significant. I spent 10 days in Nicosia General, had quite a major operation and was presented with a bill for €4,500, so I went the next day and obtained a Medical card which I am entitled to, and they wiped out the bill.

[Robin Hood]

Of course, there is supposed to be a comprehensive national health service in the pipeline. But ... when?

That is why I said "at the present time".

Even if they do, I doubt whether the administration side of the operation will change and in my experience that is where the system is sadly lacking!

CBBB: Thank you for the link. I did find one also and that said that if Tim does earn more than €15k, and/or has no MoH Registration Card, he can still use the system ....... but pays a bit more. What I get for €3, a visit to a Doctor, he pays €15, a visit to a specialist costs me €6 he has to pay €30 and fees for an in-patient stay are made (modest but so is the service!)....... but we both pay €10 if we attend A&E in an emergency.

The fees for those not entitled to free health care can be quite significant. I spent 10 days in Nicosia General, had quite a major operation and was presented with a bill for €4,500, so I went the next day and obtained a Medical card which I am entitled to, and they wiped out the bill.

That is one of the things I like about Cyprus ...... anything is possible!

[Tim Drayton]

My mother passed away in a private clinic where she spent the last two and a half days of her life, and I went in next morning to foot the bill for €2,430! And I wasn't even offered a cup of coffee or tea, or even a single word of consolation!

[Kikapu]

My mother passed away in a private clinic where she spent the last two and a half days of her life, and I went in next morning to foot the bill for €2,430! And I wasn't even offered a cup of coffee or tea, or even a single word of consolation!

That really sucks, Tim. Sorry for your loss.