Gettin health insurance IN Russia

• Can anyone give me information on this? How and where to get it and howmuch it would costs. thanks!

  11 Apr 2008, 11:26 john

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• carefull

  The state health system in Russia in general is far from being good and there are huge queues, so we recommend to avoid using its services for some minor problems. If you are looking for western standard health care it is best to go to private clinics of which there are many in Moscow and St. Petersburg (see Practicalities sections of the relevant city guides for addresses). You will have to pay as much as in Europe or the USA. It is also advisable to ask your Russian friends if they know a good doctor, as this arrangement can save you a lot of money.
  The bigger state hospitals, however, have good doctors, so in case of emergency you can still use them.
  Most of the people need health insurance to be treated at a hospital, however, some countries have reciprocal health care agreements with Russia. For example, British nationals do not need health insurance in Russia, as their domestic health insurance is valid in Russia as well. Contact your local health care office for details.

  Jake 11 Apr 2008, 11:28 - Report

• nice

  good information, no real prices though, anyone that could give me prices?
  but really, thanks a lot

  john 11 Apr 2008, 11:59 - Report