What are the statutory health insurance benefits in Greece?

In Greece, statutory health insurance is primarily managed by the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY), which services over 95% of the population. EOPYY provides a wide range of health services through a network of public healthcare providers and contracted private providers.

Key benefits under Greece's statutory health insurance include:

• Medical Consultations and Treatments: Access to general practitioners and specialists for consultations, diagnoses, and treatments.​
• Hospital Care: Coverage for inpatient services in public hospitals and, in certain cases, contracted private clinics.​
• Diagnostic Tests: Provision of laboratory tests and imaging services as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Maternity Care: Services encompassing prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care.
• Pharmaceuticals: Subsidies for prescribed medications, with patients typically required to contribute a co-payment based on the medication category.
• Medical Devices and Appliances: Partial or full reimbursement for necessary medical equipment, such as prosthetics or mobility aids.​
• Emergency Transportation: Coverage for ambulance services in urgent medical situations.

Additionally, insured individuals may be eligible for cash benefits, including sickness and maternity allowances, as well as invalidity or incapacity benefits. While many services are fully covered, some may require patient co-payments, especially when accessing private healthcare providers contracted with EOPYY. The specific co-payment amounts depend on the type of service and the provider.