The first step to entering the Estonian healthcare system is to go for a health checkup. See more at haigekassa.ee/en/information-ukrainian-war-refugees Free general medical examinations are provided for all war refugees arriving in Estonia from Ukraine. The general medical examination is free of charge for those who remain here without a visa, as well as for those who apply for a temporary residence permit. Free general health check-ups are available in all regions throughout Estonia. More information. You can find a suitable time and location here. On the basis of the general health examination, you will receive, if necessary, a health certificate, which is required for employment in certain positions. Children need a health certificate to continue their education in the Estonian education system. |
Essential medical services
In addition to emergency care, Ukrainian war refugees have access to emergency dental care, COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccination, and public health services. |
General medical careFamily medical centres provide general medical care to all Ukrainian refugees, without the need to be registered as a family doctor. Family medical centres provide medical care as needed and refer patients to a specialist for further examinations or necessary procedures. To go to the family medical centre you must contact the centre in advance, the list with contacts can be found here. Quickly offers times as well: Confido, tel. 6009090.
If a refugee, who works, has fallen ill and needs sick leave, they must contact a family doctor to formalise temporary incapacity for work. If they are not yet on the family doctor's list or if you have difficulty finding a family doctor, they must call the Health Board +372 7493572 or +372 55941136. |
Help for pregnant women and gynaecological patients
Maternity Hospital Perinatal Centre (Ravi tn 18, Tallinn) Phone: 5308 0874 (24/7) Registration of pregnancy (Mon-Fri 7.15-18.00) Phone: 666 1900 or e-mail: rasedus@itk.ee Pregnancy crisis counselling (Mon-Fri 09: 00-21: 00) Phone: 8002008 Medical examinations are performed:
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Health insurance
Ukrainian war refugees are not automatically insured in Estonia. The refugee must first apply for temporary protection from the Police and Border Guard Board. In Estonia entitled to state Health Insurance are children under the age of 19, students, pregnant women, the unemployed, those on parental leave, dependent spouses, pensioners, carers of the disabled and people with partial or incapacity for work.
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There are two options for those registered as unemployed at the Unemployment Fund:
- If a person has worked in Ukraine before coming and/ or has children under the age of 8, they will be entitled to unemployment benefits and in that case the Health Insurance Fund insurance will take effect on the 8th day after registering as unemployed at the Unemployment Fund.
- If you have not worked directly/ have no children under 8 - you will be registered as unemployed - in which case the Health Insurance Fund will take effect on the 31st day after you are registered as unemployed.
You can read more about the possibilities of obtaining health insurance here.
Prescription drug
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Psychological help
Free psychology consultation by Ukrainian psychologists at the refugee center at Niine 2, Tallinn, for people who have received temporary protection status in Estonia or have applied for temporary protection.
Round-the-clock psychosocial support for people arriving in Estonia from Ukraine is ensured, incl:
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