{"id":35702,"date":"2020-03-23T13:24:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T13:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpers.hu\/%d8%ba%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d9%85%d8%b5%d9%86%d9%81\/medical-treatment-during-an-epidemic-in-hungary\/"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:59:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:59:52","slug":"medical-treatment-during-an-epidemic-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpers.hu\/ar\/%d8%aa%d8%b5%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ad-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%a9\/medical-treatment-during-an-epidemic-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical treatment during an epidemic in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Basic treatment during an epidemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basic services available to you during an epidemic\ninclude services that let the community prevent avoidable health risks. These\nare, among others, testing for the disease, medical examination, isolation, the\ntransport of infectious disease patients, and the administration of lifesaving\ntreatments. (The list may be amended by separate regulations relevant to the\nepidemic in question.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, please note that every person in\nthe territory of Hungary is obliged to comply with emergency measures connected\nto an epidemic, whether they are citizens, residents, or other visitors. They\nare expected to participate in any testing procedure officially required, and\nfollow the instructions provided based on the results of the medical\nexamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being insured in Hungary  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To receive healthcare services in Hungary, you should\nnormally be insured. However, if you have an EU health card, which means you\nare insured in another EU member state, you are allowed to use necessary health\ntreatments in Hungary without being insured in Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people are insured through employment, where the social security\ncontribution is usually deducted from your gross salary and sent to the\nauthorities directly. Alternatively, you can pay the social security\ncontribution independently, paying the minimum health service contribution (HUF\n7,710, ca. EUR 23 per month). This is available only for those who have a\nregistered address card in Hungary for more than 1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also have a private insurance agreement with the National Healthcare Services Center for more complex services. You might also be paying the healthcare contributions as part of a simplified tax construction (e.g. KATA). Other options are available, and further conditions may apply. Make sure to always consult a specialist when in doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also various private providers of medical\nservices. If you are not insured in Hungary, you can still visit these\ninstitutions and pay in cash for the medical assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measures against the COVID-19 epidemic in Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the priority is to hinder the spread of the virus and this way make sure the number of parallel cases does not put an unbearable strain on the healthcare system. The virus is mostly transferred through droplets, principally by touching an object that was touched by an infected person, and then touching one of your own mucous membranes (e.g. touching your eyes or licking your fingers, with the virus on them).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor\u2019s offices, medical centers and hospitals ask people not to visit if they suspect they are infected. Instead, they should call in on phone and ask for further instructions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare providers handle only urgent cases, which means screening and non-urgent services are suspended. If you have other illnesses, you should also call your GP before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things you can do to stay safe and healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n