Important Facts About Health Care in Italy

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Are you concerned about the quality and availability of health care in Italy, if you are considering living there as a resident? Chris covers some important information on health care in Italy in this video!
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[@caregiverinitaly]

I moved to Italy 20 years ago from the States, married a local and living north of Milan. I am beyond thankful for the health system here and there is no way I could ever move back to the States because of the difference in the systems. During lockdown in 2020 my husband spent 3 months in the hospital for a series of strokes. Total bill, zero. Gyno visits, more thorough compared to the States. In addition to a pelvic exam and Pap smear, trans vaginal ultrasound evidently is standard. I am SO thankful for that! My doctor found a malignant tumour the size of an orange on my right ovary. I had surgery 2 months later. Total cost €150 for the doctor visit, pre admission exams, surgery, one week in the hospital and follow up exams.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

This is great news. I have heard great things about the Italian health system.

[@francescobromo]

Italian living in Texas here! I do miss our healthcare!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Yes it is really good!

[@zanecool100]

a chi lo dici.... abito in arizona e fatico a farglelo capire!!!!

[@elizabethwilk9615]

We came from France. I have an eye condition and need injections. I have to say that here they are much quicker and in a better mood if I have an emergency. So yes you need to have good insurance but I’ve had better, quicker service here.

[@BrandiMartinbkny]

Life expectancy in Italy is 5 years longer than the US.

[@happybrasato]

Frate! Torna a casa! XD

[@DJPTEXAS]

I had to use the Emergency Room in Matera, Basilicata and as we were getting ready to leave after X Rays and a Doctors visit and Rx written I asked how much I owed and they said " Nothing it was an emergency " I was pleasantly surprised, being from NY it would have been in the thousands.. I did have private and travel insurance. I know they do pay a lot of taxes but it was surprising! Love Italia ! Great videos !

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Oh the is great to hear! Thank you Darrell! I hope you are all healed up!

[@DrSAM69]

And we italians would pay so much less in taxes if it wasn't for the big phenomena of tax evasion in italy, many italians always complain and try to cheat the system to not pay taxes and politicians try to fix that by raising taxes, if they just knew how things worked elsewhere, especially in the US, they would be kneeling and kissing the very soil they stepped on gruntingly throughout their life.

[@mjfletch5737]

You're a goldmine of information on topics concerning relocating to Italy, and health care certainly is one of the major topics. Appalling what Americans are paying compared to other countries, like Italy. Appreciate your matter-of-fact presentation style and content, and ability to make sense of all the conflicting information on the web about relocating to Italy.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you! I am so glad you find it helpful! Perhaps we will see you there!

[@nofiltersenzafiltro9596]

In Italy healthcare is free even if you are visiting as a tourist or if you are illegally there the constitutions mandate that anybody that is in the soil of Italy has the same right to healthcare as a citizen

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you.

[@michalsj]

I am Italian and also have private insurance. Sometimes I get a discount of between 70-90% on the cost of medical visits, other times the cost is covered completely. The insurance costs me about 160€ a year, and to redo my glasses, changing lenses and frames, I paid a total of 20€. A friend of mine has the same insurance, and the budgeted expense for doing laser eye surgery was 150€

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with the private insurance!

[@suzyblake2007]

Thank you for all your valuable information. I am giving serious though to moving there and I had no idea where to start. I now feel I can begin to form a plan.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

YAY this is great! Let us know how it goes!

[@MarkCartret]

Good information. Also the longevity is linked, often, to the wine!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Woo Hoo! Yes!

[@BrandiMartinbkny]

also the healthcare.

[@MySensualWorld]

Italy sounds just amazing!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Italy is just unbelievable. You have to go visit.

[@marcellosgarbini759]

🇮🇹

[@gaylelinde4757]

Thanks. I am a retired RN.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

You are welcome!

[@agnesebelgarbo9587]

Compliments on your vidio! You a really giving some extremely important information to people who would like to live in Calabria!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Agnese! Thank you for watching! I am glad you find it helpful!

[@annmariecaruso30]

My father was at the Puglies hospital in Catanzaro The Best Doctors evar,,,,

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

That is what I have heard. Our friend Nic Metta has cousins in the health industry there and swears by the care. There is also access to certain experimental treatments that you cannot get her win the States.

[@leyvincastillo6635]

Great information!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you Leyvin!

[@moyrarettig82]

Thanks for the information! I’m Chilean married to a Venetian. We are considering buying a property in southern Italy. For holidays initially, but who knows, we might end up living there. My biggest concern are my parents. I don’t want to leave them all by themselves here in Chile . So if we do move to Italy, I have to convince them to come too but Their concern is health care over there

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Moyra! I understand about your parents. I will be looking into more about health care when get there. Stay tuned!

[@Fake_account_001]

Where in the south?

[@henryvenis9772]

Benvenuta in Italia.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Grazie mille Henry!

[@WhenIrishEyes]

Speaking of life expectancy my Italian companion's grandmother was 97 and her grandfather 99 when they both sadly passed respectively 4 and 3 years ago.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

It is really amazing. Antonello was telling me about a. lady here who is in her 90's. She eat what she wants and smokes. She has outlasted all her naysayers.

[@miatam2]

I love your Videos Molto Bono, mi piacciono i tuoi video

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Gracie Mille!!!!

[@m1cajah]

Are there other channels similar to this for other European countries? You know, that provide information about daily living (not the “look at me!” living), security, basic info about cost of living, how to move there, medical care, etc? I would love to see information like that about places like France, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Scandinavia, Hungary, former Yugoslavian states, etc. This just fascinates me!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Gosh! I have not seen them but would love to as well.

[@m1cajah]

Super Savvy Travelers, LLC I really enjoy your channel. I hope you didn’t take my comment as a negative. I’ve never left the States, just don’t have the wanderlust. That, and I’m terrified of flying. 🤣 Your channel does make me “more likely” to travel outside the US some day.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

@@m1cajah No worries! I did not take it as negative at all. These are legitimate questions so you are always welcome to ask them.

[@nevisscot7697]

May I just say, as I live in Italy and work as a nurse, pharmacists are not doctors, therefore they can't give you some types of medicine, therefore things like antibiotics must have a prescription. I know some give it without. But they are wrong. However yes we do have a good Healthcare system.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you for clarifying.

[@donnacoelho3543]

Chris you are terrific. I have a question. We live in the US. My parents have good Healthcare here in Florida. They were asking if they can carry there coverage to italy?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Donna! I am not sure how that works and I think it depends on the health care carrier they have here. If they become residents they are eligible for Italian healthcare and I hear that if you combine that with an inexpensive health care plan you can get really good care quickly over there. Check with their healthcare carrier and I would love it if you could let me know. This is a very good question.

[@tigerspiritjourney]

Hi! Thank you for all your time and effort to make these videos! Just a quick question: If I want to have a Vespa or scooter, is there a special license and driving test there for that ? Any English-speaking teachers you know of? Thanks!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Julie, You are welcome! You do need a driver's license to drive a scooter. There are differing opinions as to whether you need na international driver's license and it could depend on the area. It is a good idea to get one before you go. We have never been asked about an IDL but it pays to be prepared. English speaking teachers for driving? Not sure I understand the question. I have not researched that bu thanks for the idea for a new video!

[@stefanogabrielli7130]

If you are satisfied with a small, low-powered 50 cc scooter. You don't need a driver's license to drive it.

[@Fake_account_001]

@@stefanogabrielli7130 law charged in 2013. Now you need a "patentito" means "small licence" , a easy to get AM category driving licence

[@TheKeithvidz]

I'd saved a wikipedia article on your adopted nation's health as research and decided to add video - amazing attractiveness at your age.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you!

[@TheKeithvidz]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC I'm trinidadian and want the best for our flagging health sector. Today free crappy gvt care/ expensive private. My solution: making private near nil (universal health) and better and more gvt facilities in terms of specialization and hospitals.

[@GillianTapping]

Hi! We're living in Sicily and got an Italian ID at the end of last year. We bought private health insurance that costs significantly more than you mentioned. Can you let us know where you bought health insurance for a few hundred dollars a year please? Currently we're paying that a month!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Gillian, I will check with Nick Metta as he was the one who told me about the policy.

[@Katy02u2]

How would I find out about testing/research for medical conditions, in Italy.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Can you email me? [e-mail]

[@yannip2083]

Can you do a video on what Italian taxes that American retirees in Italy are subject to? Do they tax the American social security pension that most retirees live on?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Please scroll through the interviews on this channel with Nick Metta. he addressed all of this in one of our interviews with him.

[@janetlombardi2314]

Would you provide some good health insurance providers thanks for the video

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Janet! I will research that!

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

Even as a foreign tourist you are entitled to government, free healthcare!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

If you are sick or injured and are hospitalized through the emergency room, you don't have to pay.

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC right.

[@FaustoM7432]

Anyway, all european countries have a similar universal health care system as Italy. But the worst thing is we have a lot of lobbies which are pushing our politicians to make our health care system like to US, and our politicians are following their "suggestions" instead to fixing the parts that are not working well.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

That is too bad.

[@typower9]

Very true!

[@muhammadsarimmehdi]

How do you use the Italian public healthcare system if you don't know the language? Is there some system in Italy to help foreigners who wish to seek medical help but don't know the language?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hello, It all depends on where you go. In some areas, English is easier to find than others but some areas not so much. I would not depend on it but Italian is relatively easy to learn.

[@Bailey_G]

If someone in the US has pets and wants to move to Italy what is the process for that?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Bailey! I actually address that and many things in my online course. Short answer, there are pet transport companies that you can use but do be careful if you ship them yourself. There is also a process for getting them certified to enter Europe and get their Pet passport. Your vet will know.

[@Travel_with_noor]

Is there any good treatment for anxiety or depression people also

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Well, I think the best treatment is a warm and loving community, good nourishing food and sunlight. Come over, learn the language and become part of the community and I am sure it will make you feel a lot better. That is just my opinion but I do not know of many who have to seek treatment for this here.

[@majamoore6209]

Could you provide more information on the cancer treatment study you can volunteer for. I have tried doing a Google search with no luck. The name of the facility would help.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Maja, Can you email me at [e-mail] and we can communicate there? It is much easier to keep track of correspondence via email. Thank you!

[@lauracarreira9157]

How much does it cost too get residency?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

116 Euros per person is the fee.

[@dramirez1154]

Can you get insurance with pre-existing a condition that require medications ?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi! I have not researched it yet but you can find out here: www.aetnainternational.com/en/individuals.html?keyword=%2Bitaly%20%2Bhealth%20%2Binsurance&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3Nv3BRC8ARIsAPh8hgIAqM-VC9JHREt90Z_LWXXWE15h6NEDDvjDB-GUqhXfK1eGkkNwjAIaAiBXEALw_wcB This is Aetna but I have not used them. I think they can answer your question.

[@KaratePath]

Depends on the condition. But public healthcare covers EVERYTHING. Even cancer, diabetes, lupus, being forever in a wheelchair with oxigen, or in a coma. Whatever... YEAH FOR REAL

[@sottius]

You don't need insurance! Health care is free of charge (mostly)

[@hisomeonetrackingmuch1309]

Do you have to have auto insurance if you chose to have a car? If you live in a village far from a medical center, I would think this necessary.Thank you

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hello, Yes you do need auto insurance. You can get insurance in the UK for autos though or in Italy. There are several companies.

[@hisomeonetrackingmuch1309]

Super Savvy Travelers, LLC thank you. About how much is it. Is the overall cost of a vehicle very expensive? I’ve heard it is a much bigger expense in Europe than it is state side.

[@billwilson6096]

HiSomebody - If you have to ask a dumb question like this maybe you should stay home.

[@martuccijr]

HiSomebody TrackingMuch? L

[@hisomeonetrackingmuch1309]

Bill Wilson well maybe. I was taught that asking the people, that might have the answers to the questions that you needed answered, was a good thing. However, if your attitude represents that of people that I would regularly encounter, on a journey to Italy, than I wouldn’t be interested anyway. Perhaps Spain would be a better fit.

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

I just had an mri done for my son in the US and with insurance my out of pocket was 1,229.00!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Holy Cow! that is CRAZY!

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

Super Savvy Travelers, LLC yes I almost dropped yo the floor when I hear what you said!

[@PornIsHate]

That's what happens in a country where insurance lobby controls the politicians through lobbying and the corporate media brainwashes Americans to vote against universal healthcare by fearmongering thats its "socialism".

[@catherinemori4539]

Free in Canada!

[@sljackiesmom]

$1229 copay. How’s that Obamacare working for you? Or did it ruin your once perfectly fine insurance? Like Pelosi said we had to pass it to find out.

[@soaringkite2673]

I recently had knee replacement surgery in Florence - the total cost was $24,000. Thank god I had excellent private insurance.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

OMG! That is amazing!

[@marcotesti3909]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC That was NOT a public hospital...

[@catherinemori4539]

Wow! That’s expensive!

[@soaringkite2673]

Marco Testi The surgery took place at Careggi Hospital in Florence, which is a public hospital, but because I am a foreigner living in Italy, I paid the price of a private hospital. Due to complications, I was also sent to a private rehab center - all this took place at the height of the viral infections. Another reason for my transfer was that Careggi became the center for the treatment of the virus, so all non infected patients were transferred to other hospitals and private clinics. It was quite an adventure! One that I hope not to ever repeat.

[@eugeniageorgescu2614]

How you get your residency as an American in Italy ?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Eugenia! I will be doing a video in the next few days on that subject. Meanwhile you can go here and find good information at our friend Nic Metta's site. www.studiolegalemetta.com/en/italian-elective-residence-visa/

[@eugeniageorgescu2614]

Super Savvy Travelers, LLC Thank you so much for this valuable information.

[@billburgess4720]

Moving to Italy to stay, do you cancel Medicare and Medicaid? It seems that kind of money each month would go a long way to their National plans...

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Bill, to be honest with you I’m not sure how that works with Medicare and Medicaid. It’s something I have to dig into.

[@belindamiller7808]

We all worried about ITALY because of the COVID pandemic. How has it recovered?

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Up North they got hit hard. It was pretty bad from what I saw however the South got fair warning and shut everything down quickly. Our area had very few cases and for that we are feeling very blessed.

[@elizabethmaria9533]

THERES A VERY GOOD HOSPITAL IN CATANZARO...

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Elizabeth! This is great to know! I hear there is a good one in Belvedere as well!

[@sadafbano1655]

Hi.im 50 yr old.im from Lahore Pakistan.want to live in a peaceful place.like you told about one Euro home.i Wana know how much cost will it take for example for living including all taxes and fees.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Hi Sadal! You have to factor in the cost of renovations (15-20K) The taxes are not a lot and are based on the property value. Before looking at purchasing, if you are planning on living in Italy, check into the residency requirements before you buy.

[@sadafbano1655]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC thanks a lot dear for your kind reply.

[@furriadroxiaiu]

Life expectancy: men 79, women 84. Don't worry, here in Italy, men are catching up quickly in proportion to the number of divorces.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Interesting statistic!

[@AelwynMr]

You most definitely CAN'T get antibiotics over the counter! That would be criminal! I think you may be confusing some drugs :)

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

I purchase amoxycillin over the counter at the pharmacy. Perfectly legal.

[@AelwynMr]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC It isn't legal. Most pharmacies will sell you some of the most common prescription drugs, especially if they know you always take them. Antibiotics should not be given lightly. You can check all authorised preparations containing _amoxicillina_ in the link down below and verify they are all "con ricetta ripetibile" i.e. with (repeatable) prescription www.federfarma.it/Farmaci-e-farmacie/Cerca-un-farmaco.aspx

[@Ilario82]

@@AelwynMr True, but they sometimes give you out of common sense. Say if you're going to some risky country and fear getting a bad dyarrhea. It depends, anyway I agree misuse of antibiotics is to be avoided.

[@yannip2083]

I hear you re MRI - More than $1000 out-of-pocket for MRI in the U.S.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Yes! Crazy!

[@happybrasato]

Long time? In Italy is totally normal,. 90 yo is normal

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

I guess it depends on your perspective. Italy has a very healthy lifestyle and I do see a lot of people living to a good old age.

[@duffwipeout]

What is Security like. Any problems with the Mafia. How did Calabria cope with Covid 19 .

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Dang! You guys are reading my mind! We just put up a video on that very subject! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3q3fIeNbNRkqcU On the COVID thing we did great! They shut down immediately and as a result had very few problems.

[@alchemisttttt]

Not true. Google MRI price Italy ...min $300

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Sorry, I rely on trusted friends that I know than Google search. This is exactly what my friend paid.

[@jilanigulam3958]

U think good about human

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

Thank you Jilani!

[@orriolbohigas591]

High quality healthcare ? mmmhhh not so fast. in Italy, the quality of the service is VERY random. some hospitals and some doctors, nurses etc. are fine, some other are simply horrible. And waiting lists are so long, a lot of people end up paying for a private doctor anyway.

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

From what I have heard form my friend who lives there, The best way to handle this is with an inexpensive medical coverage plan and the state run health care. This way you can get care fast and you still pay way less than you pay here in California for a co pay.

[@orriolbohigas591]

@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC yeah, that sounds better, because you have more options. here in northern italy sometimes you have to wait months for a visit (unless it's an emergency) and that is simply not acceptable, so you end up paying...

[@bria78]

Certo peró, ho saputo che un parto in ospedale americano puó costare fino a 50K dollari. Scherziamo? Mi scoccia pagare le tasse in Italia, sono alte, ma mi ricordo sempre che potrebbe andarci molto peggio.