Medical treatment under compulsory health insurance in another region: what the deputy says
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Many Russians, while on vacation or on a business trip, wonder whether they can receive free medical care in another region of the country. State Duma deputy Svishchev explained how this works in an interview with TASS.
According to him, citizens of Russia have the full right to free treatment under a compulsory medical insurance (OMS) policy in any region of the country. The place where the insurance was issued does not matter. That is, a person who lives in one city can receive help in another if there is a need for it.
The deputy stressed that no special additional documents need to be filed for this and no payment for services is required. A patient only needs to show a valid OMS policy and an identity document. These rules apply to both planned and emergency care in state and municipal medical institutions.
Thus, a trip to another region does not deprive Russians of the right to free medical care. Before leaving, it is useful to find out where the nearest medical organizations are located and to keep your policy and passport with you.
Sources: RuNews24
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