Health insurance

Student coverage pathway in Romania

EU students often use EHIC. Non-EU students frequently need private coverage before residence-permit steps.

Young professional and working-student pathway

Employees contribute to CASS through payroll and then complete local registration for family doctor and national card workflows.

Key risk and common mistake

Going to IGI without valid insurance documentation can delay permit processes and create avoidable renewal costs.

Step-by-step health insurance setup

1. Purchase compliant private policy before IGI appointment when required.
2. Store policy and translated documents with your permit file.
3. After employment starts, verify CASS payroll deductions.
4. Register with a family doctor and follow national card issuance steps.

What to keep in your compliance folder

• Enrollment certificate and visa/permit documents
• Insurance policy PDF and payment receipts
• Registration confirmations from public portals or authorities
• GP assignment or local health card confirmation

Official links

• Romanian Immigration Inspectorate (IGI)
• Romanian National Health Insurance House
• Romanian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

General practitioner setup in Romania

You usually need formal registration with a Medic de Familie to access ongoing primary care efficiently.

Required documents

• ID/residence card
• Evidence of active health contribution status when requested

Registration steps

1. Ask local contacts which Medic de Familie currently accepts new patients.
2. Visit clinic with documents and request registration.
3. Sign required forms so the doctor can register you in national records.

Common trap

If contribution status is not aligned, registration can stall and prescription access can be delayed.

Official references

• CNAS
• IGI