Finland is divided into hundreds of municipalities; these municipalities are responsible for coordinating health care support for their residents. Primary health care is offered by health centres established by a municipality or jointly by neighbouring municipalities. Health centre services comprises of medical consultations and provision for dental care, preventive care and environmental health care. Health centres also operates maternity and child health clinics, and organizes school and occupational health services. Health centres vary significantly in size. The biggest health centres employ hundreds of doctors and provide highly specialized services. There are also hospitals for people with mild and chronic illness. A small laboratory, a radiological unit and a physiotherapy unit are all available in municipalities’ health centres. For more information regarding health care in Finland click on the following link www.laakariliitto.fi

If you are a Permanent Resident of Finland you are covered by health insurance. This literarilly means that the Kela institution pays a share of your medical expenses. You can, for instance, claim a refund from the Kela institution in relation to many Medicines. Information on health services is available on the Kela website www.kela.fi