Guide to Changing Health Insurance Provider in Czech Republic

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Description

What is it?

This is a step-by-step guide on how to change your health insurance provider in the Czech Republic. Health insurance in the Czech Republic is mandatory for everyone and it’s important to choose a provider that best suits your needs.

Who needs it?

This guide is ideal for individuals living in the Czech Republic who wish to change their current health insurance provider for various reasons such as cost, services offered, or customer service.

Procedure

  1. Research potential health insurance providers: Each health insurance company offers different benefits and coverages. Review your options and determine which provider is the best for your needs.
  2. Complete the declaration form: Once you’ve chosen the new provider, complete their declaration form which typically includes your personal information and your current health insurance details.
  3. Submit the declaration form: Send the completed form to the new health insurance provider. The new health insurance company will then communicate with the old one to effect the change. All this has to be done before the end of September for the change to take effect from the next calendar year.
  4. Confirmation: Once the process is complete, your new health insurer will send you a confirmation, verifying that the exchange has happened.

Required Documents

  • Personal Identification details.
  • Details of your current health insurance.

Providers that can do it for you

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Additional details

  • Your previous medical records and previous claims have no impact on your ability to switch insurers.
  • Depending on your medical needs, employment status, and age, different health insurance companies might be better suited for you.
  • It’s worth noting that more expensive does not automatically mean better, make sure to thoroughly review the benefits each provider offers.

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