As a foreigner living in Galway, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Galway if they have access to public healthcare in Galway. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes I qualify because I am a German pensioner and the German government dock my pension to pay the Irish government for my medical card. It covers most things but only with enormously long waiting lists. The public hospitals are dirty, OVERCROWDED and without sufficient doctors," explained one expat living in Galway, Ireland.
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"As a foreigner living in Galway, you will have access to public healthcare, provided you meet certain residency requirements. The Irish public healthcare system, known as the Health Service Executive (HSE), offers a range of services, including primary care, hospital care, and emergency services. However, depending on your income and residency status, you may be required to pay for certain services or treatments. The quality of healthcare in Ireland is generally good, with well-trained medical professionals and modern facilities. However, waiting times for non-emergency treatments can be long, and some people choose to supplement their public healthcare with private insurance to access faster treatment and additional services," said another expat in Galway, Ireland.
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As a foreigner living in Galway, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
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