In certain cases, patients are entitled to arrange medical treatment abroad, which is financed by the health insurance fund. Most often, it is a consultation with a specialist, treatment for a specific illness or surgery carried out in another EU country. There are two ways to get planned treatment in an EU country: - with an S2 form If you get an S2 form, your health insurance will directly cover the cost of treatment abroad /if it is carried...
In recent years, conducting treatment in Turkey has become extremely popular. It has gained a good reputation not only in Bulgaria, but all over the world. All this is due to the purposeful policy of the Republic of Turkey aiming at the development of the so-called medical tourism. This concept means that a large number of people visit a foreign country for the purpose of diagnosis, rehabilitation or treatment. Representatives of different count...
Already in 2020 on the market appeared the drug "Xemmus", created by Russian scientists. It is applied on patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. It is an open effective supportive therapy that allows multiple sclerosis patients to remain socially active. It is this drug that has prompted many poros affected by the disease to head for multiple sclerosis treatment in Russia. In cases where patients and their families are unable to fund treatme...
There are many different reasons that make patients seek treatment abroad. In some cases, their choice is dictated by the need to undergo a certain treatment, which, however, cannot be carried out anywhere in Bulgaria. There are countries that have far better equipped hospitals and specialised medical teams. They have the ability to successfully perform complex operations, in some cases life-saving operations, which cure or halt the development o...
There are some more specific diseases that are not treatable in Bulgaria. Fortunately, however, in many cases the same disease is successfully treated in other countries. For example, patients are often referred for treatment in Turkey. When treatment abroad is necessary, i.e. if it cannot be provided for you in Bulgaria, you can apply for an S 2 form for elective treatment. For this purpose, you need to choose the clinic where you intend to hav...
Faced with a more serious diagnosis, many Bulgarians opt for treatment abroad. The affordable prices at which high quality medical services are offered make our southern neighbour Turkey a much preferred destination visited by people from all over the world for health and medical tourism. Although prices are lower than in other countries, they often prove prohibitive for the average Bulgarian family. In these cases, the patient is left with the o...
There is a fund for the treatment of children under the Council of Ministers. It provides organizational and financial support to Bulgarian children up to the age of 18 in cases of need of treatment abroad. Take a look at our Children's Treatment Abroad Fund to see more examples of how certain donation amounts can help. But people over the age of 18 may also need urgent treatment. Often they find themselves in a situation where they simply don'...
When one is faced with the diagnosis of cancer, one inevitably becomes seriously worried. However, in recent years, medicine has advanced quite a lot, so this is certainly not a verdict, and treatment is quite possible. One of the best options is cancer treatment in Turkey. Cancers that are considered incurable in other countries are successfully treated there. What may worry the patient and his family is the cost of treatment. But there is good...
When it comes to medical cancer treatment, Turkey is a world-renowned destination around the globe. The panorama is such that it provides medical tourists the opportunity to feel at ease with their treatment. This increases the chances of reaching positive results. Many international patients choose cancer treatment in Turkey due to their hospital infrastructure. Also, Turkey has serious international connectivity. Airlines are increasing the nu...
Unfortunately, cases of cancer are constantly being diagnosed all over the world. There are more and more cancer patients. However, the word 'cancer' no longer sounds like a sentence for people living in developed countries. When it comes to choosing where to have tests and manipulations, patients are increasingly turning to cancer treatment in Turkey. If the cost turns out to be higher than they can afford, people often resort to organizing a ch...
Accommodation in a Turkish hospital for cancer treatment If you missed the first part of the article you can do so here : The most important things to know when undergoing treatment in Turkey Part 1 It is common practice for Turkish hospitals to have contracts with hotels and for accommodation to take place there. When treatment starts, if it does not require continuous hospitalization, people are sent to the hotel. In the mornings, there is a...