Aleris Norway
Did you know that you can receive medical care in other EU countries and have the costs reimbursed? At Aleris we offer fast, high-quality care, with expenses covered by your home country’s authorities. We are here to guide you through the process.
Cross-border healthcare allows you, as an EU/EEA citizen, to seek medical care in another member country and receive reimbursement from your own government. This is regulated in EU Directive 2011/24/EU.
Yes, you can choose between public and private healthcare providers in another EU/EEA country, as long as the care is medically necessary and normally covered by your home country’s healthcare system.
In some cases, prior authorization is required to receive reimbursement, particularly for:
To you as the patient: If you pay for the care upfront, you can apply for reimbursement afterward from your local authority.
Prior authorization cannot be denied if the care:
With prior authorization, you are guaranteed that the costs will be covered.
Without prior authorization, you may pay upfront and apply for reimbursement afterward, but there is a risk that some costs may not be covered.
If waiting times in your home country are medically unacceptable, you may be eligible for prior authorization to receive care in another EU/EEA country. This is especially applicable if your health is at risk of worsening.
If you're unsure which authority to contact in your home country, each EU member state has a national contact point to guide you.
To find the national contact point in your country, check this guide.
