EU Citizens and Health Insurance in the Republic of Croatia

Citizens who receive a pension from an EU Member State are entitled to use health insurance in the Republic of Croatia – thanks to EU regulations on the coordination of social security systems. These rights are governed by two key regulations: Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems Regulation (EC) No. 987/2009 (implementing regulation) According to these regulations: “A person receiving a pension or pensions under the legislation of one or more Member States who is not entitled to benefits in kind under the legislation of the Member State of residence shall nevertheless receive such benefits for themselves and their family...

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