Health system
Sweden is well known for its high-standard medical service. Everybody resident in Sweden is covered by the national health insurance system. The authorities responsible for public healthcare are the county councils/regions and the municipalities. The Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) administers state benefits relating to dental care. The health insurance system covers most of the costs of visits to doctors, hospitalisation and laboratory fees. Maternity care and paediatric care are free of charge.
Medical care and hospitalisation are covered by a patient fee. The size of this fee is determined regionally and may vary depending on the medical service provided and between regions. EU/EEA/Swiss/British citizens, as well as citizens of third countries in some cases, who work in Sweden are entitled to dental care and healthcare in Sweden on the same terms as those who are resident in Sweden.
If you need to consult a doctor you have several options. Health care facilities could be changed from county to county. Not every county offers the same health care options.You can call 1177 provides health consultation according to your symptoms. Their website www.1177.se provides information about health centers in Sweden. You can search by clicking sök mottagning (In English: search clinic) and enter your location to find the closest clinic.