Vienna boasts of an excellent healthcare system. The services of the city's top medical experts are available to all patients irrespective of age, income or living circumstances.
Having health insurance means access to all services and benefits rendered by Vienna's health care institutions, including routine treatment as well as organ transplants. Most vaccinations are free for children and young people up to the age of 15. Adults are entitled to one free preventive medical check-up per year.
For a more detailed guide to healthcare in Vienna, please click here. For a list of reputed doctors in Vienna, please click here.
If you're looking for English speaking doctors, you'll find them on this link.
Hospitals
Hospitals are well regarded internationally and are equipped with excellent equipment. Vienna has a wide range of hospitals offering different types of treatment. They are supported by the Vienna Hospital Association and other organisations.
The General Hospital is Vienna's biggest hospital with more than 2,200 beds and almost 9,000 staff. Click here for a list of all hospitals in the city.
Update 16/05/2009
Expatriate health insurance in Austria
With so much to deal with before leaving your home country, (taxes, moving house, paperwork etc.) the careful planning of your expatriation to Vienna is an essential step. As far as healthcare is concerned, your local social security scheme won’t be accompanying you to your host country and, once abroad, you might be surprised by the care system you find in Austria So, before leaving, make sure you have appropriate cover!
Cigna is one of the world's biggest international insurers with more than 30 years' experience in providing global health insurance across 200 countries and territories. They have access to more than 1.65 million hospitals, physicians, clinics and specialists worldwide.
Cigna Global's flexible plans are specifically designed for expats and globally mobile individuals who move to Austria. All their plans can be tailored to your individual requirements in Austria, always finding the right healthcare solution, whatever the situation and budget.
Getting a health insurance quote
Create your perfect plan with Cigna and combine the reassurance of comprehensive inpatient cover with the flexibility of optional extra benefits.
Click on the button to access the online tool and get a quote in 2 minutes.