Private health insurance

Finally, it is also possible to take out private health insurance. The benefits of a private health insurance “covering all risks” must “essentially” correspond to those ...

... of the national health insurance and not considerably differ from it. It is essential that the insurance does not have any waiting periods, cost caps, or exclude certain risks. Moreover, the insurance must pay for medical treatment in Austria directly. To be recognized by the residence authorities as a “health insurance covering all risks” the relevant insurance company must provide a written statement confirming that the insurance fulfils these requirements in addition to the insurance policy. Some insurance companies provide insurance products that are accepted by the authorities, e.g., above mentioned plans except swiss care.

following private insurance plans are approved by the residence authority in Vienna:

See the list from the MA35 home page