Citizens of Ukraine who were forced to move to Poland, fleeing Russian military aggression, received access to medical care on an equal basis with Polish citizens, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reports.
“To do this, you need to have a passport of a citizen of Ukraine, which has a mark on crossing the border after February 24, 2022. If you crossed the border without a passport – a document confirming the date of crossing the Polish border by Polish services. The provision of medical care for Ukrainians is free of charge,” the statement reads. message.
In addition, Ukrainians must have refugee status or temporary protection status, as well as an analogue of the Ukrainian identification number – PESEL, which will provide access to healthcare services.
To date, Poland has provided Ukrainians with free access to medical care at all levels: basic medical care – visits to family doctors, calling an ambulance; specialized outpatient care; diagnostic studies (as directed by a doctor); hospital treatment; psychiatric treatment; rehabilitation (except resorts); dental services.
Also, citizens of Ukraine, children and youth under 19 years of age have the right to receive free preventive vaccinations, according to the Polish Preventive Immunization Program. To do this, you should contact your family doctor and get the appropriate referral. In addition, every adult Ukrainian, as well as a child from 5 years old who are in Poland, can also be vaccinated against COVID-19.
