Insurance that covers medical treatment costs in Poland; it allows you to visit a general practitioner and receive hospital care. It is not accident insurance (so-called, NNW). This refers to insurance that enables you to use both outpatient (clinic) and inpatient (hospital) medical services, or a current insurance policy that confirms coverage of treatment costs by the insurer. A document confirming your insurance may include:
• NFZ insurance agreement
Submit the original insurance agreement with the National Health Fund (pol. NFZ) for inspection, along with the proof of paying the insurance contributions (from the date of conclusion of the agreement until the date the decision is issued).
Remember: each monthly contribution (premium) must be paid by the 15th of the following month!
• Entitlement under social security coordination regulations
e.g., registration with the Social Insurance Institution ( pol. ZUS)
Provide confirmation of registration with ZUS and proof of paid contributions.
• Foreign health insurance
If the insurance was issued outside Poland, it must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. Submit both the original insurance document and the original translation.
• Private health insurance.
The private health insurance must cover medical treatment costs in the territory of the Republic of Poland (i.e., you must include outpatient and hospital services). Accident insurance (NNW) is not sufficient to confirm that you have insurance to cover medical expenses. The private health insurance must be valid on the date of the decision.
If the insurance contribution is paid in instalments, attach the proof of payment (original for inspection).
If you pay by instalments, make sure to submit proof of payment (original for inspection).