Croatia

Public system

How health coverage works

In Croatia, basic health cover is provided by the public system.

Mandatory health insurance is run by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). Most residents add supplementary insurance, which covers co-payments.

Official source: HZZO

Basic coverage is provided by the public system. HZZO

Supplementary health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceHZZO
Insurers listedAllianz, Croatia osiguranje, Generali, UNIQA
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Croatia?

Mandatory health insurance is run by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). Most residents add supplementary insurance, which covers co-payments.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Croatia?

No. In Croatia, basic cover comes from the public system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.

Which health insurers can I look at in Croatia?

Well-known insurers listed for Croatia, in alphabetical order: Allianz, Croatia osiguranje, Generali, UNIQA. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Where can I find official information on health cover in Croatia?

HZZO: https://hzzo.hr/en