Lithuania

Public system

How health coverage works

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

Public health insurance is compulsory and run by the National Health Insurance Fund. Private insurers offer voluntary health cover.

Official source: National Health Insurance Fund

Basic coverage is provided by the public system. National Health Insurance Fund

Voluntary health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceNational Health Insurance Fund
Insurers listedBTA, Compensa, ERGO, Gjensidige
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Lithuania?

Public health insurance is compulsory and run by the National Health Insurance Fund. Private insurers offer voluntary health cover.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Lithuania?

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

Which health insurers can I look at in Lithuania?

Well-known insurers listed for Lithuania, in alphabetical order: BTA, Compensa, ERGO, Gjensidige. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

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

National Health Insurance Fund: https://ligoniukasa.lrv.lt/en