Slovenia

Public system

How health coverage works

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

Compulsory health insurance is administered by the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS). Most residents add supplementary insurance, which covers co-payments.

Official source: ZZZS

Basic coverage is provided by the public system. ZZZS

Supplementary health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceZZZS
Insurers listedAdriatic Slovenica, Vzajemna, Zavarovalnica Triglav
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Slovenia?

Compulsory health insurance is administered by the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS). Most residents add supplementary insurance, which covers co-payments.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Slovenia?

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

Which health insurers can I look at in Slovenia?

Well-known insurers listed for Slovenia, in alphabetical order: Adriatic Slovenica, Vzajemna, Zavarovalnica Triglav. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

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

ZZZS: https://www.zzzs.si/en