About it
The service provides non-resident university students with information on how to access healthcare services provided by the Italian National Health Service (SSN).
The information is broken down by three different types of students: Italian nationals, foreign nationals who are EU citizens and foreign nationals who are not EU citizens.
Through the contact channels indicated in the dedicated section, you can ask for further informations.
Please remember that, in case of a serious illness, it is best to go to the nearest hospital. In case of emergency, you can contact the 112 Single Emergency Number.
Students who are Italian citizens
If you are a non-resident student who is an Italian citizen and you need a medical appointment in the city where you are studying, you can go to a doctor affiliated with the National Health Service, bringing your Health Card and ID. The fees are € 15 for outpatient visits and € 25 for home visits. If you do not know the list of general practitioners or your competent ASL, you can write to info.healthcare@edisu-piemonte.it indicating your full address.
If you live outside your municipality of residence for most of the year, you can choose a general practitioner in the city where you study. You will have to give up the one in your place of residence at your ASL, obtain the certificate and deliver it to the ASL of the city where you study, where you will fill out a self-certification form. During those periods when you return home, you will have to pay for health services.
Specialist appointments must be prescribed by your general practitioner and booked at the ASL, paying the prescribed co-payment. Prescriptions from general practitioners in other regions are also valid in Piedmont.
In case of emergency, go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call the single number 112.
EU citizen foreign students
If you are a non-resident student who is an EU citizen foreign student and you need a medical appointment in the city where you are studying, you can go to a doctor affiliated with the National Health Service, bringing your European Health Card (TEAM), proof of identity, and a clear photocopy of the TEAM card. The doctor will be able to provide you with general services, prescribe specialist appointments or tests and initiate reimbursement procedures through the ASL to the competent foreign institution.
For specialist appointments, you still need a prescription from your general practitioner. You can then book them at the ASL in the city where you study, paying the prescribed fee. If you do not know the list of general practitioners, you can request it by writing to info.healthcare@edisu-piemonte.it indicating your full address.
In case of emergency, go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call the single number 112.
Non-EU foreign citizen students
If you are a non-residentforeign student who is a non-EU citizen, to access the National Health Service (SSN) and have a general practitioner, you must register with the ASL of the city where you study and pay the annual fee of € 700 (valid from 1 January to 31 December). To register you will need a valid permit of stay; without it, the application cannot be accepted. Once registered, you will be able to choose your general practitioner, who will provide free general appointments and prescribe drugs and specialist services.
For specialist appointments or examinations, if you are registered with the SSN, you will need to contact your general practitioner, who will prescribe your exams; the services will then be booked through the local ASL, requiring a co-payment. If you have not yet registered, you will have to do so before using these services. If you do not know your competent ASL, you can write to info.healthcare@edisu-piemonte.it indicating your full address.
If you do not have a valid permit to stay, you cannot register with the SSN, but you can take out health insurance policy in Italy, making sure it provides adequate coverage. If, however, you are unable to afford the € 700 cost, you can contact your ASL to check if there are any exemptions.
In case of emergency, go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call the single number 112.
Contact
Mail: info.healthcare@edisu-piemonte.it
Telephone: +39 334 1006710
Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to noon
Office reception: by appointment at Verdi University Residence, Via Verdi 15, Turin.