What is the healthcare system like in Russia?

Healthcare in Russia is free to all residents through a compulsory state health insurance program. Because of this, many expats in Russia choose private medical treatment which is widely available in many areas. Patients access doctors, dentists, and medical specialists through the state system or privately.

Does Russia have a good healthcare system?

The Bloomberg Healthcare Efficiency Rankings place Russia at 53rd out of the 56 countries measured. America sits at 54th. They spend $524 per-capita on healthcare, which is one-eighteenth what the U.S. spends but is more in line with a developing country than an industrialized one.

The Russian healthcare system might seem similar to other systems elsewhere in Europe, with both state and private health insurance available for accessing healthcare in Russia.

How does the US health care system differ from other countries?

The U.S. health care system is unique among advanced industrialized countries. The U.S. does not have a uniform health system, has no universal health care coverage, and only recently enacted legislation mandating healthcare coverage for almost everyone.

Do you have to pay for health insurance in Russia?

Once you begin working in Russia, your employer will pay around 2–3\% of your salary into a social tax, a percentage of which is paid into a national Russian healthcare fund. Once an employer pays this compulsory medical insurance, you have the right to free medical assistance from public Russian healthcare clinics.

How can foreigners access public healthcare in Russia?

Foreign residents in Russia, both permanent and temporary, can access public healthcare through OMI. Many expat residents are also covered by voluntary healthcare insurance (VHI) which is a supplementary insurance usually offered through employers.