Liechtenstein - Sickness benefits in kind
This chapter describes the sickness benefits in kind you may receive. The following benefits are addressed:
- check-ups, treatments and care measures
- patient transport.
In what situation can I claim?
Benefits in kind can be awarded when there is health insurance cover. The insurance cover is granted without reservation and regardless of any existing illnesses from the first day of membership in the health insurance scheme. No minimum membership duration has been set for this.
What conditions do I need to meet?
All persons resident or employed/self-employed in Liechtenstein must have health insurance cover. Each person must register individually with a health insurance scheme and the contributions (premiums) are collected for each insured person (individual system).
What am I entitled to and how can I claim?
Coverage includes preventive check-ups, check-ups, treatment and care measures carried out by a doctor, chiropractor, other health practitioner (e.g. physiotherapists) or associations providing home help and care (Spitex home care organisations), including medicines, medical products and analyses prescribed by a doctor. Medicines should be prescribed by a doctor on the basis of a special list (which also includes generic medicines, i.e. other medicines that have the same effect).
When medically indicated, the costs are borne for check-ups, treatment and care measures provided as inpatient care or day care in treatment establishments (general department).
Patient transport is also covered by the health insurance if and when it is justified.
Know your rights
European Commission publications:
Who do you need to contact?
Amt für Gesundheit
Äulestrasse 51
Postfach 684
9490 Vaduz
LIECHTENSTEIN
Tel. +423 236 73 40
Email: marita.beck@llv.li