Increasing Demand for Rehabilitation Services in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, the number of people needing rehabilitation services has been constantly rising. Rehabilitation is essential following surgeries, injuries, or prolonged treatments. The National Health Service of Ukraine reminds that everyone is entitled to free outpatient rehabilitation, regardless of their residence.
The medical guarantee program includes free rehabilitation services for both adults and children. Internally displaced individuals can choose any medical facility in Kyiv that has an agreement with the NHSU. However, obtaining an electronic referral from a family doctor is necessary prior to seeking services.
To find the nearest medical facilities, you can call the NHSU contact center at 16-77 or use the analytical dashboard on their website by following this link: https://cutt.ly/keDoF37u (select the region, locality, and service package).
Patients have the right to choose specialists and departments based on their specializations. A complete list of rehabilitation services is available at: https://cutt.ly/ieIPVARP.
If you are asked to pay for services covered by the medical guarantee program, this violates your rights. In such cases, it is advised to file a complaint:
- by calling the contact center at 16-77;
- by filling out the form on the website: https://cutt.ly/5eb9XKbN.