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🩺 Your guide to public healthcare in Finland

Healthcare
Finland’s public healthcare system provides high-quality medical care at relatively low costs. The pricing of medical services is based on fixed client fees. We’ve noticed an increasing number of questions in our community about this topic, so we’ve gathered the latest information on healthcare costs for 2025.

Key fees:

⭐ Outpatient visits

✔ Annual fee – €56.40 (covers unlimited doctor visits throughout the year). If not paid, each visit costs €28.20 (the actual cost of an appointment for the state is €155).

✔ Emergency visit – €38.70

If your doctor prescribes additional tests, such as blood work or X-rays, these procedures are covered by the public healthcare system and provided free of charge.

⭐ Dental services

✔ Basic dental appointment – €17.90

✔ Specialist dental appointment – €26.30

You can find details on other services and their costs here

Some fees may vary by municipality. For complete information, visit your local terveyskeskus (health center) or check the OmaKanta.fi portal.

⭐ Free services:

✔ Emergency medical care in urgent situations

✔ Medical services for children under 18

✔ Maternity care and childbirth

✔ School healthcare (check-ups, vaccinations, basic care)

✔ Psychological support for children and youth

✔ Screening programs

✔ National vaccination program

✔ Preventive healthcare (healthy lifestyle consultations)

✔ Psychiatric care in emergencies

⭐ Annual payment cap

In 2025, the maximum annual cap for healthcare fees is €762. Once you reach this limit, you can obtain a certificate that exempts you from further payments. Keep track of your expenses and save all invoices and receipts to ensure you receive the exemption when eligible.

⭐We also remind you about omaolo.fi, a convenient online tool that helps assess symptoms, provides recommendations, and connects you with a doctor from the comfort of your home.

Take care and stay well! 💙