The S1 Form is a key document in the context of healthcare within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland.
Below all the details about what it is, what it is used for and how to request it in the following article.
1. What is the S1 Form?
The S1 Form is a certificate that attests to the right to healthcare for people who do not reside in the country where they are insured, allowing these people to register with the healthcare institution of the country where they reside and to receive healthcare under the same conditions as the citizens of that country.
2. What is it used for?
The S1 Form is mainly useful in these situations:
- Pensioners: if a pensioner resides in a country other than the one where they receive their pension, the S1 Form allows them to access healthcare in their country of residence.
- Posted workers: workers temporarily sent to another country for work reasons can use the S1 Form to guarantee health coverage during their stay.
- Family members of cross-border workers: family members of people who work in one country but reside in another can use the S1 Form to access healthcare in their country of residence.
3. How to obtain it
The S1 Form must be requested from the competent authority for health insurance in the country where you are insured. In general, this means:
- For pensioners: the S1 Form in Italy can be issued by the Ministry of Health exclusively to the pension holder or to a dependent family member residing abroad before 1980, while pensioners or dependent family members residing abroad after 1980 must request the S1 Form exclusively from the ASL of last registration.
- For posted workers: the insurance institution of the country where the worker is normally insured.
- For family members of cross-border workers: the insurance institution of the country where the worker is insured.
It is important to note that:
- The specific procedure may vary depending on the country and the individual situation.
- It is advisable to contact the competent insurance institution directly to obtain accurate and up-to-date information.
4. Conclusions
The S1 Form is essential to ensure the continuity of healthcare for those who move within the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, ensuring that health rights acquired in one country are also recognized in another. Pensioners or dependent family members residing abroad after 1980 must request the S1 Form exclusively from the ASL of last registration. For more information on the S1 Form in Italy, please consult the following official page of the Ministry of Health: https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/cureUE/homeCureUE.jsp?lingua=english
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