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Denmark is the land of “hygge”, has a unique quality and way of life, and above all it is one of the happiest countries in the world. It mainly attracts expatriates from Europe,<\/a> Asia and North America who want to make the most of their life abroad. Denmark offers many opportunities and advantages to its inhabitants: flexibility, work-life balance, security… The Danish healthcare system is of high quality, with a good digital presence in hospitals. In this guide, we explain how to cover your health in Denmark, and how public health insurance works in this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way forward: expatriate insurance in Denmark<\/mark><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your needs, there are several ways to cover yourself in Denmark. The choice of health insurance is not to be taken lightly if you want to get the best possible reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a European citizen, you can apply for a European Health Insurance Card from your health insurance company. But be aware that this is only suitable for emergencies or medically necessary treatments. If you plan to live in Denmark, you will need a more comprehensive health insurance. The same applies to travel insurance, which has limited medical cover and is therefore not suitable for living abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expatriate insurance<\/a> in Denmark is designed specifically for foreigners who wish to settle and live in Denmark. Unlike other types of insurance, the scope of its coverage is worldwide: you can travel safely without fear of unexpected medical expenses. It reimburses more of your health costs, both for inpatient and outpatient treatment. It is also more flexible, as it usually offers several levels of cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being covered by the modern and successful Danish health care system<\/mark><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a newcomer to Denmark, you have the opportunity to be covered by the Danish health insurance system, Sygesikring<\/a>. One condition is that you must be registered at the Population Registration Office in order to receive your “Sygesikringskort” health card, known for its yellow colour, and your Danish social security number, the CPR number, within about a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danish insurance groups<\/mark><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two groups of health insurance when you are covered by Danish health insurance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n