Treatment within the EU/EEA or Switzerland in the event of medically unjustifiable long waiting times in Norway
If you are not offered treatment within a medically justifiable period of time in Norway, you can apply to Helfo for prior authorisation to have your treatment in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland.
Illustration: Morten Rakke / Helfo
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You must document that your health is such that it is not medically justifiable for you to wait any longer for the treatment concerned in Norway. The assessment will be carried out by Helfo based on the documentation you provide.
Please note that:
only treatment which is available in Norway under the national public health service can be approved;
you will need to find a treatment centre which is affiliated to the public health service in the country providing the treatment yourself;
If your prior authorisation is granted, you will not need to pay for the cost of the treatment yourself. You will have to pay any user fees yourself. You should check whether the country providing the treatment charges user fees for the treatment you will receive.
If you have already had the treatment, you can apply for retrospective authorisation. However, Helfo recommends that you apply in advance as this will reduce your financial risk.