How does the healthcare system work in Iceland?
Iceland has a universal healthcare system that is funded by taxes and partially by service fees. Healthcare services are primarily delivered by public providers, but there are also private healthcare providers. The system covers preventative healthcare, hospital treatment, certain types of medication, prenatal care, and rehabilitation services. Dental care for children up to the age of 18 is free. Adults are responsible for a greater portion of their dental costs. If you are an EU/EFTA citizen, you should bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). For those coming from outside the EU/EFTA, it’s crucial to have adequate health insurance coverage until you are covered by Icelandic health insurance, which generally kicks in after six months of residency.