(edit title) Seeing a GP in Sweden Should I wait for a personnummer to see a doctor? Options

[hittheroadjack]

I'm a UK citizen. Am waiting for my right of residence to come through from migrationsverket based on a new job (don't know how long that usually takes). Then I can apply for my personnummer from skatteverket (I hear this tends to take 10 days or so).

Does anyone know when my EHIC (European health insurance card) stops footing the bill and when my Swedish tax contributions start? I assume that'll take a while will it?

I need to see a GP about my hand but I don't know whether I should wait until I have a personnummer. It's the kind of problem which will need long term follow ups. Will it just confuse the system if I start without a personnumer or will they still be able to keep track of previous visits and tests?

In short my question is about how to best insure continuity of care considering my above situation.

Tack så mycket!

[Puffin]

If it is an emergency then you can use your EU health card - if it is routine of ongoing problems then you may be charged more as certain services are only available to residents

[Bender B Rodriquez]

The EHIC card should be valid until you are in the Swedish system. There should be no gap.

The Swedish system is not based on tax contributions, so as soon as you have a personnummer you will be able to pay the same fees as everyone else to go to the doctor.

Depending on where you live there may or may not exist a central medical record system. In any case, your local doctor will have all the records.

[hittheroadjack]

If it is an emergency then you can use your EU health card - if it is routine of ongoing problems then you may be charged more as certain services are only available to residents

Not an emergency - just getting more and more painful. I think I'll wait then. I hope I'll have a personnummer within a couple of weeks all being well.

The EHIC card should be valid until you are in the Swedish system. There should be no gap.The Swedish system is not based on tax contributions, so as soon as you have a person ... (show full quote)

The EHIC card should be valid until you are in the Swedish system. There should be no gap.

The Swedish system is not based on tax contributions, so as soon as you have a personnummer you will be able to pay the same fees as everyone else to go to the doctor.

Depending on where you live there may or may not exist a central medical record system. In any case, your local doctor will have all the records. ... (hide full quote)

Thanks. Good info to know! It'll make things far less complicated when I have my personnummer!

[carterhayes]

Dont wait! There is a private clinic at Kommendörsgatan http://www.stockholmmedicaloffice.se/ with GPs. Call them! Ask if they will take you, how much it cost or if they have any advice for you. A visit might cost 200 - 300 Crowns. They will help you with remittance if needed, and they are really kind. Just say a 'friend recommended you to call them".

[Kinighty]

I have heard that FK will refund the fee if you have applied for Personal number but haven't received at the time of vising the doctor..but in ur case you haven't even applied for it...so don't know how it works for this..

[hittheroadjack]

FK? I'm assuming that's the acronym for the Swedish equivalent of the NHS - is that right?

True but I'll be applying as soon as I hear back from migrationsverket. It would certainly get me in front of a doctor sooner. Thanks for the info!! It hurts just to type this!! But it's not a typical carpal tunnel presentation which is why I'm a little more worried.

I'll get on it as soon as I'm in the process of applying for a personnumer.

Tack så mycket

[Ambre]

You should have asked for a PN first then go to migrationverket, thats what I did the week I got here as an EU citizen its quick and easy, got PN within 1 week then I went to MV and even though there was no problems since I am EU, it took them 4 months to reply ...

[Mib]

Keep the receipts as some companies will allow you to reclaim the cost via expenses.

[hittheroadjack]

You should have asked for a PN first then go to migrationverket, thats what I did the week I got here as an EU citizen its quick and easy, got PN within 1 week then I went to ... (show full quote)

You should have asked for a PN first then go to migrationverket, thats what I did the week I got here as an EU citizen its quick and easy, got PN within 1 week then I went to MV and even though there was no problems since I am EU, it took them 4 months to reply ... ... (hide full quote)

Can i still do this? I thought I had to get my "right of residence" before I went to skatteverket to get PN?

Hmmmmm 4 Months!!! Is this normal?!

[Ambre]

yep, 3-4 months or more is normal for MV ..check the other threadson the subject on here, you will see...

I dont know if you can still do it but it doesnt cost you anything to try, the worse that can happen is that they say no and you are back to where you are now, you wont lose anything anyway so go for it ...I dont see why it wouldnt be possible anyway since you are EU

[hittheroadjack]

Right OK. Well I'm "officially" starting my job on Monday. Is it illegal to start before I have the personnummer? Or is OK to go to get it on Monday during my time off? I hope that if I show willingness to pay tax they know I'm not trying to fiddle the system?!?!

Tack så mycket Ambre!

[Bender B Rodriquez]

It is not illegal, but it will be a pain in the ass if you don't have personnummer and bank account, unless you can persuade them to pay salary into your UK account.