Legislation in Slovenia (insurance-based system)
According to applicable legislation in Slovenia, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants have the same entitlements. They can access free of charge "emergency medical care and essential treatment". Besides the services needed in very grave situations, ante and post natal care, family planning and assistance for abortion are also covered. Even though the law provides for a rather exhaustive definition of the concept "essential treatment", it also establishes that this term will be interpreted by doctors on a case by case basis. In addition, vulnerable asylum seekers with special needs (including children, unaccompanied minors, pregnant women and victims of several types of violence) and exceptionally some other applicants have the right to "additional medical services" as defined by a special commission appointed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Some undocumented migrants who cannot be expelled from Slovenia obtain the "tolerated status". This is just an authorisation to stay (not a residence permit) mainly granted to rejected asylum seekers and persons leaving the detention centre. These persons are entitled to the same health care rights as asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants.
Download the Comparative overview of the legislation on access to health care for undocumented migrants and asylum seekers in 16 countries (in Slovenian). Download the report in English.
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