What is the EU cross-border scheme?
Irish residents may seek eligible treatment in another EU country and apply to the HSE for reimbursement.
What does Eutas Health do?
It coordinates overseas treatment, records, travel, accommodation, transfers, and reimbursement paperwork.
Who is eligible?
People ordinarily entitled to Irish public treatment who have a GP referral; a medical card, insurance, or an existing waiting-list place is not required.
Which treatments qualify?
Treatments available through Ireland’s public system, subject to eligibility.
When is reimbursement paid?
HSE processing can take roughly 6–8 months after a complete claim is received.
Are tests needed before travel?
It depends on the procedure; imaging, ECGs, and blood tests may be arranged.
Is follow-up care available in Ireland?
You return to normal Irish care after travelling.
Does the company charge patients?
Some administration costs are charged for but mostly support is free to patients and funded by partner hospitals.
What information is supplied before departure?
All details associated with surgery, clinician, hospital, cost, and accommodation details.
Why use this Eutas Health?
Hospital partnerships, transport support, and paperwork assistance.