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Your health care plan with Kaiser Permanente is more than just health coverage—it’s a partnership in health. It connects you to a group of physicians, services, and tools that help you live your healthy best. Plus, you get most preventive care services at little to no cost.

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Our hmo plan is easy on your budget with no deductible and low, predictable costs for care. with signature, you get high-quality care from 1,700+ permanente physicians and specialists within the region’s leading health system.* they practice at our innovative, state-of-the-art medical centers, where you can access many services under one roof, saving you time and hassle. you can also save yourself trips with $0 telehealth care from the comfort of home.**, you can get many types of specialty care without a referral, including obstetrics-gynecology (ob-gyn), pediatrics, and mental health services. you also have access to urgent care and emergency care nationwide, so you’re always covered., active employees, a quick look at out-of-pocket costs.

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3 Out-of-network urgent care available when out of service area.

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* In the survey Best Health Insurance Companies for 2021 by Insure.com, Kaiser Permanente as a national enterprise is rated #1 overall among 15 companies. In the NCQA Commercial Health Plan Ratings 2022, our commercial plan is rated 5 out of 5, the highest rating in MD, VA, and DC. The 2022 Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Kaiser Permanente cancer care program. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is the largest multispecialty medical group in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas and exclusively treats Kaiser Permanente members. Permanente doctors are recognized as Top Doctors in Northern Virginia Magazine (2022), Washingtonian magazine (2022), and Baltimore magazine (2022). According to NCQA’s Quality Compass® 2021, we’re rated 5 out of 5 in 29 measures, including: controlling blood pressure (heart disease), blood pressure control (140/90) (diabetes), glucose control, colorectal cancer screening, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, childhood immunizations, prenatal check-ups, and postpartum care. Quality Compass is a registered trademark of the NCQA.

** If you travel out of state, phone appointments and video visits may not be available due to state laws that may prevent doctors and health care providers from providing care across state lines. Laws differ by state. If you have an HSA-qualified deductible plan, you may need to pay the full charges for scheduled phone appointments and video visits until you reach your deductible. Once you reach your deductible, you won’t pay anything for scheduled phone appointments and video visits. If you have an HMO Plus or DHMO Plus plan, you can access care from non-network providers within Kaiser Permanente service areas. You will be charged an out-of-network copay.

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Can you see me now? Video visits at Kaiser Permanente

Get care you need without leaving home, school or work. Save the time, avoid the traffic and keep money for parking, fares and babysitters in your pocket. Via video*, for no cost, Kaiser Permanente members can consult with an emergency medicine physician using a web-enabled computer or mobile device. Best of all, the care members receive is connected to their primary care doctors via their electronic medical record.

Find out more about video visits by watching the video below.

If you have a Kaiser Permanente HSA-qualified deductible plan, you will need to pay the full cost for scheduled phone and video visits until you reach your deductible. Once you reach your deductible, your copay is $0 for scheduled phone and video visits.

*Video visits are available to Kaiser Permanente members who have a camera-equipped computer or mobile device and are registered at kp.org. You must be present in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC, for visits with your primary care physician or mental health provider. For urgent video visits with an emergency doctor, you may be also be present in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. For certain medical or mental health conditions. For video visits with a mental health provider, appointments can be scheduled for follow-up care.

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2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey

Published: Sep 25, 2019

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• Section 1: Cost of Health Insurance

In 2019, the average annual premiums are $7,188 for single coverage and $20,576 for family coverage. The average premium for single coverage increased by 4% since 2018 and the average premium for family coverage increased by 5%. The average family premium has increased 54% since 2009 and 22% since 2014.

This graphing tool allows users to look at changes in premiums and worker contributions for covered workers at different types of firms over time: https://www.kff.org/interactive/premiums-and-worker-contributions/

PREMIUMS FOR SINGLE AND FAMILY COVERAGE

• The average premium for single coverage in 2019 is $7,188 per year. The average premium for family coverage is $20,576 per year [ Figure 1.1 ].
• The average annual premium for family coverage for covered workers in small firms ($20,236) is similar to the average premium for covered workers in large firms ($20,717). [ Figure 1.2 ].
• The average annual premiums for covered workers in HDHP/SOs are lower for single coverage ($6,412) and family coverage ($18,980) than overall average premiums. The average premiums for covered workers enrolled in PPOs are higher for single ($7,675) and family coverage ($21,683) than the overall plan average [ Figure 1.1 ].
• The average premiums for covered workers with single coverage and for family coverage are similar across regions for all plan types [ Figure 1.3 ].
• The average premium for single coverage varies across industries. Compared to the average single premiums for covered workers in other industries, the average premiums for covered workers in the Manufacturing and Retail categories are relatively low and the average premium for State and Local Government workers are relatively high [ Figure 1.4 ].
• The average premiums for covered workers in firms with a relatively large share of lower-wage workers (where at least 35% of the workers earn $25,000 annually or less) are lower than the average premiums for covered workers in firms with a smaller share of lower-wage workers ($6,189 vs. $7,233 for single coverage and $17,633 vs. $20,709 for family coverage) [ Figure 1.6 ].
• The average premiums for covered workers in firms with a relatively large share of older workers (where at least 35% of the workers are age 50 or older) are higher than the average premiums for covered workers in firms with a smaller share of older workers ($7,485 vs. $6,941 for single coverage and $21,491 vs. $19,807 for family coverage) [ Figure 1.6 ].
• The average premiums for family coverage for covered workers in firms with a relatively large share of younger workers (where at least 35% of the workers are age 26 or younger) are lower than the average premiums for covered workers in firms with a smaller share of younger workers ($19,094 vs. $20,753) [ Figure 1.6 ].
• Premiums also vary by type of firm ownership. Covered workers at private for-profit firms have lower average annual premiums than covered workers at public firms or private not-for-profit firms for both single and family coverage [ Figure 1.6 ].

Figure 1.1: Average Annual Premiums for Covered Workers, Single and Family Coverage, by Plan Type, 2019

Figure 1.2: Average Monthly and Annual Premiums for Covered Workers, by Plan Type and Firm Size, 2019

Figure 1.3: Average Monthly and Annual Premiums for Covered Workers, by Plan Type and Region, 2019

Figure 1.4: Average Monthly and Annual Premiums for Covered Workers, by Plan Type and Industry, 2019

Figure 1.5: Average Annual Premiums for Covered Workers With Family Coverage, by Firm Characteristics, 2019

Figure 1.6: Average Annual Premiums for Covered Workers, by Firm Characteristics and Firm Size, 2019

PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION

• Seventeen percent of covered workers are employed in a firm with a single premium at least 20% higher than the average single premium, while 19% of covered workers are in firms with a single premium less than 80% of the average single premium [ Figure 1.7 ].
• For family coverage, 19% of covered workers are employed in a firm with a family premium at least 20% higher than the average family premium, while 19% of covered workers are in firms with a family premium less than 80% of the average family premium [ Figure 1.7 ].
• Seven percent of covered workers are in a firm with an average annual premium of at least $10,000 for single coverage [ Figure 1.8 ]. Seven percent of covered workers are in a firm with an average annual premium of at least $28,000 for family coverage [ Figure 1.9 ].

Figure 1.7: Distribution of Annual Premiums for Single and Family Coverage Relative to the Average Annual Single or Family Premium, 2019

Figure 1.8: Distribution of Annual Premiums for Covered Workers With Single Coverage, 2019

Figure 1.9: Distribution of Annual Premiums for Covered Workers With Family Coverage, 2019

PREMIUM CHANGES OVER TIME

• The average premium for single coverage has grown 19% since 2014, similar to the growth in the average premium for family coverage (22%) over the same period [ Figure 1.10 ].
• The average family premiums for both small and large firms have increased at similar rates since 2014 (28% for small firms and 20% for large firms). For small firms, the average family premium rose from $15,849 in 2014 to $20,236 in 2019. For large firms, the average family premium rose from $17,265 in 2014 to $20,717 in 2019 [ Figures 1.11 and 1.12 ].
• The $20,576 average family premium in 2019 is 22% higher than the average family premium in 2014 and 54% higher than the average family premium in 2009. The 22% family premium growth in the past five years is similar to the 26% growth between 2009 and 2014 but slower than the 34% premium growth between 2004 and 2009 [ Figure 1.14 ].
• The average family premiums for both small and large firms have increased at similar rates since 2009 (59% for small firms and 51% for large firms). For small firms, the average family premium rose from $12,696 in 2009 to $20,236 in 2019. For large firms, the average family premium rose from $13,704 in 2009 to $20,717 in 2019 [ Figures 1.11 and 1.12 ].
• For covered workers in large firms, over the past five years, the average family premium in firms that are fully insured has grown at a similar rate to the average family premium for covered workers in fully or partially self-funded firms (18% for fully insured plans and 20% for self-funded firms) [ Figure 1.13 ].
• Premium growth continues to outpace both inflation and increases in workers’ earnings [ Figure 1.14 ].

Figure 1.10: Average Annual Premiums for Single and Family Coverage, 1999-2019

Figure 1.11: Average Annual Premiums for Covered Workers With Family Coverage, by Firm Size, 1999-2019

Figure 1.12: Average Annual Premiums for Covered Workers With Family Coverage, by Firm Size, 1999-2019

Figure 1.13: Among Workers in Large Firms, Average Annual Premiums for Family Coverage, by Funding Arrangement, 1999-2019

Figure 1.14: Cumulative Premium Increases, Inflation, and Earnings for Covered Workers With Family Coverage, 1999-2019

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‘Trust nurses, not AI’: Workers protest use of artificial intelligence at Kaiser hospitals

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Clad in red shirts and holding signs reading, “Trust nurses, not AI,” hundreds of nurses from across California picketed outside Kaiser Permanente's San Francisco Medical Center on Monday to protest the use of artificial intelligence by the major hospital system—and the greater health care industry.

Nurses who rallied outside the hospital on Geary Boulevard as part of the protest organized by the California Nurses Association argued that the technology is untested and unregulated and said they fear it will make patient care worse.

“There are some uses of AI that are not acceptable,” Michelle Gutierrez Vo, a family medicine nurse, said during the demonstration.

The action coincided with the start of the KP International Integrated Care Experience conference in the Bay Area. The three-day event includes discussions on the use of advanced analytics and AI in health care, according to a public itinerary posted online.

According to the union, Kaiser Permanente is one of the earliest adopters of AI in the health care industry. The California Nurses Association, which represents 24,000 Kaiser nurses, is demanding that workers and unions be involved in the development of the technology and decisions on how AI is used in patient care.

“Nurses are all for tech that enhances our skills and the patient care experience,” Gutierrez Vo said in an earlier statement . “But what we are witnessing in our hospitals is the degradation and devaluation of our nursing practice through the use of these untested technologies.”

Cathy Kennedy, a neonatal intensive care nurse at Kaiser Roseville, said nurses understand that the new technology “is here to stay,” but she and her colleagues are concerned that Kaiser is using AI to cut costs and boost profits, rather than to improve patient care.

"We need to pause and really take time to say, is this truly what you want to do?" Kennedy told The Standard in a phone interview ahead of the protest. "We're questioning the validity of whether it's that important to continue increasing the amount of technology they are asking us to utilize as we're trying to take care of patients."

Kennedy, who has worked as a nurse for four decades, said some existing technologies already cause care delays, like electronic records that link staffing needs to real-time charting. If nurses don't log records immediately, the next shift could be short-staffed.

In a statement emailed to The Standard, Kaiser said the company uses AI tools to empower nurses and that the technology does not have the power to make health care-related decisions.

“We have consistently invested in and embraced technology that enables nurses to work more effectively, resulting in improved patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction, and we will continue to do so,” the statement said. “As an organization dedicated to inclusiveness and health equity, we ensure the results from AI tools are correct and unbiased; AI does not replace human assessment.”

But Gutierrez Vo said Kaiser currently gives patients the option to talk to an AI chatbot in lieu of calling an advice nurse. The problem with that is the chatbot uses medical jargon as keywords to sort and prioritize patients, so if patients describe symptoms indicative of a heart attack but not with medical terms the AI is trained on, they might not be directed to seek emergency care in a situation when a real nurse would.

“The AI might direct them to the pharmacy, not to a doctor,” Gutierrez Vo told The Standard.

Kaiser nurses are arguing that any new technologies need to be properly evaluated before they are deployed. The union is planning to invoke bargaining rights to negotiate the hospital system’s use of any new AI tools before they are rolled out.

Nurses at other health care systems in California said AI tools at their hospitals are making their jobs harder, not easier.

Melissa Beebe, a nurse who takes care of cancer patients at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, said the hospital currently uses AI to monitor patients’ vitals. The  “bio button” tool alerts nurses if there are irregularities like an abnormal heart or breathing rate, but it often issues false alarms, Beebee said.

“The AI will say the respiratory rate is odd, but then I’ll look, and it’s fine,” Beebe said. “It’s not doing what it’s supposed to do, and we’re having to do double work.”

UC Davis Medical Center spokesperson Steve Telliano told The Standard Beebe’s concerns amounted to “fear-mongering,” saying that tool was introduced in May 2022 and allows patients’ vitals to be monitored while they are outside the hospital and to alert nurses of abnormal vital signs.

“The concern is that this [technology] will take jobs, it will not,” Telliano said. “It will make their jobs easier.”

But Beebe had another idea for how the hospital could make her job easier—and improve patient care.

“They could set up another oncology unit,” Beebe said. “But that wouldn’t save money.”

Garrett Leahy can be reached at [email protected] George Kelly can be reached at [email protected]

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Health insurance giant Kaiser will notify millions of a data breach after sharing patients’ data with advertisers

U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of current and former members of a data breach after confirming it shared patients’ information with third-party advertisers, including Google, Microsoft and X (formerly Twitter).

In a statement shared with TechCrunch, Kaiser said that it conducted an investigation that found “ certain online technologies, previously installed on its websites and mobile applications, may have transmitted personal information to third-party vendors.”

Kaiser said that the data shared with advertisers includes member names and IP addresses, as well as information that could indicate if members were signed into a Kaiser Permanente account or service and how members “interacted with and navigated through the website and mobile applications, and search terms used in the health encyclopedia.”

Kaiser said it subsequently removed the tracking code from its websites and mobile apps.

Kaiser is the latest healthcare organization to confirm it shared patients’ personal information with third-party advertisers by way of online tracking code , often embedded in web pages and mobile apps and designed to collect information about users’ online activity for analytics. Over the past year, telehealth startups Cerebral , Monument and Tempest have pulled tracking code from their apps that shared patients’ personal and health information with advertisers.

Kaiser spokesperson Diana Yee said that the organization would begin notifying 13.4 million affected current and former members and patients who accessed its websites and mobile apps. The notifications will start in May in all markets where Kaiser Permanente operates, the spokesperson said.

The health giant also filed a legally required notice with the U.S. government on April 12 but made public on Thursday confirming that 13.4 million residents had information exposed.

U.S. organizations covered under the health privacy law known as HIPAA are required to notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of data breaches involving protected health information, such as medical data and patient records. Kaiser also notified California’s attorney general of the data breach, but did not provide any further details.

The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is the parent organization of several entities that make up Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan provides health insurance plans to employers and reported 12.5 million members as of the end of 2023.

The breach at Kaiser is listed on the Department of Health and Human Services’ website as the largest confirmed health-related data breach of 2024 so far.

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Are restaurants expensive? How much does a coffee cost? How much money should you bring for a few days in Moscow? Discover how much it costs to travel to Russia and plan ahead to save money on your trip!

Moscow can be an expensive city to travel to, although booking hotels in advance can often mean finding good deals and saving money. Having said that, transport is relatively affordable, and exploring the Moscow Metro is like being in an art museum; parks, churches, and free walking tours provide a great way to save money, and it's possible to find deals at  restaurants to suit all budgets.

Tipping in Moscow  is not as widely expected as in other countries of the world. Tip tour guides around 10% of their daily rate, but in taxis, hotels, and restaurants only if the service warrants it.

Check out the currency conversions from the Russian Rouble here .

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Food and drink.

• Coffee: 65 - ₽ 150 ( US$ 1.60)
• Beer: ₽ 300 ( US$ 3.30)
• Small bottle of water: ₽ 100 ( US$ 1.10)
• Two-course meal in a restaurant: ₽ 1,200 ( US$ 13)
• Fixed-price lunch menu deal: 400 - ₽ 600 ( US$ 6.50)
• Single  metro  ticket: ₽ 55 ( US$ 0.60)
• Taxi from  Moscow Domodedovo Airport to the center: from ₽ 2,000 ( US$ 21.70)

Accommodation

• Single bed in a shared dorm room: from ₽ 600 ( US$ 6.50)
• Double room in a budget hotel: from ₽ 1,200 ( US$ 13)
• Well-rated, central hotels: from ₽ 3,000 ( US$ 32.50)
• Luxury hotels: from ₽ 10,000 ( US$ 108.50)

Entrance fees

• Entrance to the  Kremlin : ₽ 700 ( US$ 7.60)
• Entrance to the Pushkin Museum : ₽ 400 ( US$ 4.30)
• Entrance to the Tretyakov Gallery : ₽ 500 ( US$ 5.40)

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One Day Tour of Moscow

This one day tour gives an excellent overview of Moscow, its past and present and its main attractions. It includes a visit to the Kremlin, a 4-hour walking tour and a Moscow Metro tour. See more

Duration: 6-7 hours

Cost: 240 USD per group + 20 USD per person (including the guide) for the Kremlin tickets

NB. The number of tickets to the Kremlin is limited. Please book this tour in advance. The Kremlin is closed on Thursday.

One Day Tour Delux

This day tour allows to see the most of Moscow attractions in one day! This tour is extremely rich with sights. It includes a visit to the Kremlin, the Armoury, the Diamond Fund and the city tour by car. See more

300 USD + 55 USD per person (including the guide) for the tickets to the Kremlin, the Armory

Two days tour of Moscow

A guided visit to the Kremlin, the Armoury, Tretyakov Art Gallery and Moscow Metro as well as a well-rounded tour of the city center are waiting for you! The guide will help you to get a good understanding of Russian history, culture and art during the Two days tour. See more

2 days, 6-7 hours every day

480 USD per group + 55 USD per person (including the guide) for the Kremlin and the Armory Chamber tickets.

NB. The number of tickets to the Kremlin is limited. Please book this tour in advance.

Two days Tour Delux

The tour includes all the best Moscow has to offer! It combines a walking tour of the city center (Red Square and surroundings) with Metro tour and visits to the best museums of Moscow: the Kremlin, the Armoury, the Diamond Fund and the Tretyakov Art Gallery. A city tour by car allows you to see the sights scattered around Moscow! See more

540 USD for 1-2 people, 570 USD for 3-5 people + 55 USD per person (including the guide) for the tickets to the Kremlin and the Armoury.

Three days tour of Moscow

This tour is our best-seller! In addition to the main touristic sights it includes a countryside trip to Sergiev Posad - the greatest spiritual center of the country, where you can also observe life of common people and enjoy beautiful landscapes. In these three days you will get an expertise in Russian history, culture, art and religion! See more

3 days, 6-7 hours

Tour price: 940 USD for 1-2 people, 1050 USD for 3-5 people + 75 USD per person (including the guide) for all tickets NB. The number of tickets to the Kremlin is limited. Please book this tour in advance.

1/2 day. Panoramic city tour by car

This Moscow city tour covers all main Moscow attractions and is perfect for the visitors who want to get an idea of what the city has to offer before starting to explore it by themselves. The tour price includes transportation by car or minivan. See more

from 240 USD

1/2 day. Walking tour of central Moscow

You will walk across famous Red Square, will see the walls and the towers of the Kremlin. Accompanied by a fully-licensed guide, you can visit the two main Moscow cathedrals - St. Basil's and Christ the Saviour and a marvelous 19th century shopping mall - GUM. The route is 5-6 km length. At the end of the tour the guide can show you a couple of the most beautiful Moscow metro stations. See more

1/2 day. Red square and The Kremlin

Visit the two most iconic parts of Moscow, even the whole of Russia with a professional guide, speaking your language! See more

120 USD per group + 20 USD per person (including the guide) for the Kremlin tickets

NB. The number of tickets to the Kremlin is limited. Please book this tour in advance. The Kremlin is closed on Thursdays.

1/2 day. The Kremlin and the Armoury

This tour takes you to the very heart of Russia, the Kremlin. After walking around its grounds, talking about its past and present and visiting its magnificent cathedrals, we visit the fabulous Armoury Chamber, which houses precious items preserved for centuries in the Tzars’ Treasury. See more

120 USD per group + 55 USD per person (including a guide) for the Kremlin and the Armory Chamber tickets

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Emergency medical care is provided free to all foreign nationals in case of life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical treatment. You will be given first aid and emergency surgery when necessary in all public health care facilities. Any further treatment will be free only to people with a Compulsory Medical Insurance, or you will need to pay for medical services. Public health care is provided in federal and local care facilities. These include 1. Urban polyclinics with specialists in different areas that offer general medical care. 2. Ambulatory and hospitals that provide a full range of services, including emergency care. 3. Emergency stations opened 24 hours a day, can be visited in a case of a non-life-threatening injury. It is often hard to find English-speaking staff in state facilities, except the largest city hospitals, so you will need a Russian-speaking interpreter to accompany your visit to a free doctor or hospital. If medical assistance is required, the insurance company should be contacted before visiting a medical facility for treatment, except emergency cases. Make sure that you have enough money to pay any necessary fees that may be charged.

Insurance in Russia

Travelers need to arrange private travel insurance before the journey. You would need the insurance when applying for the Russian visa. If you arrange the insurance outside Russia, it is important to make sure the insurer is licensed in Russia. Only licensed companies may be accepted under Russian law. Holders of a temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit (valid for three and five years respectively) should apply for «Compulsory Medical Policy». It covers state healthcare only. An employer usually deals with this. The issued health card is shown whenever medical attention is required. Compulsory Medical Policyholders can get basic health care, such as emergencies, consultations with doctors, necessary scans and tests free. For more complex healthcare every person (both Russian and foreign nationals) must pay extra, or take out additional medical insurance. Clearly, you will have to be prepared to wait in a queue to see a specialist in a public health care facility (Compulsory Medical Policyholders can set an appointment using EMIAS site or ATM). In case you are a UK citizen, free, limited medical treatment in state hospitals will be provided as a part of a reciprocal agreement between Russia and UK.

Some of the major Russian insurance companies are:

Ingosstrakh , Allianz , Reso , Sogaz , AlfaStrakhovanie . We recommend to avoid  Rosgosstrakh company due to high volume of denials.

Moscow pharmacies

A.v.e pharmacy in Moscow

Pharmacies can be found in many places around the city, many of them work 24 hours a day. Pharmaceutical kiosks operate in almost every big supermarket. However, only few have English-speaking staff, so it is advised that you know the generic (chemical) name of the medicines you think you are going to need. Many medications can be purchased here over the counter that would only be available by prescription in your home country.

Dental care in Moscow

Dentamix clinic in Moscow

Dental care is usually paid separately by both Russian and expatriate patients, and fees are often quite high. Dentists are well trained and educated. In most places, dental care is available 24 hours a day.

Moscow clinics

«OAO Medicina» clinic

It is standard practice for expats to visit private clinics and hospitals for check-ups, routine health care, and dental care, and only use public services in case of an emergency. Insurance companies can usually provide details of clinics and hospitals in the area speak English (or the language required) and would be the best to use. Investigate whether there are any emergency services or numbers, or any requirements to register with them. Providing copies of medical records is also advised.

Moscow hosts some Western medical clinics that can look after all of your family’s health needs. While most Russian state hospitals are not up to Western standards, Russian doctors are very good.

Some of the main Moscow private medical clinics are:

American Medical Center, European Medical Center , Intermed Center American Clinic ,  Medsi , Atlas Medical Center , OAO Medicina .

Several Russian hospitals in Moscow have special arrangements with GlavUPDK (foreign diplomatic corps administration in Moscow) and accept foreigners for checkups and treatments at more moderate prices that the Western medical clinics.

Medical emergency in Moscow

Moscow ambulance vehicle

In a case of a medical emergency, dial 112 and ask for the ambulance service (skoraya pomoshch). Staff on these lines most certainly will speak English, still it is always better to ask a Russian speaker to explain the problem and the exact location.

Ambulances come with a doctor and, depending on the case, immediate first aid treatment may be provided. If necessary, the patient is taken to the nearest emergency room or hospital, or to a private hospital if the holder’s insurance policy requires it.

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