New price increases: Citizens are massively changing supplementary insurance
In recent weeks, family medicine clinics have been experiencing increased workloads as citizens reconsider their supplementary health insurance due to changes in HZZO's policies and a shift towards private insurers.
Pavliček: HZZO is not able to ensure the operation of the on-call pharmacy in Vukovar
Despite Vukovar's significant historical reputation, the city lacks an on-call pharmacy to serve its residents and surrounding communities, even after 35 years since the war's devastation.
Patients will undergo as many as 600 stereotactic procedures with a referral
In 2026, oncology patients in Zabok, Croatia will have the opportunity to undergo 600 stereotactic procedures and over 1500 PET-CT examinations financed by HZZO, thanks to a partnership with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Announcement of the competition for the director of HZZO
The Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) has announced public competitions for the appointment of a new director and deputy director after the removal of Lucian Vukelić, who led the institution since 2017.
HZZO: From February, supplementary insurance will be almost twice as expensive
The Croatian Health Insurance Institute (HZZO) has announced that the price of supplementary health insurance will increase by 62% to 180 euros per year starting February 1.
HZZO raises the price of supplementary insurance
The Croatian Institute for Health Insurance (HZZO) has announced a 62% increase in the price of supplementary health insurance, raising it to 15 euros per month starting February 1, 2026.
New blow to the pocket: Supplementary insurance more expensive from February 1, 2026, known how much you will need to pay annually
The cost of the supplementary health insurance policy in Croatia will increase to 180 euros annually starting February 1, 2026, reflecting a 62% hike compared to the current rates.
She showed that a little person can defeat the system with perseverance
Lina Budak, a lawyer from Zagreb, successfully compelled HZZO to reimburse her for medical treatment abroad after being denied care in Croatia, highlighting the challenges many face in obtaining compensation despite existing laws.