Glossary
zdravotní pojištění
Pronounced zdra-vot-nee po-yish-tye-nee
In one line
Health insurance — compulsory in Czechia.
Where you meet it
You show your insurance card at every medical appointment, and gaps in cover create debts.
The fuller explanation
Public health insurance is compulsory for employees and for most residents with the right status. Commercial insurance is a different product and is not accepted everywhere the public scheme is.
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Last checked: 1 August 2026
Explanations are written for orientation, not as legal advice. Last checked 1 August 2026.