Spa treatment can be used both under insurance, i.e. on the National Health Fund, and privately. The first option is very popular, which unfortunately involves a long queue. You have to wait from a few to several months to go to. The advantage of a private trip is the lack of queues and the ability to choose a place. There is also no need for a doctor’s referral. Unfortunately, this option comes at a cost.
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Sanatorium privately or on the National Health Fund? Yes, you can shorten the queue
In Poland, you can take advantage of two options for going to a sanatorium:
- spa treatment on the National Health Fund,
- private treatment.
In the first option, the patient pays only for food and accommodation in accordance with the rates set by the Ministry of Health. This allows you to save money, unfortunately, you need a referral from a doctor who will assess your health, and a lot of patience, because you have to wait up to two years for a trip. A private trip allows you to significantly shorten the waiting time, and no referral is required. Just choose a place, date and book a visit. There is no fear that the doctor may refuse to leave. However, you have to take into account higher costs for spa treatment.
How much does a sanatorium cost privately? The price depends on many factors
You have to pay more for a private trip from the sanatorium. The amount depends on many factors, primarily on the place, length of stay, date, number of treatments offered and the standard of the room. In the summer season, from May to the end of September, stays are more expensive than in winter or early spring. The price usually includes treatments and meals (breakfast and dinner).
How much does a sanatorium cost privately? As you can read on the website, prices for a stay in the sanatorium range from PLN 125 per night to even PLN 384, depending on the place and number of procedures. For example, a stay with treatments and meals in Ciechocinek costs from PLN 140 per night. The cheapest sanatorium in Busko-Zdrój offers a 6-day stay for PLN 1,650. For 10 days in a sanatorium in Sopot in the summer season (from June to the end of August) you have to pay PLN 4,550. On the other hand, a 14-day stay in Rabka-Zdrój costs from PLN 2,618 (in April) to PLN 3,806 (from June 24 to August 19).
How to book a stay at the sanatorium privately?
You can organize a private trip to the sanatorium yourself. All you have to do is book your stay by phone directly at the resort of your choice for a specific date. You can also use the registration forms on the spa’s website.
Source: Gazeta
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