Information about Bosnia and Herzegovina's healthcare system and insurance system.

The healthcare system in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a mixed structure. Health services throughout the country are provided by public and private health institutions. Health services are regulated and supervised by the Ministry of Health. The healthcare system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska. In both entities, the health system operates according to its own laws and regulations. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, health services are provided by health centres, hospitals and health centres. In this entity, citizens generally must have health insurance to access healthcare. Health insurance premiums are deducted from employees' salaries, and the amount of premiums varies depending on the individual's salary. Poor and disadvantaged groups are exempted from health insurance premiums by the state. In the Republika Srpska, the healthcare system works in a similar way. Citizens must have health insurance to access health services. Health insurance premiums are deducted from salaries, and the amount of premiums varies depending on a person's salary. In both entities, citizens must present their health insurance card at hospitals or health centers to benefit from health services. In emergency situations, health services are provided to everyone. Health services in Bosnia and Herzegovina are generally at an acceptable level, but there are some problems. These include long waiting times, inadequate medical equipment, and shortages in some specialties. For this reason, some citizens prefer to access faster and higher quality healthcare services by purchasing private health insurance. As a result, the healthcare system in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a mixed structure and citizens must have health insurance to benefit from healthcare services. Health services are provided in both entities, and although there are some problems, they are generally at an acceptable level.