Information about the Aland islands Health system and insurance system.

The Aland Islands are an autonomous region of Finland and share similarities with Finland's healthcare and insurance system. Healthcare in the Aland Islands is provided by Finland's national healthcare system, which generally covers public healthcare. People living or working in the Aland Islands can benefit from healthcare services offered by Kansaneläkelaitos (KELA), which is universal health insurance, as in Finland. Like in Finland, the healthcare system in the Aland Islands aims to provide universal healthcare. This system aims to ensure that all citizens and residents benefit from health services equally and fairly. In the Aland Islands, patients must consult primary healthcare, that is, their family doctor. Family physicians deal with patients' general health problems and can refer them to more specific specialists when necessary. There are also specialist healthcare services and hospitals on the Aland Islands. Health services are generally financed under the social security system. KELA collects the general health insurance premiums of citizens and residents and these premiums are used to finance healthcare services. This system allows citizens and residents to benefit from free or low-cost healthcare services. Health insurance in the Aland Islands is generally paid for by individuals such as employees and retirees. Employees pay insurance premiums as a deduction from their salaries. Retirees pay insurance premiums from their pensions. In other cases, groups such as welfare recipients and students may also benefit from health insurance. To receive health care in the Aland Islands, you usually need to show your health insurance ID card. This card allows you to benefit from healthcare services at hospitals and other healthcare providers. As a result, the healthcare system in the Aland Islands is similar to the healthcare system in Finland. This system, which aims to provide universal health care, includes health services financed by universal health insurance premiums.