Do European Union member states require that Americans carry proof of health insurance when entering their countries? Well, yes, no and maybe.
The countries of the former Eastern Bloc have cash-strapped, overloaded health systems and want to ensure that visitors do not put any additional burden on them.
Minimum coverage of the [health] insurance has to be. Make sure you will have a proof of your medical insurance with you when traveling.
We direct travelers to our travel insurance providers, and points out that U.S. insurance plans seldom cover health costs outside the U.S., nor do Medicare and Medicaid.
