EFKA as a social insurer - (pension, health and accident insurance)

EFKA - What is its role

EFKA (Εθνικός Φορέας Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης) is the unified National Social Insurance Fund, which covers pensions, unemployment benefits and sickness benefits and is supported by contributions from employees, employers, the self-employed and the state. https://www.e-efka.gov.gr/el

Task of the EOPYY

The EOPYY (Εθνικός Οργανισμός Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Υγείας ), manages the uniform health fund and negotiates with public (ESY) and private providers. It covers the costs of doctor's visits, medication, examinations and hospital stays, with defined co-payments. https://www.eopyy.gov.gr/

Interaction EFKA/EOPYY

EFKA insured persons receive access to services via EOPYY; EOPYY takes care of the billing and benefits in kind.