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Few seek Kela-sponsored foreign medical care

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Finnish benefits agency Kela approved 4,000 applications for medical cost reimbursements last year .

The state is required to pay for healthcare expenses for individuals seeking treatment in EU and EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK .

Reimbursement amounts depend on whether or not individuals had prior authorisation to seek foreign treatment.

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English

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