Transition period for Ukrainians: This means insurance coverage remains in place!

Transition period for Ukrainians: This means insurance coverage remains in place!

Compulsory insurance for displaced people from Ukraine expired as planned at the end of May 2025. This decision has far-reaching effects on many Ukrainians living in Austria. A six-week transition period until July 12, 2025 allows continued use of medical services so that those affected continue to have access to necessary medical care.

Around 35,000 displaced people who remain in basic care are not affected by this change and therefore remain socially insured. Basic care applies to people whose living expenses cannot be covered by their own means or with the support of third parties. The expiry of insurance particularly affects those people who have financial reserves and are not employed.

Transition period and necessary services

During the transition period, which lasts until July 12, necessary medical services are covered, including dental care and hospital stays. The exemption from prescription fees and other deductibles also remains in effect until this date. However, it is necessary to act quickly because after this period the insurance and the associated benefits will no longer apply.

During the transition phase, those affected must look for permanent insurance options, such as employment subject to social security contributions or self-insurance. People who already work in Austria continue to have health insurance. The end of insurance primarily affects those who have neither income from work nor sufficient financial support.

Future benefits and integration

Another important point is that the entitlement to childcare allowance and family allowance expires at the end of October 2025. In order to promote the integration of more Ukrainians into the labor market, the Austrian government is planning to change the eligibility requirements for these benefits. This represents an essential step in supporting those affected in finding permanent prospects in Austria.

Conclusion: The situation of Ukrainian displaced persons in Austria remains tense. While the transition period until July 12th ensures access to medical services, many Ukrainians are required to find a permanent solution in order to be covered afterwards. Policies to support integration could be crucial to address the challenges in the period ahead.

For more details on the impact of the expiry of insurance for Ukrainians in Austria, you can read the reports from Today and Pulse24 read.