How Healthcare in Albania Actually Works

Описание: What is healthcare in Albania actually like? We went in for our first health screening in Shkodër to see how the system works — private hospitals, public care, insurance, and real out-of-pocket costs.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you need insurance to access care abroad, this is what we experienced on the ground.

In this video we cover:
• What a routine health screening includes in Albania
• How private hospitals operate in Shkodër
• Whether insurance is required
• What catastrophic coverage costs
• How lab results are delivered
• Private vs public healthcare options
• Smaller specialist clinics throughout the city
• When you might need to travel to Tirana

We’re not doctors or insurance experts — this isn’t medical advice. We’re simply sharing our firsthand experience navigating the healthcare system as Americans living in Albania.
Healthcare was one of our biggest question marks before moving here. Hopefully this helps lower the temperature a bit if it’s one of yours too.
If you have specific input about healthcare in Albania — especially in Shkodër — drop it in the comments.
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Cameras: Canon EOS 90D, iPhone 13 (Kevin), iPhone 14 (Wendy), Insta360 One RS, GoPro Hero 6 Black
Tripod: Manfrotto 290 Light
Microphones: Rode Wireless Go 2
Storage: Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (4TB)

Software used: Davinci Resolve (Free Version)

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00:00 - The Stress Test
01:10 - The Hospital Visit
02:41 - A Cultural Adjustment
05:37 - The Cost
06:41 - Insurance in Albania
10:33 - Getting the Results
11:48 - How Healthcare Works Here
13:55 - The Takeaway

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