The Greek Health Service
The Idrima Kinonikon Asfalisseon (IKA), who provide free and subsidised medical and dental healthcare, runs the Greek National Health Service. It is available to all citizens, foreign nationals and their dependants who pay Greek social security. Old age pensioners including those from EU member states are also covered by the state system. 

The IKA will cover the cost of GP and specialist care, stays in hospital, laboratory services, subsidised prescription medicine, basic dental care, maternity care, surgical appliances and four fifths of the transportation costs to and from hospital.

When you start working, your employer will deduct contributions to the state health fund from your salary. Your local IKA will send you a book called an iatrico vivliario, which you must take with you every time you consult a doctor or specialist or visit a hospital.  If you are a foreigner retiring to Greece from an EEA country, you will also receive one of these books, providing you are in receipt of a state pension from your home country or if you can prove that you are unable to afford private healthcare. The IKA will also give you a list of local doctors, hospitals and healthcare fees.

It is also possible to take out private insurance to pay for the portion of your medical costs not covered by the state fund.

If you live in an isolated area, which does not have a local IKA office, you must pay for your treatment in advance and claim it back from the IKA. You must present all receipts and documents for your treatment in order to make a valid claim.

Foreigners from EU member states who have paid contributions to their home state health fund two years prior to their move to Greece is eligible for state healthcare for a limited period. You must present a European Health Insurance Card plus proof of your contribution payments to the IKA. If you receive invalidity benefit in your home country, you must provide all necessary documentation to qualify for this in Greece.