P r e v e n tat i v e H e a lt h Screenings Preventative health screenings (»Vorsorgeuntersuchung« or »Gesundenuntersuchung«) is a service provided by the Austrian Department of Social Security. The goal is to reduce or even prevent illnesses by providing preventive health screenings and consultation services. Annual preventative health screenings are free of charge for Austrian residents over the age of 18. If you are uninsured in Austria, you may apply for an E-Card replacement document (»E-Cardersatzbeleg«) stating »Preventive Health Screening for the Uninsured« (»Vorsorgeuntersuchung für Nichtversicherte«). Forms are available at a local health insurance office (»Gebietskrankenkasse or Bezirksstelle«) and you are required to present your Residence Registration Form (»Meldezettel«). The E-Card replacement document proves you are entitled to a free health screening (bring the form to the screening). Persons age 40+ will be reminded to undergo a health screening every two years and persons under 40 will be reminded every third year. Appointments can be made with the local health insurance office (»Vorsorgestelle der Sozialversicherung«) and your doctor can provide additional information on the procedures and individual examinations which vary according to age and gender.
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