Service fees
Payments for the services of the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland are determined by the Ministry of Health in regulations and by the HSN Executive board for other services than healthcare.
Service fees vary depending on health insurance.
Health care service fees
Come to the health center to see doctors, nurses, psychologists and physiotherapists during daytime hours from 8-16:00
general fee 500 ISK
Come to a health center to see doctors, nurses, psychologists and physiotherapists outside of working hours
general fee ISK 3,100
Doctor home care visit during daytime hours from 8-16:00
general fee ISK 3,400
Home care visit by a doctor outside of working hours
general fee ISK 4,500
Children under the age of 18, children with childcare cards, the elderly and disabled and those coming for maternity care do not pay.
Not covered by health insurance
Visits to the clinic during daytime hours from 8:00-16:00
ISK 12.973
Visits to a health center for maternal and infant care
ISK 12.973
Visits to the clinic outside of daytime hours and on Saturdays and holidays
ISK 19.201
Visiting a doctor at a health center during daytime hours
ISK 27.503
Visiting a doctor at a health center outside of daytime hours
ISK 34.119
Visits by non-physicians to a health center
ISK 14.010
Medical test
general fee ISK 3,503
elderly and disabled ISK 2,335
Cancer screening
general fee 500 ISK
elderly and disabled ISK 0
In addition to arrival fees, health insured persons pay for vaccinations at the health center (per dose) according to the service fees that is updated monthly. Payments for vaccines do not go into the rebate fund.
This part of the tariff is updated monthly, within three working days from the end of the month.
See service fee list for vaccinations
Vaccination for seasonal influenza is free of charge for those in the specified risk groups.
Regular vaccinations are not paid for in children's health care.
Not covered by health insurance
In addition to the arrival fee, non-health insured pay for vaccinations at the health center (per dose) according to the service fees that is updated monthly.
In addition to arrival fees, non-health-insured must pay for childhood vaccinations at a health center (per dose) according to the service fees that is updated monthly.
Fees for medical certificates in health care:
Certificate for financial assistance for disabled and sick children: 0 ISK
Certificate for rehabilitation pension: 0 ISK
Disability certificate for pension insurance: 0 ISK
Disability certificate due to accident insurance: 0 ISK
Certificate of student absence from school: ISK 2,158
Extension certificate for accident insurance: ISK 775
Injury certificate due to accident insurance: ISK 1,816
Certificate for a request for training: ISK 1,816
Certificate for the acquisition of assistive devices: ISK 1,816
Certificate for extending maternity leave: ISK 1,816
Certificate for mobility impairment (compensation for driving a car): ISK 1,816
Certificate for home care: ISK 1,816
Certificate for patient accommodation abroad: ISK 1,816
Certificate for applying for a pharmaceutical certificate: ISK 1,816
Certificate for medical massage: ISK 1,816
Certificate for sickness allowance: ISK 1,816
Medical certificate for domestic travel expenses: ISK 1,816
Certificate for application for grant and compensation for the purchase of a car for the disabled: ISK 1,816
Certificate for compensation from the union's accident and sickness fund, without statement: ISK 1,816
Certificate of absence to employers: ISK 2,346
Certificate of student health for schools, kindergartens and summer camps: ISK 2,346
Certificate of immunization and international immunity certificate: ISK 2,346
Certificate of exemption for seat belt use: ISK 2,346
Certificate for childcare work: ISK 2,346
Certificate for reimbursement of travel expenses, e.g. travel expenses: ISK 2,346
Certificate to the tax authorities: ISK 2,346
Certificate for granting a driver's license: ISK 2,346
Certificate of health status of individuals to social services and other institutions: ISK 2,346
Certificate on the health status of adoptive parents, support parents and foster parents: ISK 2,346
Certificate for a gun license: ISK 6,683
Certificate for schools and summer camps abroad: ISK 6,683
Certificate of health or work skills due to environment or employment, incl. for employment rights (secondary degree): ISK 7,264
Certificate of a negative Covid-19 test: ISK 7,609
Certificates requiring additional doctor time:
For certificates like termination of pregnancy and sterilization, or applications for disability benefits to pension funds: ISK 6,098 per started 20 minutes.
For certificates to lawyers, insurance companies, police, magistrates, residence/work permits, or detailed health certificates for third-party requests (school, employer, seaman's certificate): ISK 16,540 for the first hour, then ISK 5,513 per started 20 minutes.
Payments for certificates do not go to the discount fund.
Health insurance pays 90% of the total fee upon presentation of a request for physical therapy. Physiotherapy can be provided to insured persons without a request, a maximum of 6 times a year (applies only to trainers who have a contract with SÍ).
See more about the fee list on Sjúkratryggingar Íslands website
Service fee list for speech therapy and conditions for co-payment by Sjúkratrygging for speech therapy is that there is a written request from the doctor and prior approval for co-payment from Sjúkratryggingum Íslands.
Health insurance
Course for expectant parents:
Birth preparation course: ISK 13,010 for both parents/couple
Breastfeeding education: ISK 7,281 for a couple, ISK 3,701 for an individual
Education courses for parents and skills training courses for parents and children:
Parenting course for parents: ISK 12,650 for one parent, ISK 15,636 for both parents
Parenting and parenting skills course for parents of children with ADHD: ISK 14,202 for one parent, ISK 18,857 for both parents
The geniuses – skills training course (communication, emotional control, attention, etc.) for 8-10 year old children with ADHD: ISK 13,010
Clever kids – therapy courses for children with anxiety and their parents: ISK 18,857 for child and parent
Vinasmiðjan – skills training course for children on the autism spectrum: ISK 14,919
Health promoting courses for women:
A course for women struggling with being overweight: ISK 13,010
Not covered by health insurance
Course for expectant parents:
Birth preparation course, valid for both parents: ISK 13,010
Breastfeeding education: ISK 7,281 for a couple, ISK 3,701 for an individual
Skills training courses for parents and children:
Parenting course for parents: ISK 12,650 for one parent, ISK 15,636 for both parents
Parenting and parenting skills courses for parents of children with ADHD: ISK 14,202 for one parent, ISK 18,857 for both parents
The geniuses – skills training course (communication, emotional control, attention, etc.) for 8-10 year old children with ADHD: ISK 13,010
Clever kids – therapy course for children aged 3-12 with anxiety and their parents: ISK 18,857 for child and parent
Vinasmiðjan – skills training course for children on the autism spectrum: ISK 14,919
Health insurance
In addition to entry fees, persons aged 18 and over, the elderly, and the disabled must pay for other services as follows:
Pregnancy test: ISK 870
Streptococcus research: ISK 272
Urine drug test: ISK 870
CRP (C-reactive protein): ISK 1,141
HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin): ISK 1,631
Tuberculosis test (Mantoux): cost price/purchase price; see the price list updated monthly
Loop (T): ISK 3,805
Hormone loop: cost price/purchase price; see price list updated monthly
Allergy test (prick skin test): cost price/purchase price; see price list updated monthly
Bags for blood transfusion: ISK 1,413
Use of a research device for sleep apnea: ISK 6,779
Rental fee for the use of a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours: ISK 6,779
ADHD diagnosis in adults: ISK 27,175
Not covered by health insurance
In addition to arrival fees, other services must be paid for as follows:
Pregnancy test: ISK 870
Streptococcus research: ISK 272
Urine drug test: ISK 870
CRP (C-reactive protein): ISK 1,141
HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin): ISK 1,631
Tuberculosis test – Mantoux (Tuberkulin): see price list updated monthly
Loop (T): ISK 3,805
Hormonal loop: see price list updated monthly
Additional fees:
Fees for a medical certificate are based on the time it takes a doctor; ISK 8,563 must be paid for each started 20 minutes
ISK 6,098 must be paid for each visit to a laboratory for examination or for examination of a sample sent to a laboratory, plus 100% of the agreed or determined total price upon arrival
ISK 6,098 must be paid for each visit for X-ray and imaging, plus 100% of the agreed or determined total price upon arrival
For necessary interpreting services, the patient must pay the full fee according to the Government Purchase service provider’s contract for interpreting services
Other HSN services
Lunch from HSN social services kitchen: 1,800 ISK
Breakfast from HSN social services kitchen: 675 ISK
Midday coffee from HSN social services kitchen: 322 ISK
Lunch from HSN's kitchen: 2,200 ISK
Day rental per room for various activities: 9,600 ISK
Meeting room: 16,600 ISK
Apartment: 4,750 ISK
Room (made up): 7,000 ISK
Room (made up) – temp workers: 4,400 ISK
Adult crutches (pair): 5,940 ISK
Crutches children (pair): 6,380 ISK
Nutritional consultant – 14,600 ISK (day job)
House supervisor per hour during day shift – 11,300 ISK
House supervisor hours overtime – 20,300 ISK
Specialist in ICT HSN services – 17,770 ISK
Secretary's service fee – 12,740 ISK
Receptionist – 8,920 ISK (day job)
Paramedics – 10,500 ISK (day job)
Nurse – 14,900 ISK (day job)
Nurse emergency call – 28,000 ISK (day job)
Doctor – hours or a visit to a nursing home – 39,900 ISK
Teaching f. I – 28,700 ISK per hour
Teaching f. II – 37,000 ISK per hour
Data collection and processing for undergraduate and master's students – 4,000 ISK per hour
Nurse's health check – 16,000 ISK
Doctor's health examination – 19,900 ISK
Firefighter health examination – 44,750 ISK
Colonoscopy for social organization – 34,826 ISK
Facility fee (cooling fee) – 15,000 ISK
Post-mortem care / wake (cooling fee included) – 54,300 ISK
Base layer clothing – 20,000 ISK
Medical examination of the body at the request of the police – 9,500 ISK
Single adult – 950 ISK
Individual time for children 6 to 18 years old – 400 ISK
20-ticket card – 12,800 ISK
1-month pass for old-age and disability pensioners – 1,850 ISK
1-month admission pass – 6,660 ISK
Towels – 650 ISK
Pool rental – 10,500 ISK
