18th September 2024

Application requirements for payment participation in tooth plants

On September 1st, a new procedure tariff and tariff for dentistry, established on the basis of an agreement between the Iceland Health and the Icelandic Dental Association.

11th September 2024

Iceland Health and Defend Iceland Sign Agreement on Increased Cyber Security

Defend Iceland, a leading company in the field of cyber security solutions, has signed an agreement with Iceland Health on cooperation that will further ensure cyber security and the protection of sensitive data within the healthcare system.

4th September 2024

A new product list for hospital beds and people lifts has been published

Icelandic Health Insurance (Icelandic Health Insurance) held an auction on a framework contract for the purchase of hospital beds and personal lifts for health insured persons earlier this year. New contracts based on the auction took effect on 1 September last year, and Icelandic Health Insurance has subsequently published a new information booklet and product list.

3rd September 2024

Increased services for individuals with opioid addiction

The Minister of Health, Willum Þór Þórsson, has confirmed an annex to the agreement between Icelandic Health Insurance and SÁÁ on rapid services for addictions and early intervention for individuals with severe opioid addiction. An agreement to this effect was signed today with the hospital in Vogur.

18th August 2024

The partnership with Sahlgrenska is a success

Good and successful cooperation has been a feature of the Icelandic-Swedish health care relationship for many years.

16th August 2024

Do you have a strong interest in the health of our people?

Iceland Health is looking for driven individuals to lead the field of healthcare and digital development.

18th July 2024

It has been opened for tenders for Iceland Health for wheelchairs and walking aids

Ríkiskaup, on behalf of Iceland Health, is offering a framework contract for the purchase of hand-driven wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walking aids for health insured persons. The deadline for submitting tenders is 1.10.2024 at 9.00.

3rd July 2024

Vaccination of transplant recipients

At the end of last month, a report was published that patients waiting for a transplant would have to pay large amounts of money for vaccination.

1st July 2024

From everyone to everyone

Ensuring health - Iceland Health Policy.

26th June 2024

Further increase in rights to domestic travel costs 2024

On 1 July the amendment to the national travel costs regulation will take effect. The amendment means that the general right to receive travel costs will be four trips per calendar year.