Gesy.org.cy - Health Insurance System - gesy.org.cy

What Is GESY In Cyprus & How Does It Work? GESY is a comprehensive healthcare system in Cyprus that offers equal access to healthcare services for all citizens, with the option to choose their healthcare provider from both the private and the public sectors. Gesy is a Greek word as “ΓεΣΥ,” and it stands for “ Genikó Sýstima Ygeías .”

The original GESY legislation was passed in 2001, but the three government bills and regulations introducing the system were only agreed upon by parliament on 16 June 2017 after prolonged negotiations led by Yiorgos Pamboridis, the health minister. It was fully operational since July 1, 2020. Who handles Gesy/GHS?

GESY, unbiasedly provides its services to Cypriot citizens. Patients can register themselves with a doctor of their choice and then have the majority of their medical expenses covered. GHS is a unique system that allows individuals to register with a local doctor and then receive expert medical aid from a licensed practitioner.

Visits to a GHS/GeSY Personal Doctor are now free for a certain amount of visits per year, but some healthcare services require a co-payment fee which is paid directly to the healthcare provider. The aim of co-payments is to ensure that both the patients and healthcare providers behave responsibly, and to prevent abuse of the services on offer.