The policy called Hello covers the costs of any MRI, CT or PET-CT examinations for a year up to Ft 250,000.

As waiting lists are quite long in the state health system, patients have to wait months for MRI and CT examinations, Vienna Life said.

The insurer estimates that 7,000-8,000 clients will apply for its free Hello policy by the end of November.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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