Portugal provides universal healthcare, but to access health benefits you need to be registered with the national health system. Even then, the type of benefits would depend on the health problem concerned. Some health problems give access to free medication and treatment, others have associated expenses. Thus, it would be advisable to combine access to the national health system with good health insurance. There are several provided by banks and insurance companies, and some health insurances allow for pre-existing conditions, even if the waiting periods are longer.
