Romania Health Insurance House: Social Health Insurance Contribution Mandatory

It also said the recently enforced law does not stipulate payment obligations for previous periods, meaning the law shall not be applied retroactively.

According to the press release, the social health insurance contribution must be paid, under the law, by all citizens residing in Romania and all foreigners residing in Romania or who had their temporary residence extended.

Failure to pay the contribution to the national health fund is deemed a crime and shall be punished accordingly, the press release also reads.

The amounts payable to the health fund are calculated in accordance with the legislation in force in the respective period.