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Pre-launch

Know what healthcare costs
before you book it

Private prices in Portugal vary widely between clinics and are rarely published. Mediplan negotiates a price list with each provider in its network — appointments, tests and treatments — so you see the figure up front. No waiting periods, no medical exam, no age limit.

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20 specialties in the network Price known up front Support in English
How the pricing works

It is not a discount.
It is a negotiated rate.

That is the difference between a discount card and a health plan: the amount you pay is not left to whoever is behind the desk — it is agreed in writing with each provider in the network.

1

We negotiate with the provider

Every clinic, laboratory, practice and gym in the network agrees a price list with Mediplan for plan members.

2

The price is fixed

That list is the same for every member. You check the figure before you book, so you know exactly what to expect.

3

You pay the agreed rate

On the day, you pay the listed amount directly to the provider. Nothing to claim back, no forms to file afterwards.

Agreed rates by specialty

20 specialties
with a negotiated rate

From routine appointments to physiotherapy, dental care to psychology — all on an agreed Mediplan rate.

General Practice

Your first point of contact for everyday health — check-ups, screening, ongoing conditions and referral onwards to a specialist.

Agreed rate

Cardiology

Heart and circulatory care. Relevant if you have high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, diabetes or a family history.

Agreed rate

Ophthalmology

Eye health — from short- and long-sightedness and astigmatism to glaucoma, cataracts and retinal conditions.

Agreed rate

Hearing Care

Hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including audiometry, hearing aid fitting and tinnitus follow-up.

Agreed rate

Nutrition

Personalised nutritional support for weight management, metabolic conditions, sports performance and general wellbeing.

Agreed rate

Psychology & Mental Health

Support for anxiety, depression, stress and burnout — often the hardest service to find in your own language.

Agreed rate

Dental Care

Routine appointments, scale and polish, fillings and gum treatment. One of the biggest private costs the SNS does not absorb.

Agreed rate

Endocrinology & Diabetes

Hormonal and metabolic care — diabetes, thyroid conditions, obesity and osteoporosis.

Agreed rate

Gastroenterology

Digestive health, including bowel cancer screening and assessment of persistent digestive symptoms.

Agreed rate

Physiotherapy & Rehab

Musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical recovery and chronic back or joint pain. Heavily used and rarely well covered.

Agreed rate

Dermatologia

Agreed rate

Ortopedia

Agreed rate

Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

Agreed rate

Pediatria

Agreed rate

Urologia

Agreed rate

Otorrinolaringologia

Agreed rate

Pneumologia

Agreed rate

Neurologia

Agreed rate

Análises Clínicas

Agreed rate

Imagiologia e Diagnóstico

Agreed rate

Mediplan is in pre-launch. Price lists per specialty are being finalised with providers and are shared when you join. Everyone who registers now receives them first.

Your options in Portugal

SNS, private, or
private with a plan

Most people living in Portugal end up using all three. It helps to know what each one is good for.

  SNS (public) Private, no plan Private with Mediplan
Cost to you Free or a small user charge Full private price, set by each clinic The agreed network rate
Know the price up front Generally yes Often not until you book or arrive Yes — the rate is agreed in advance
Who can use it Legal residents registered with the SNS Anyone Anyone, resident or not yet registered
Family doctor needed Usually, and assignment can take time No No — book directly
Typical wait Can be long for non-urgent specialties Short Short — same providers, agreed rate
Dental, optical, physio Limited cover Paid in full In the network, at the agreed rate
Video consultations SNS 24 helpline available Paid per consultation Included on the Complete plan, 24/7
Home doctor visits Not routinely available Paid per call-out Included on the Complete plan

Mediplan is designed to sit alongside the SNS, not to replace it. If you are a legal resident, register with the SNS as well — it remains your route to emergency and hospital care.

Pre-launch

Two plans.
The same agreed rates.

Either plan gives you the network and its negotiated rates across every specialty. Complete adds home doctor visits and 24/7 video consultations.

Mediplan Essential

Network access

Agreed price lists and direct arrangements with every provider in the Mediplan network.

Launch price Coming soon Sent first to everyone who registers
I want Essential
  • Agreed price list across the whole network
  • Direct arrangements with clinics and practices
  • Blood tests and diagnostic imaging
  • Dental care, opticians and hearing care
  • Gyms, physiotherapy and wellbeing
  • Digital card — active from day one
  • Providers from the north to the Algarve and the islands

Best if you already pay privately for appointments, tests and dental work — and want to know the price before you walk in.

Most complete

Mediplan Complete

Network + a doctor at home

Everything in Essential, plus a doctor who comes to your home and video consultations around the clock.

Launch price Coming soon Sent first to everyone who registers
I want Complete
Everything in Essential, and also:
  • Home doctor visits — seen at your address
  • Video or phone consultations, 24/7
  • Clinical guidance and prescriptions remotely
  • Referral to the right specialist
  • Support when you are travelling or out of hours

Best if you are still finding your way around the Portuguese system, have young children, or want a doctor reachable without leaving the house.

Mediplan is in pre-launch. Pricing and founding-member terms go out first to everyone who registers — free, and with no obligation.

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Frequently asked

Questions people
actually ask us

Is Mediplan health insurance?
No. Mediplan is a health plan, not an insurance policy. It does not reimburse you after the fact — instead, it gives you access to a network of providers at rates negotiated in advance, which you pay directly to the provider at the time of your appointment.
Does Mediplan satisfy the health insurance requirement for a Portuguese visa or residence permit?
No. Because Mediplan is a health plan rather than an insurance policy, it is not designed to meet the insurance requirement in a visa or residence permit application. Check the current requirements with AIMA or your immigration lawyer, and arrange a separate insurance policy if one is required.
Can I use Mediplan if I am not registered with the SNS?
Yes. Mediplan gives you direct access to private providers in its network and does not depend on being registered with the Serviço Nacional de Saúde or on having a número de utente. If you are a legal resident you should still register with the SNS — Mediplan is designed to work alongside it, not to replace it.
Do I need an assigned family doctor to use the plan?
No. You book directly with providers in the network. There is no need for a referral and no need to have been assigned a médico de família, which is often the main obstacle for people who have recently moved to Portugal.
Are there waiting periods before I can use it?
No. Access to the network and its agreed rates starts on the day you join, with no waiting periods and no medical examination on entry.
Is there an upper age limit, and are pre-existing conditions screened?
There is no upper age limit to join, and there is no entry health assessment. Mediplan is not an insurance policy, so joining is an administrative process rather than a clinical underwriting one.
What does Mediplan cover?
The network covers general practice, cardiology, ophthalmology, hearing care, nutrition, psychology and mental health, dental care, endocrinology, gastroenterology and physiotherapy, along with blood tests, diagnostic imaging, opticians and gyms. The Complete plan adds home doctor visits and video consultations 24 hours a day.
How much does Mediplan cost?
Mediplan is in pre-launch. Pricing for both plans goes out first to everyone who registers, who also keep founding-member terms. Registering is free and carries no obligation.
Will the providers speak English?
Our own team deals with you in English, from your first question to helping you identify the right provider. Language capability varies between individual clinics in the network, so tell us what you need and we will point you in the right direction.

Still unsure? Talk to our team — we call you, in English, at no cost and with no obligation.

Pre-launch

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before anyone else.

Registering is free. Join now and you receive pricing for both plans first, and keep founding-member terms.

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