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Medication Most medications you can purchase over-the-counter in other countries are available only by prescription in Italy. We suggest that you stock up on any medication you will need during the stay. You may also want to verify the availability of certain drugs in Italy and any custom restrictions for importing medication from outside the E.U., especially antidepressant drugs. You do not want to have your medication confiscated at customs.
Travel Insurance Your health insurance will likely not cover any damage or loss of belongings during travel and stay in Milan. We highly advise you to insure your most precious and expensive belongings such as laptop and other electronics. A travel insurance would also cover any loss of important documents such as passport, credit cards, etc. Your travel insurance may also cover emergency medical expenses and medical evacuation. Do a search and compare the benefits and see how they complement your health insurance abroad. If you do bring your laptop it is important you insure it against damage or theft. Never leave your belongings unattended anywhere on campus, library, computer lab, etc. Do not mail your laptop as it will be held at customs and will only be released by paying a customs fee.
Medical Insurance You can purchase the Italian National Health Insurance before arrival if you are unable to find in your own country an insurance with coverage valid abroad. We do however recommend you to be insured during your travel period before your arrival in Milan. If you do decide to purchase an insurance policy with international coverage, make sure it covers emergency treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation, and a minimum coverage of up to $ 30,000.00. Please consider that the Health Centre at Cattolica provides all international students with medical care, nursing care and psychological counselling free of charge. General, specialist (gynaecology, ophthalmology, diet) and preventive medical examinations are also available to students.
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