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Pohotovost

urgent (emergency) medical service

What does “Pohotovost” mean in Czechia?

Pohotovost — an on-call service you go to when your general practitioner is closed, but your condition does not require calling an ambulance.

How much it costs

a 90 CZK regulatory fee — for both doctor and dentist pohotovost
not charged if the doctor decides to admit you to the hospital

Who is exempt

children from orphanages
people in material need

🆕 Change from 2026

From 01.01.2026, health insurance companies will be responsible for providing pohotovost, not the regions.

Important. 90 CZK is a regulatory fee for visiting the emergency room. You do not pay this fee if you are admitted to the hospital. Emergency dental care costs the same.

Examples of use

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At the emergency room, I paid a regulatory fee of 90 CZK.

At the emergency room, I paid a 90 CZK regulatory fee.

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The fee is not paid if the doctor decides on hospitalization.

You do not pay a fee if the doctor decides to hospitalize you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency room visit cost?

A regulatory fee of 90 CZK — for doctors and dentists. It is not charged when you are hospitalized.

Who does not pay 90 CZK?

Children from orphanages and people in material need.

Similar terms

Zdravotní pojišťovna

health insurance

In the Czech Republic, there are 7 insurance companies. You can change your insurance company once every 12 months. This change can only happen on January 1st or July 1st. You must apply 3 months before the change.

VZP — the largest state medical insurance company (code 111)

Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa (General Health Insurance Company), code 111. From January 2026, it will not accept cash — only bank transfer, card, QR code, or payment order.

person without taxable income

🔴 After 90 days, the state does not pay for you: if you do not work, you pay 3,024 CZK/month yourself by the 8th of the month.