What is a refund of healthcare expenses?

Healthcare refunds in SiO mean that if you’re a SiO student with GP in SiO you can apply to get paid back for healthcare-related expenses over 490 NOK per year. This means that you pay a maximum of 490 NOK per year, and we cover the rest of your expenses. Do you study at OsloMet Kjeller without a general practitioner in SiO? Then you can apply for a refund for expenses over NOK 655 per year.

Expenses you can get refunded for

The refund scheme applies for the most typical expenses you have to pay a user fee for. For example, this could be:

  • Appointment with your GP in SiO
  • Appointment with a psychologist or physical therapist, with an agreement
  • Appointment with doctor specialists with operating grants
  • Appointment at an outpatient clinic at public hospital
  • X-ray/MR, with an agreement
  • Medications and equipment on a “blue” prescription

You can read more about exemption card and user fees at Helsenorge.The scheme does not cover expenses for travel vaccines and material that is used for exams or treatments.

How to apply for a refund

You can apply for a refund at any time during the entire year. If you are applying for an entire calendar year, the deadline is January 31 the following year. This means that if you are applying for a refund for expenses you have had in 2025, you must submit your application for refund before January 31, 2026.The money is paid out once the application is processed and approved.

Apply for a healthcare refund hereYou must attach your user fee card in the application (PDF or screenshot). This can be found on helsenorge.no.

Exemption card from Helfo

If your healthcare expenses exceed the exemption card limit in the course of a year, your expenses will be covered by Helfo. You will then automatically be sent an exemption card.Read more about exemption cards for healthcare services on HelseNorge.