How to check online if you are covered by health insurance in 2026, via the CNAS platform

One of the fundamental rights of Romanian citizens is access to medical services within the public healthcare system. In order to benefit from consultations, treatments, or subsidised medicines, it is essential that the individual is registered as insured in the records of the National Health Insurance House (CNAS). The good news is that checking this status can be done extremely easily, in a matter of seconds, from the comfort of one's own home.

Why is it important to check your insurance status?

Many pensioners and elderly people are not certain whether or not they appear in the CNAS database as insured persons. This situation can cause problems when they visit a doctor or pharmacy, where access to free or subsidised services is contingent upon holding insured status. Checking in advance can prevent inconvenience and delays in receiving the necessary medical care.

Who holds insured status?

Pensioners receiving a pension from the public system are generally insured automatically within the healthcare system, without paying additional contributions. Likewise, people with disabilities, those who are unemployed, or recipients of certain forms of social assistance may be insured without making personal contributions. Nevertheless, there are situations in which the data in the system is not updated in a timely manner, which is why periodic checks are recommended.

How to check online

The platform provided by CNAS allows anyone to check their insured status by visiting the institution's official website. The process is straightforward: you simply enter your personal identification number (CNP), and the system displays within seconds whether or not the person is registered as insured on the date of the check. There is no need to create an account or use any special devices.

What to do if you are not insured, even though you should be?

If the check reveals that you do not appear as insured, despite being a pensioner or meeting the conditions for insurance without paying contributions, it is advisable to contact the County Health Insurance House in your area. The institution's representatives can clarify the situation and make the necessary corrections to the database. It is important to resolve this issue before a potential visit to the doctor, so as not to be required to bear the full cost of the consultation or medication yourself.

A useful tool especially for older adults

For elderly people who frequently use medical services, knowing their insured status is essential. This quick check can also be carried out by family members or carers who support older adults in their daily activities. Additionally, checking annually or whenever there is any doubt is a recommended practice, particularly following changes in circumstances — such as retirement, a change in income, or the termination of an employment contract.