taxa moderadora
Published 8 November 2026, 22:44
taxa moderadora
A small patient charge for an appointment or a test in the state health service. Since 2022 it has been abolished in most cases, including appointments at the centro de saúde and on referral. In some cases, for example when you go to urgência without a referral, the charge still applies.
Where you come across it. State health centres and hospitals.
Old articles warn of a bill for every appointment — the rules have changed, but not in every situation.