The Bulgarian healthcare system is currently undergoing reforms, some of which have been problematic. Some countries have a reciprocal agreement with Bulgarian for free emergency care, however, standards may not be up those you are used to at home.

Bulgarians make monthly contributions to the national health care fund, which, in turn, provides for their treatment. Everyone should now be ascribed to a specific doctor, who will be their first port of call for any illnesses or complaint. All major towns and cities in Bulgaria have at least one hospital and most doctors in state and private hospitals have at least a rudimentary understanding of English. The life expectancy for men is 68 years and for women 76 years.