Ventefri

For patients

Waiting for treatment can feel like life is on hold. When pain, worry, or daily life is already heavy, a complex process makes it even harder.

Ventefri helps patients considering planned treatment in another EEA country keep control of documents, sequence, and submission so they can move forward with fewer delays.

How we support you

Early reality check
Is this the right route, and what should be ready before you invest more time and money?
Document review that gives direction
You get clear status on each item: ready, missing, or needs revision.
Concrete next-step plan
What to do first, what can wait, and who to ask for what.
Less back-and-forth
Checklists and short templates make it easier to get the right content on the first try.
Safer information flow
When health data must be shared, we switch to a secure encrypted channel.
Follow-up through submission
For those who want it: structure and support that reduce process mistakes.

How the process works

We work in clear phases so you always know what happens now and what comes next.

  1. 1

    Scope check and expectation setting

    We assess whether Ventefri is a fit for your case and what may be missing before moving ahead.

  2. 2

    Norwegian documentation in place

    We help you understand which documents are usually required and the most practical sequence for collecting them.

  3. 3

    Clinic offer in the EEA

    You need a written offer that clearly states treatment type and price. We provide templates and a checklist so the offer is usable.

  4. 4

    Prior authorization

    In the pilot we use prior authorization to reduce financial risk. We help structure the attachments, while you remain the formal applicant.

  5. 5

    Treatment and documentation

    Before travel, we provide a checklist for what to secure, including invoice, proof of payment, and treatment report/discharge note.

  6. 6

    Reimbursement claim

    After treatment, you submit the reimbursement claim. We can help ensure the document set is clean and complete.

What is available right now?

At the moment, we only offer the pilot. That lets us keep enough capacity for close, hands-on follow-up.

The long-term goal is unchanged: help more people use their option to seek treatment abroad.

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What are your alternatives?

You can pay for private treatment in Norway. The reimbursement route Ventefri supports only applies to treatment abroad. For the diagnoses we currently focus on, private treatment in Norway is often substantially more expensive, though it may still be the right choice for some.

You can also manage treatment abroad and apply for reimbursement on your own. We provide a free, detailed guide to help you get started. Doing it solo can be demanding, which is exactly why Ventefri exists. If you choose a DIY route, an AI assistant can be a useful sparring partner. Do not share personal or health data.

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