Bulgarian citizens who resided outside the country for over 183 days from July 1, 1999 until December 31, 2007 and have not used medical services paid by the National Health Insurance Fund are no longer mandated to make health insurance payments, as announced by the National Revenue Agency.

Those individuals are also entitled to a refund for the same period if they have paid for their health insurance with the National Health Insurance Fund.

There is a special declaration that has to be filed with the Revenue Agency and sent via email with an electronic signature or via regular mail.

The declaration can also be filed by a person holding a power of attorney without notarization.

In addition to the declaration, the Revenue Agency recommends submission of a copy of the individual's international passport showing dates of leaving and entering Bulgaria or a declaration from the respective Regional Police Directorate.

Those who decide to use medical services paid by the National Health Insurance fund must reinstate their health insurance rights by making installments for six months or paying one time the amount equal to 12 installments calculated on the basis of the minimum monthly sum paid by self-insured individuals.

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