Slovenia

Choosing or changing a primary-care doctor

Check whether the provider is accepting patients and the procedure for selecting or changing the designated personal doctor.

AreaResidence and documents
Official sourceZZZS
Content reviewedOctober 24, 2026
At a glance

Check whether the provider is accepting patients and the procedure for selecting or changing the designated personal doctor.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1
    Check that this is the right procedure for you.

    Check whether the provider is accepting patients and the procedure for selecting or changing the designated personal doctor.

  2. 2
    Read the official instructions.

    Continue with the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS), using the method described in its official instructions.

  3. 3
    Check the deadline, fees and supporting documents.

    Do not rely on an old article or an expired call for applications. Before submitting, check the current official notice and prepare only the documents actually required.

  4. 4
    Submit through the official channel and retain proof.

    If the system provides a submission receipt, reference number or other confirmation, keep it until the procedure has been completed.

Before submitting, check

  • the reporting deadline or the validity period of the document
  • a valid identification document and the supporting evidence required in your situation
  • whether the change also affects other documents, addresses or official records
Deadlines and conditions can change. If our summary differs from the latest official notice, the responsible institution’s official information prevails.

Practical answers

What should I do first?

Check that this is the right procedure for you. Check whether the provider is accepting patients and the procedure for selecting or changing the designated personal doctor.

Where can I complete this procedure?

Continue with the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia (ZZZS), using the method described in its official instructions. The official link points to zavarovanec.zzzs.si.

What should I check before submitting?

The reporting deadline or the validity period of the document; a valid identification document and the supporting evidence required in your situation; whether the change also affects other documents, addresses or official records.