Hip Replacement abroad, reimbursed by the HSE.
Worn-out hip joint keeping you from walking, sleeping or living pain-free? You may be able to have a private hip replacement in another EU country within weeks — and claim the cost back from the HSE.
- Treated in weeks, not years
- Up to 100%* reimbursed
- Accredited EU hospitals
Check your options for hip replacement
Takes about 60 seconds. No obligation — we’ll come back to you with clear next steps.
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One of our team will be in touch shortly to talk through your hip replacement options and next steps. If it’s urgent, call us on +353 (0)1 234 5678.
Skip the wait for hip replacement.
A hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) replaces a damaged or arthritic hip joint with a durable artificial one, relieving pain and restoring movement. It’s one of the most successful, most-performed orthopaedic operations in the world.
If you’re facing a long public wait in Ireland, the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive lets you have your hip replacement privately at an accredited hospital elsewhere in the EU/EEA, then claim reimbursement from the HSE up to the cost of the same procedure in the Irish public system.
Why patients look abroad
Hip replacement is one of the highest-demand orthopaedic procedures in Ireland, and public waiting times can stretch on while pain and mobility get worse. The cross-border route is a legal, HSE-backed way to be treated sooner without going fully private at Irish prices.
This may be right for you if…
- Persistent hip or groin pain that limits walking, stairs or sleep
- Stiffness that makes dressing or getting in and out of a car difficult
- You’ve been told you need a hip replacement but face a long public wait
Your pathway includes
- Introduction to an accredited EU hospital and specialist orthopaedic surgeon
- Help obtaining and organising your GP/consultant referral letter
- Surgery dates, travel and accommodation coordinated around you
- Full HSE reimbursement paperwork prepared with you
Four simple steps to treatment.
Free enquiry
Tell us about your hip replacement needs — 60 seconds, no obligation.
We check & plan
We confirm eligibility, timelines and the referral letter you’ll need.
Treatment abroad
Surgery at an accredited EU hospital, with travel coordinated for you.
Claim your refund
We prepare your HSE claim so your reimbursement isn’t delayed.
Up to 100%* of the equivalent HSE cost, back.
You pay the EU hospital, then claim from the HSE up to what the same hip replacement would have cost in the Irish public system. We prepare the paperwork with you. *Capped at the HSE-equivalent cost; travel isn’t reimbursed.
Hip Replacement, answered.
Can I really claim a hip replacement back from the HSE? +
Yes — under the EU Cross-Border Directive you can have a hip replacement (which is publicly available in Ireland) in another EU/EEA country and claim reimbursement from the HSE up to what the same procedure would cost in the Irish public system. We prepare the claim paperwork with you.
How soon could I have surgery? +
Many patients are treated within weeks rather than the long waits common on the Irish public list. Exact timing depends on the hospital and your medical readiness — we’ll give you realistic dates once we understand your situation.
Do I need a referral letter? +
Yes. You’ll need a referral from a public GP or consultant specifying the treatment and the provider abroad. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll explain exactly how to get it.
How much will I get back? +
The HSE reimburses up to the equivalent Irish public cost of a hip replacement. Because private prices in some EU countries are lower, the refund often covers most or all of it. Travel and accommodation aren’t reimbursed — we’ll give you a clear picture before you commit.
Ready to look into hip replacement?
Tell us your situation and we’ll explain your options under the EU Cross-Border Directive — clearly, with no pressure.