HELFO is the health economics administration in Norway. Here we collect step-by-step guides, news and topics linked to this authority. Twoja Norwegia is an independent information portal, not an official government website.
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You wake up with a fever, pain, or an infection and suddenly face a simple question: who should you actually call? In Norway you usually start with a fastlege, but not every new resident has one right away. We show how to get into the system without going from door to door.
D-nummer and fødselsnummer are two Norwegian identification numbers, but they do not mean the same thing. Check when you can receive each of them, who issues them and what to do if you are just starting work or moving to Norway.
Do you suspect that your health problems are related to work? Norway is changing the occupational disease system, and additional important rules are set to come into force from 2027. We explain what applies already now and what to do step by step.
