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In November 2026, Romanians can access medical services without presenting their health card. The National Health Insurance House (CNAS) allows medical services to be validated without the electronic signature of the card. This measure, previously applied in October, does not eliminate other legal obligations, such as presenting referral tickets when required. Patients can use their electronic identity card for identification and authentication in medical systems where applicable. However, traditional identity cards without chips can still be used for identity confirmation, although they lack the electronic functionalities for digital service signing. The old identity cards remain valid until their expiration, but not beyond August 3, 2031, due to EU security regulations.