Update: You also need to apply for an Italian fiscal code (and it will one of the first things to do). Healthcare is guaranteed to all employed and self-emplo

Update: You also need to apply for an Italian fiscal code (and it will one of the first things to do). Healthcare is guaranteed to all employed and self-employed, but you still have to have your ID, fiscal code, and a residence permit in order, and sign up for _Servizio Sanitario Nazionale_. The service to be renewed on each renewal of the residence permit.