this prompted new legislation in that now makes access to health care a right for all greek citizens and provides comprehensive coverage not only to them but also to irregular migrants and refugees see also box previously the different occupationbased shi funds had their own contribution rates and benefits packages resulting in fragmented and unequal access to services today the public benefits package is relatively broad and dental services have been added under the legislation establishing the new primary care system in alone the state and nongovernmental organisations dealt with approximately new arrivals providing shelter food and required medical assistance