Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Xalapa, Mexico
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Expat Exchange member, joaquinx, who lives in Mexico shares his experiences with expat health insurance and medical services in Xalapa.
Expat Healthcare Advice for Xalapa
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) provides emergency transport to public hospital. Torre Hakim is filled with doctor's offices as well as Hospital Angels. There are a number of Centro de Salud within the city providing basic care.
Emergency Medical Care in Xalapa
One block from a private hospital. Three blocks from a large public hospital. Both have high quality care, however, the public one offers more personal care and better in-room service.
Expat Health Insurance
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Prescription Medicines
Common prescription medicines are available without a doctor's script, except for antibiotics and narcotic medications. They need a doctor's prescription. Up to 50% lower than the US. I get a 10% discount at the local supermarket's pharmacy with a Federal discount card (INAPAM). You have to be over 60 and a permanent resident.
Quality of Healthcare Compared to Home
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Availability of Medical Care Compared to Home
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Primary Method of Payment for Medical Care
[ ] International Health Insurance
[ ] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[x] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
[ ] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[x] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
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