Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa
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An expat in Cape town discusses health insurance coverage and gap insurance in South Africa. His insurance has covered virtually all of his medical costs over the past five years.
Expat Healthcare Advice for Cape Town
I have insurance that covers hospital stays and some surgery. I also pay for "gap insurance", which pays most all of the shortfall in coverage for surgery. Result is that almost 100% of the costs were paid for the five major surgeries that we have had in the post 10 years.
Emergency Medical Care in Cape Town
Within 5 minutes drive of an outstanding private hospital; another excellent private hospital is 15 minutes away.
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Quality of Healthcare in Surrounding Area
No experience
Prescription Medicines
Yes. Most require prescriptions and they are available at any pharmacy. Virtually all the expense is covered by our insurance policy
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
[x] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[ ] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
[x] Insurance Purchased in the Country I Live Abroad In
[ ] Out of Pocket
[ ] Social Program (Medicare, Nationalized Health Insurance or Similar)
[ ] Other
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