Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Portugal

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon, Portugal

An expat in Lisbon, Portugal says to find a health insurance plan that specializes in your region of Portugal. She talks about the quality of medical care, filling US prescriptions at local pharmacies and more.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon, Portugal

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A highly-experienced expat offers a detailed look inside health care in Portugal, and the Lisbon area in particular. Covers access to the Portuguese system, medications, private insurance, area hospitals and much more.

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Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cascais, Portugal

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Connect with other expats to obtain physician references and sources of private insurance so you can benefit from their research and experience. Bring copies of your medical records with you. Quality of care can be very high in Portugal's major communities. Costs are much lower, by about half, and prescriptions range from a tenth to a half of the costs in the US.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Porto, Portugal

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An expat in Portugal discusses the cost of medical care in Portugal, public vs private healthcare in Portugal and more.

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Healthcare & Health Insurance in the Algarve, Portugal

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An expat in the Algarve, Portugal offers insight into the proximity of area hospitals, the cost and availability of prescription medicine and health insurance in the Algarve.

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Healthcare in Portugal

Expats in Portugal with a residency visa can participate in the national health care system. Here's what you need to know about the SNS and the combination of public and private services you'll need to manage your health in Portugal.

212 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Expats living in Portugal talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Portugal and more.

Mental Health Care in Portugal

Expats face a lot of stressors living abroad. It's important to know how mental healthcare services work in Portugal should you need them.

Expats face a lot of stressors living abroad. It's important to know how mental healthcare services work in Portugal should you need them....

Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Portugal?

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Portugal? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Portugal.

Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Portugal? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Portugal. ...

Portugal Healthcare FAQ

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Portugal.

Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Cascais, Algarve and Lisbon.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Portugal

Help others moving to Portugal by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Portugal, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Expats Talk about What it's Like Having a Baby in Portugal

Read recent baby reports submitted for Marinha Grande and Lisbon.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.

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