Grecia has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Costa Rican Social Security System (Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, CCSS). It is used by both locals and foreigners, including expats and digital nomads. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Grecia for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Grecia are generally clean and well-equipped, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Expats and digital nomads are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Costa Rica.
However, many expats and digital nomads prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Private hospitals in Grecia are generally more modern and well-equipped than public hospitals, and the staff is more experienced. Popular private hospitals in Grecia include Hospital Metropolitano, Hospital San Rafael Arcangel, and Clinica Biblica. Hospital Metropolitano is a private hospital located in San Jose, about an hour away from Grecia by car. Hospital San Rafael Arcangel is a private hospital located in Grecia, and Clinica Biblica is a private clinic located in San Jose, about an hour away from Grecia by car.
Emergency services in Grecia are provided by the Red Cross. To call for an ambulance, dial 911. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays in some cases.
The most popular private health insurers in Grecia are Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and INS. Blue Cross and Blue Shield are international health insurance companies, and INS is a local health insurance company. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
