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8 Things to Know Before Having a Baby in Costa Rica
Summary: Expats discuss their experiences giving birth in Costa Rica. Topics covered include public (CAJA) hospitals vs. private hospitals,high C-section rates, maternity coverage, dual citizenship, permanent residency for expat parents with babies born in Costa Rica, baby stores and formula options.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 6 Best Places to Live in Costa Rica, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and 7 Tips for Obtaining Residence in Italy. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Healthcare in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.
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International Health InsuranceGet a quote for health insurance from our partner, Allianz Care.
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Healthcare in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.
17 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Costa Rica
Expats living in Costa Rica talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Costa Rica and more.
8 Things to Know Before Having a Baby in Costa Rica
Expats discuss their experiences giving birth in Costa Rica. Topics covered include public (CAJA) hospitals vs. private hospitals,high C-section rates, maternity coverage, dual citizenship, permanent residency for expat parents with babies born in Costa Rica, baby stores and formula options.
Expats discuss their experiences giving birth in Costa Rica. Topics covered include public (CAJA) hospitals vs. private hospitals,high C-section rates, maternity coverage, dual citizenship, permanent...
8 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats in Costa Rica
Expats living in Costa Rica discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in Costa Rica.
Expats living in Costa Rica discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in Costa Rica....
Costa Rica Healthcare FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Healthcare Info
Additional information about healthcare and health insurance for foreigners in Costa Rica.
Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Costa Rica
Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Quepos, Playa Jaco and San José.
Answer Questions about Healthcare in Costa Rica
Help others moving to Costa Rica by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Costa Rica, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
Having a Baby in San Jose, Costa Rica
An expat mom in Costa Rica talks about her experiences finding a doctor, at the hospital, during childbirth and more.
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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