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Health Care in San Rafael

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Dive into healthcare resources for expats and digital nomads in San Rafael: identify leading healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical centers for optimal care.

San Rafael has both public and private healthcare systems. The public healthcare system is called the National Health System (Sistema Nacional de Salud) and is available to all citizens and legal residents of Argentina. It is not available to foreigners, however, expats and digital nomads are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Argentina.

Argentina's Healthcare System

The public healthcare system in Argentina is free for citizens and legal residents, and is funded by the government. It is generally considered to be of good quality, although it can be difficult to access in some areas. Public hospitals in San Rafael are generally well-equipped and staffed, and are recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. However, wait times can be long and the quality of care can vary. Expats and digital nomads typically use private hospitals for their healthcare needs, as they are more reliable and offer better quality care. Private hospitals in San Rafael are well-equipped and staffed, and are recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in San Rafael

  • Hospital San Rafael: This is a public hospital located in the center of San Rafael. It is well-equipped and staffed, and is recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.
  • Clinica San Rafael: This is a private clinic located in the center of San Rafael. It specializes in general medicine and is recommended for minor medical issues.
  • Hospital San Rafael de Mendoza: This is a private hospital located in the nearby city of Mendoza, approximately two hours away by car. It is well-equipped and staffed, and is recommended for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Emergency Services in San Rafael

San Rafael has an ambulance service that can be called in an emergency. The number to call is 107. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays in some cases.

Health Insurance Companies in San Rafael

The most popular private health insurers in San Rafael are OSDE, Swiss Medical, and Galeno. These companies offer a range of health insurance plans, including basic coverage and more comprehensive plans. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies for their health insurance needs, although there are also specialized expat health insurance providers available.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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