Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

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

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Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

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.

Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

Private hospitals provide excellent services. Panorama Medi Clinic has one of the top 10 heart units in the World.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in South Africa

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

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

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Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in South Africa from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

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.

Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa

Private hospitals provide excellent services. Panorama Medi Clinic has one of the top 10 heart units in the World.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in South Africa

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

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

Read recent baby reports submitted for Piet Retief and Johannesburg.

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