Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Medellin, Colombia

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Healthcare in Colombia

Our guide to healthcare in Colombia covers public and private healthcare in Colombia, hospitals, vaccinations, prescription medications and more.

Our guide to healthcare in Colombia covers public and private healthcare in Colombia, hospitals, vaccinations, prescription medications and more. ...

Healthcare in Medellin, Colombia

The healthcare system in Medellin, Colombia gets generally positive reviews from expats there. Find answers to questions about universal healthcare in Colombia, what it takes to get an EPS card and more.

The healthcare system in Medellin, Colombia gets generally positive reviews from expats there. Find answers to questions about universal healthcare in Colombia, what it takes to get an EPS card and m...

12 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats in Colombia

Expats in Colombia share experiences with the Colombian healthcare system. Tips cover EPS, quality of medical care, hospital stays and more.

Expats in Colombia share experiences with the Colombian healthcare system. Tips cover EPS, quality of medical care, hospital stays and more....

Colombia Healthcare FAQ

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

Healthcare in Colombia

Pay the higher insurance premium to insure quicker access to specialists. Have at least a working knowledge of the language as most doctors speak no English.

Healthcare in Medellin, Colombia

An expat discusses healthcare and health insurance in Medellin, Colombia. There are several private hospitals in Medellin. He advises expats to purchase health insurance.

Healthcare in Bucaramanga, Colombia

An expat talks about health insurance, hospitals and the cost of medical care in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Colombia

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

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

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modestjon replied on October 05, 2020 18:10:

i am 78 yo male. it is my understanding that THERE IS and IS NOT private health insurance for expats. My age means that i do no qualify for any health insurance? There's got to be something. I logged on to CIGNA, but the age field went red when I entered 78. I guess that means NOT. is there PRIVATE health insurance in Colombia?? iS there any health insurance for a 78 to 80 yo male??

ColombiaGringo replied on September 04, 2020 20:36:

New law changes with respect to obtaining visas requires that you have health insurance to get your visa. First time visa applicants may have a foreign health insurance or a premium colombian health insurance policy. Persons renewing insurance must purchase the state health insurance plan. You must prove you are paying in corresponding to your salary. The pay is calculated on 40% of your income, multiplied by 12%. The government may ask for bank statements for proof your paying in enough money to the health plan. A good resource for visas can be found at www.colombiavisas.com. You can also send me a message on the forum if you need help understanding this new requirement for health insurance. This requirement started in March of 2020 with the Covid-19 health emergency.