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Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Portugal

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6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal

Expats living in Portugal discuss health insurance options for expats in Portugal, the health letter needed for a residency application, pre-existing conditions, the cost of health insurance in Portugal and more.

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Betsy Burlingame, Expat Exchange

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Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Cascais, Portugal

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Connect with other expats to obtain physician references and sources of private insurance so you can benefit from their research and experience. Bring copies of your medical records with you. Quality of care can be very high in Portugal's major communities. Costs are much lower, by about half, and prescriptions range from a tenth to a half of the costs in the US.

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Healthcare & Health Insurance in the Algarve, Portugal

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An expat in the Algarve, Portugal offers insight into the proximity of area hospitals, the cost and availability of prescription medicine and health insurance in the Algarve.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon Coast, Portugal

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An expat in Lisbon, Portugal says to find a health insurance plan that specializes in your region of Portugal. She talks about the quality of medical care, filling US prescriptions at local pharmacies and more.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Lisbon-Lisbon Coast, Portugal

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A highly-experienced expat offers a detailed look inside health care in Portugal, and the Lisbon area in particular. Covers access to the Portuguese system, medications, private insurance, area hospitals and much more.

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Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Porto, Portugal

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An expat in Portugal discusses the cost of medical care in Portugal, public vs private healthcare in Portugal and more.

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6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal

Portugal Healthcare FAQ

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

Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Porto, Lisbon-Lisbon Coast and Lisbon Coast.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Portugal

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

Having a Baby Abroad Report

Being pregnant and giving birth abroad can be a bit unnerving. If you've had a baby abroad, please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about your experiences. Your insight will help to prepare other expat parents-to-be -- and hopefully calm their nerves.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Portugal from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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6 Important Tips about Health Insurance for Expats in Portugal

Portugal Healthcare FAQ

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

Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Portugal

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Porto, Lisbon-Lisbon Coast and Lisbon Coast.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Portugal

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

Having a Baby Abroad Report

Read Reports from Other Parents about their Childbirth experiences abroad.