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dlefebvre
  10/24/2018 06:05 EST

Anyone out there used MediSmart? Looking for feedback on this since I will be buying this while awaiting my residency application to process. Cigna and others are just out of the question for my budget. Thank you all for you responses. Debby

lindyluvsCR
  10/24/2018 07:06 EST

We do not have it, but several expats at the cafe have it, and all have said they were happy with it.

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sanjuan
  10/24/2018 08:28 EST

Thought someone posted that Medismart was only available after receiving cedula...memory is not as sharp as it used to be ;-)

Kohl
  10/24/2018 08:39 EST

No, MediSmart is available for tourists.

CAJA is for residents with cedula.

http://retireforlessincostarica.com/medismart-an-affordable-alternative-to-private-health-insurance-in-costa-rica/

Drneuro100
  10/24/2018 11:08 EST

Unfortunately MediSmart does not appear to cover surgery or in-patient hospitalizations. Only more routine outpatient services. It's kind of like a Costco membership or Sam's Club if you are from America. Others correct me if I am wrong in my research?

Kohl
  10/24/2018 11:23 EST

That is also my impression.

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Kohl
  10/24/2018 11:53 EST

I should have mentioned that I have heard that the actual Hospital Metropolitano is good.

https://retireforlessincostarica.com/healthcare-costa-rica-public-private/

RogerKB
  6/13/2019 18:50 EST

Thanks, No worries Kohl. I have my cedula.

RogerKB
  6/13/2019 18:50 EST

Thanks, No worries Kohl. I have my cedula.

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