Healthcare and Health Insurance in Trinidad & Tobago

15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Trinidad & Tobago

Last updated on Jan 08, 2024

Summary: The quality of medical care in Trinidad & Tobago is generally considered to be good, though it may not be on par with the medical care available in the United States. Emergency services are generally reliable and ambulances can be called by dialing 999.

How are healthcare services Trinidad & Tobago?

When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Trinidad & Tobago, they replied:

"Healthcare services in Trinidad & Tobago are provided by both public and private institutions. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is available to all citizens and legal residents. The quality of public healthcare is generally good, with a wide range of services available, including primary care, specialist care, and hospital services. Foreign residents are able to access the public healthcare system, although they may be required to pay a fee. Expats in Trinidad & Tobago can use the public healthcare system, but they may need to pay for some services. In addition, many expats opt to purchase private health insurance to cover any additional costs," wrote an expat living in Trinidad & Tobago.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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