Healthcare and Health Insurance in California

11 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in California

Last updated on Feb 12, 2023

Summary: The quality of medical care in California is generally considered to be high, with many of the state's hospitals and medical centers ranked among the best in the United States. Emergency services in California are well-developed and reliable, with ambulances and other emergency vehicles typically arriving quickly in response to calls. To call for an ambulance in California, dial 911.

How are healthcare services California?

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

"California offers a wide range of healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments. The state is home to some of the best hospitals and medical facilities in the country, including the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. These hospitals offer a variety of services, from emergency care to advanced treatments for cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. In addition, California has a large network of community health centers that provide primary care and preventive services to underserved populations. These centers are located throughout the state, with many located in rural and underserved areas," remarked one expat living in California.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.