Florida
11 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Florida
Last updated on Feb 12, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Florida is generally considered to be on par with the rest of the United States. Emergency services are well-developed and reliable, with ambulances typically arriving within minutes of a call. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 911 or the local emergency services number.
How are healthcare services Florida?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Florida, they replied:
"Florida 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 Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, the University of Miami Health System, and the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Florida also has a large network of community health centers, providing access to quality care for those who may not have the means to pay for it. Additionally, the state has a number of specialty care centers, such as the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. These facilities provide world-class care for a variety of conditions and illnesses," mentioned one expat in Florida.
What are medical services in Florida like?
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About the Author
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.
