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15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in the British Virgin Islands
Last updated on Jan 07, 2024
Summary: The quality of medical care in the British Virgin Islands is generally considered to be good, though it may not be as advanced as in the United States. Emergency services are available and can be accessed by calling 911. Ambulance services are also available and can be called by dialing 999.
How are healthcare services the British Virgin Islands?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in the British Virgin Islands, they replied:
"The British Virgin Islands offers a range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialist care, and hospital services. The public healthcare system is managed by the Ministry of Health and Social Development, and is funded by the government. The quality of public healthcare is generally good, with a range of services available. Foreign residents do have access to the public healthcare system, although they may need to pay for some services. Expats in the British Virgin Islands can use the public healthcare system, but they may need to pay for some services. They may also need to purchase private health insurance to cover any additional costs," commented one expat who moved to Brit. Virgin Isl..
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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.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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