Healthcare and Health Insurance in Philippines

15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Philippines

Last updated on Nov 18, 2023

Summary: The quality of medical care in the Philippines is generally considered to be lower than that of the United States. Emergency services are available, but they may not be as reliable or as well-equipped as those in the US. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 911 or contact the local emergency services.

How are healthcare services Philippines?

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

"It's very important to have cash ready, or to be on one of the many local medical insurances available. Without money, you are doomed," remarked one expat in Angeles City.

"I live in a rural area of the Philippines, and I have found the provincial and municipal hospitals to be of excellent quality for all my ordinary health care needs," remarked one expat living in Bontoc.

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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.