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When we asked expats in Uruguay if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Uruguay, they wrote...

"I don't bother with health insurance. Medical care is so cheap here I don't need it. Can't see paying a monthly fee when I've been "sick" once in 11 years," said another in Punta del Diablo, Uruguay.

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"Healthcare in Uruguay is generally considered to be of good quality and is relatively affordable. The government provides universal health coverage for all citizens, and private health insurance is also available. Private health insurance is more expensive than public health insurance, but it does provide more comprehensive coverage. In general, healthcare and health insurance in Uruguay are considered to be reasonably priced and accessible," explained one expat who made the move to Uruguay.

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Joshua Wood 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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