As a foreigner living in Argentina, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Argentina if they have access to public healthcare in Argentina. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes, foreigners living in Argentina have access to public healthcare. The public healthcare system in Argentina is known as the Obra Social, and it provides free or low-cost healthcare services to all citizens and legal residents. The quality of care varies depending on the region, but overall it is considered to be good. The Obra Social covers a wide range of services, including primary care, hospitalization, and specialist care. It also covers some prescription medications and medical supplies," explained one expat living in Argentina.
"As an expat, if you have residency you can enroll in the public heathcare system, but honestly most expats insist on using the private healthcare system. Enrolling the public healthcare is affordable but the quality of the facilities and services is not what most expats would consider. Private hospitals are usually the option that expats take as they are better equipped, and the doctors tend to have more credentials and often times are fluent in English. Pre-existing conditions in general are not covered but this is determined on a case-by-case basis," said another in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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