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As a foreigner living in Guatemala, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Guatemala if they have access to public healthcare in Guatemala. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes, foreigners living in Guatemala have access to public healthcare. The quality of care varies depending on the region, but generally the public healthcare system is considered to be of lower quality than private healthcare. The public healthcare system is often overcrowded and underfunded, and there are long wait times for appointments and treatments. However, it is still possible to receive quality care in the public system, and it is often the only option for those who cannot afford private healthcare," remarked another expat in Guatemala.
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As a foreigner living in Guatemala, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
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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.
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