Health Insurance in the Costa Rica

Many expats buy private health insurance for coverage at private hospitals and doctors in Costa Rica -- and for coverage while traveling to other countries. Our partner companies offer specialized expat health insurance plans. More information about healthcare in Costa Rica:

GeoBlue

GeoBlue offers global health plans for international assignments or trips lasting 6 months or longer. With access to over 1.7M medical providers in 190 countries around the world, GeoBlue provides members with solutions and industry-leading digital services - ensuring top-quality coverage to people who live, work, study and travel internationally.

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Allianz Care

Allianz Care's plans ensure that you have access to quality healthcare whenever you need it. Our flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. You can submit your claims digitally and our helpline is available 24/7 to help you anytime.

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Cigna Global Health

With Cigna Global Health Options, you can create an international health insurance plan that's perfectly tailored for the needs of you and your family. We provide the reassurance of comprehensive core cover, and the flexibility of adding as many extra benefits as you want to ensure you have a plan perfectly suited to your needs.

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International Citizens Insurance

Our partner, International Citizens Insurance, is the premier provider of international health insurance, travel medical insurance and expatriate insurance, offering comprehensive plans at affordable rates. If you need help choosing a plan for work or your family, view our plans or contact one of their licensed agents. They'll provide comparison quotes from Cigna, Aetna, GeoBlue, Now Health International and IMG.

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Healthcare in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.

15 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Costa Rica

Expats living in Costa Rica talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Costa Rica and more.

8 Things to Know Before Having a Baby in Costa Rica

Expats discuss their experiences giving birth in Costa Rica. Topics covered include public (CAJA) hospitals vs. private hospitals,high C-section rates, maternity coverage, dual citizenship, permanent residency for expat parents with babies born in Costa Rica, baby stores and formula options.

8 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats in Costa Rica

Expats living in Costa Rica discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in Costa Rica.

Expats living in Costa Rica discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in Costa Rica....

Costa Rica Healthcare FAQ

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Healthcare Info

Additional information about healthcare and health insurance for foreigners in Costa Rica.

Expats Report about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Costa Rica

Read recent healthcare reports submitted for: Grecia, Tamarindo and Cortez.

Answer Questions about Healthcare in Costa Rica

Help others moving to Costa Rica by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Costa Rica, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.

Having a Baby in San Jose, Costa Rica

An expat mom in Costa Rica talks about her experiences finding a doctor, at the hospital, during childbirth and more.

If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.