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Health Care in Granada

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Dive into healthcare resources for expats and digital nomads in Granada: identify leading healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical centers for optimal care.

Granada has both public and private healthcare systems. The public healthcare system is called the Nicaraguan Social Security Institute (INSS). It is used by both locals and foreigners, although foreigners may need to pay a fee. People generally do not recommend using public hospitals in Granada for serious medical emergencies or major surgery, as the quality of care is not as high as in private hospitals. At a public hospital in Granada, the facilities are often outdated and the staff may not be as well-trained as in private hospitals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Nicaragua, although they may need to pay a fee. Most expats, however, prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as the quality of care is generally higher. Private hospitals in Granada are well-equipped and the staff is usually well-trained.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Granada

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Granada are:

  • Hospital Metropolitano Vivian Pellas, a private hospital located in Granada, which specializes in emergency care and surgery.
  • Clinica Bautista, a private clinic located in Granada, which specializes in general medical care.
  • Hospital Metropolitano Managua, a private hospital located in Managua, which is approximately one hour away from Granada by car. It specializes in emergency care and surgery.

Emergency Services in Granada

Granada does have ambulance services, which can be called by dialing 118. The response time is usually quite quick, although there may be delays in some cases.

Health Insurance Companies in Granada

The most popular private health insurers in Granada are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Seguros Monterrey, and Seguros Atlas. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, rather than specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame 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.


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