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Expat Exchange - Health Care in Chatham 2024
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Health Care in Chatham

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Learn about the health system in Chatham: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Chatham.

Chatham is home to a variety of healthcare options for both locals and expats. The United States has both public and private healthcare systems, with the public system being called Medicare. Medicare is available to all US citizens and permanent residents, but is not available to foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Chatham for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they are well-equipped and staffed with experienced professionals. The public hospitals in Chatham are clean and modern, and offer a wide range of services. Foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in the United States, but most expats prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Private hospitals in Chatham are well-equipped and offer a wide range of services.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Chatham

Chatham has several recommended clinics and hospitals for expats. The Chatham Medical Center is a private hospital located in Chatham, and specializes in providing comprehensive medical care. The Chatham Hospital is a public hospital located in Chatham, and offers a wide range of services. The Chatham Medical Center is located approximately 10 miles from Chatham, and the Chatham Hospital is located approximately 5 miles from Chatham.

Emergency Services in Chatham

Chatham has ambulance services available for emergency medical care. To call for an ambulance, dial 911. Ambulances typically arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the situation.

Health Insurance Companies in Chatham

The most popular private health insurers in Chatham are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Healthcare. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, but there are also specialized expat health insurance providers available.

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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