Expat Health Insurance & Healthcare Guide to Ecuador
Expats share their experiences with healthcare and expat health insurance in Ecuador.
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An expat living in a small town outside of Loja, Ecuador talks about private vs. public healthcare, health insurance, pharmacies and more.
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Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
IESS (federal system) is cheapest insurance here UNLESS you came on "retirement income" visa, where it can be quite expensive (they they charge 17% of your income for the insurance).
Almost all non-opioid prescription meds in the US are available here OTC.
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MindStorm
Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat in Cuenca talks about Ecuador's mandatory health insurance requirement, Moscosa Hospital and the cost and availability of prescription medicines.
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leongst
Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat living in Quito, Ecuador offers advice about healthcare in Quito. She advises others to go to private hospitals for significant health issues and go to public clinics for only for the basics, i.e. colds and the flu. In her experience, the quality of medical care is good and the cost of healthcare in Ecuador (with health insurance) is much less than the US.
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AmyF
Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat in Ecuador says that it's worthwhile to sign up for IESS insurance, that most medication is available over the counter and that there are world class doctors in Ecuador.
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Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat in Cuenca, Ecuador offers insight on his health care experiences there. A considerable amount information is shared about hospitals, costs, alternative therapies and more are convered.
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Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat in Cuenca, Ecuador talks about the great care he received at Santa Ines Hospital, the low cost of high quality healthcare in Ecuador and the availability of most common prescription medicines (usually available without a prescription).
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Expat Health Insurance & Medical Care
An expat in Cuenca describes healthcare throughout Ecuador and advises expat retirees to carefully consider proximity to quality emergency healthcare when choosing where to live in Ecuador. He cautions that many cities in Ecuador don't have good quality emergency care.
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Healthcare in Ecuador
Expats in Ecuador share their experiences with healthcare and overseas medical insurance in Ecuador.
Top Hospitals in Ecuador by Specialty
If you're moving to Ecuador or recently arrived, it's important to know about the country's top hospitals for specific medical conditions. Here's a primer.
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Mental Health Care in Ecuador
The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Ecuador, should the need arise for such services.
The expatriate lifestyle can be stressful when living away from home. It's vital to have knowledge of the mental healthcare system in Ecuador, should the need arise for such services....
Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Ecuador?
Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Ecuador? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Ecuador.
Is health insurance a requirement when you are moving to Ecuador? This article explores health insurance requirements for newcomers to Ecuador. ...
Answer Questions about Healthcare in Ecuador
Help others moving to Ecuador by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in Ecuador, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.