What are healthcare services like in Escazu?

We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Escazu. They wrote...

"Escazu is served by a range of healthcare providers including private hospitals, public hospitals, clinics, and specialist care centers. Services provided in the area include general healthcare, maternity care, psychiatric care, emergency care, and a range of specialist services such as oncology, orthopedic and eye care. Private healthcare is considered to be of a higher quality than public healthcare, however there is a cost associated with its services. Public healthcare is available for low costs or for certain social welfare programs. Additionally, Escazu has a number of medical centers providing assistance and support to people with disabilities. Overall, the quality of care in Escazu is considered to be of a good standard and the range of services available are suitably diverse," remarked another expat in Escazu, Costa Rica.

"The medical care here is excellent - ONLY IF YOU GO PRIVATE.! It is CRITICAL TO HAVE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE in Costa Rica. I have quite a long story, but when we first arrived I was hit by a taxi cab. I ended up in a PUBLIC hospital. At that point, I did not care how badly beat up I was, I just had to get out there. It was beyond disgusting... including bathrooms with NO SOAP or toilet paper. Anyway, it led me to a new "career path" when I went on the hunt for Private Health Insurance. I found an very import niche that needed to be filled for expats. We expect clean hospitals, with up to date equipment, and it always helps to have talented bi-lingual doctors. This can be found in the private hospitals in Costa Rica. Specifically - CIMA in Escazu. Top notch - but you will pay for this service. I found an insurance company perfectly suited for expats which allows them to choose any hospital or doctor they wish outside of the US. For my policy, I chose one which includes US coverage. It is a FRACTION of the cost I was paying in the US. I am not old enough for Medicare, but Medicare will not cover you outside of the US anyway. I knew my friends needed this type of coverage as well, so I asked if I could get involved in representing this insurance. So even though I consider myself technically "retired". I am very active in assisting expats with their health insurance needs," said a member in Escazu, Costa Rica.

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