As a foreigner living in Montego Bay, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?

We asked expats in Montego Bay if they have access to public healthcare in Montego Bay. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...

"You should have concerns and you should research insurance. As long as you have immigration status in JA, you can purchase health insurance… just plan on using private doctors, clinics and hospitals. Private care isn’t cheap so make sure you have access to credit card or cash..they require payment up front. In the last 10 years or so, the private sector for healthcare has exploded… you have more options, costly, but they’re there. Public health care here in Jamaica is quite frankly a joke… The clinics, the hospitals, the doctors… Go private," explained one expat living in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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"As a foreigner living in Montego Bay, you will have access to public healthcare. However, the public healthcare system in Jamaica is known to be underfunded and understaffed, which can lead to long wait times and limited availability of certain treatments or medications. Additionally, the quality of care may not be up to the standards you may be accustomed to in your home country. Many expats and foreigners choose to use private healthcare facilities, which offer a higher standard of care but can be more expensive. It is recommended to have comprehensive health insurance to cover any medical expenses while living in Jamaica," said another expat in Montego Bay, Jamaica.