What are healthcare services like in Barbados?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Barbados. They wrote...
"Barbados has a comprehensive healthcare system that provides quality medical services to its citizens. The country has a number of public and private hospitals and clinics that offer a range of medical services, including primary care, specialist care, and emergency services. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is free for all citizens. Private healthcare services are also available and are generally more expensive than public services. Barbados also has a number of health insurance plans that provide coverage for medical expenses. Additionally, Barbados has a number of health promotion and disease prevention programs that are aimed at improving the overall health of the population," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Barbados.
"Yes, they have both a government hospital as well as private hospital. These are located in the south east part of the island near Bridgetown. They also have many clinics around the island and an ambulance service. As in most places healthcare for major issues can be quite expensive. Make sure you have private healthcare insurance and understand your coverage before needing it," commented one expat who made the move to Clapham Ridge, Barbados.
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What are healthcare services like in Barbados?
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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.
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