Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Portugal?
When we asked expats in Portugal if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Portugal, they wrote...
"Healthcare in Portugal is generally considered to be of good quality and is relatively affordable. Public healthcare is free for Portuguese citizens and those with a valid residence permit, while private healthcare is available for those who can afford it. Health insurance is also available in Portugal, but it is not mandatory. Premiums for health insurance can be expensive, but there are also government subsidies available to help offset the cost," remarked another expat who made the move to Portugal.
"I just obtained private insurance through Millenium Bank. Since I am 70 (oops - 71 today). I am limited in companies that will write me. The company is Medis (sp?) and will cost me 30 euros per month. A STEAL - compared to the $230 I'm paying in the US for a Medicare Supplement. They will write people up to 75 Ana, once written, must continue to renew. There is a 60-day waiting period, so the bank will process it 60 days before I move there," explained one expat living in Portugal.
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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Portugal?
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