Ecuador
As a foreigner living in Ecuador, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
We asked expats in Ecuador if they have access to public healthcare in Ecuador. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...
"Yes, every expat is required by law to have insurance. The federal system is available, and costs $68/mo for a couple. However, health care is so cheap that I skip the (underfunded and long lines) IESS (federal system) and pay out of pocket for private health care anyway," said a member in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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"Yes, foreigners living in Ecuador have access to public healthcare. The public healthcare system in Ecuador is generally considered to be of good quality, with many hospitals and clinics offering a wide range of services. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is free for all Ecuadorian citizens, as well as for foreigners who are legally registered in the country. The quality of care may vary depending on the region, but overall, the public healthcare system in Ecuador is considered to be reliable and accessible," remarked another expat who made the move to Ecuador.
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As a foreigner living in Ecuador, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
