Costa Rica Health Care Overview

With all the talk about health care in the news these days, and the uninformed declarations of Rush Limbaugh regarding his impending move to Costa Rica, I thought we’d offer an article on medical tourism in Costa Rica. Even with the passage of health care reform in the U.S., Costa Rica will continue to be one of the world’s best destinations for medical tourism. And why not? Care in Costa Rica is first-world quality, at a fraction of first-world prices. Thousands of people ever year come here to get great care, save money and even have a vacation while they’re at it.

The article I have linked does not even mention Costa Rica’s national health care system, the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, which offers cradle-to-grave care to anyone in need. As a result, life expectancy is higher than the U.S. and among the best in the world. If you’ve had any procedures done in Costa Rica, I’d love to hear your take on the system.

Medical Tourism in Paradise

Share It

Hide Sites