What are healthcare services like in Cuenca?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Cuenca. They wrote...
"Your choice of the free hospital or higher cost facilities. Also qualify for the Social Security hospital here 100% coverage for $72 a month," explained one expat living in Cuenca, Ecuador.

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"Healthcare services in Cuenca are readily available and very affordable. Cuenca is home to several large hospitals and numerous smaller clinics that provide a wide variety of healthcare services ranging from routine checkups to more specialized treatments. The city also boasts many experienced specialists, including doctors, nurses and other medical personnel, providing excellent care to its inhabitants. Cuenca's health system is heavily supported by the local government which ensures that medical services are affordable for citizens. In addition to the services available in the city, the Ecuadorian government sponsors medical tourism packages that provide the same quality of care found in the hospitals in Cuenca but with lighter tax systems," said another expat in Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador.
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What are healthcare services like in Cuenca?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad 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.