Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Uruguay?
When we asked expats in Uruguay if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Uruguay, they wrote...
"Our experience in regard to a healthcare provider and insurance is a positive one. We are content that it covers our whole family at an affordable rate and is accepted by our local hospital. We are thankful locals and friends recommended this route," wrote a member who made the move to Paysandu, Uruguay.
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"Healthcare in Uruguay is generally considered to be of good quality and is relatively affordable. The government provides universal health coverage for all citizens, and private health insurance is also available. Private health insurance is more expensive than public health insurance, but it does provide more comprehensive coverage. In general, healthcare and health insurance in Uruguay are considered to be reasonably priced and accessible," explained one expat living in Uruguay.
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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.