The first step is selecting your health insurance policy. I recommend using a good insurance broker for this. You need a policy that is a good fit for your age, health situation, location, budget, and any pre-existing conditions you may have. A broker can help you figure out which health Read More
Which Health Insurance To Choose in Panama
So you have decided to get health insurance in Panama. And you understand your health insurance options. How Do You Choose Which Insurance Plan To Buy? In this post, I cover: International Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) Domestic Health Insurance (why, limits, & Read More
Panama Health Insurance – Types, Info, Tips & More
It can be stressful to figure out health insurance, no matter where you live. But in a foreign country it is more so. In this post, I describe the following. 4 Types of Health Insurance Available in Panama 7 Things To Find Out Before Choosing A Policy 3 Insurance Broker Recommendations 9 Read More
Should You Get Health Insurance in Panama?
Health insurance is one of the items you must consider when moving to Panama. Health care is very affordable in Panama. So affordable that many people just chose to pay out of pocket. For instance, a typical doctor visit is $10. Total. Although, in a private clinic like Mae Lewis in David, it can Read More
How To Have A Healthy Lifestyle In Panama
Updated July 4, 2017 It can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you move to Panama. The ubiquitous fried foods and the ever available sugary processed treats tend to add pounds to the waistline. While there are health food stores and gyms in many locations, they are not Read More
Panama Health Care System
As I have mentioned elsewhere, Panama has 3 health care systems. 2 are government run 1 is private. Although, you will most likely use the private system I am providing information about all 3. 1) Public Hospitals & "Salud" Clinics This is Panama's National Heath Care which is Read More
A Health Care Experience In Panama.
July 9, 2013 Last year my ankle was terribly swollen and in major pain. It had been that way for a week. It was not a sprain since it had started suddenly while I was sitting. Immediate Attention Needed I was leaving for the States in a few day, so I needed to attend to it immediately. I Read More