Medical "Self Pay"

For the INS insurance you do not have to hold a residency and you can access all hospitals. If you decide to opt for ‘self pay’ for a visit to a general practitioner it will cost you around US$ 25 to US$ 50. In practice, paying in cash will often get you discounts. In case you have to go to a hospital or clinic, take into consideration that in and around San José, English staff may be available. However, in the more remote areas you are less likely to find English speaking staff.  (justlanded.com)

Costa Rica Has Affordable Health Care

Most Costa Rican doctors and dentists receive their basic medical training in Costa Rica. From here, they travel far and wide seeking specialized training from the finest teaching hospitals in the world, often becoming certified in their specialties in the countries where they receive their advanced training. It is not uncommon to find a Costa Rican doctor or dentist speaking several languages, all learned while pursuing advanced degrees in foreign countries. Perhaps it is the CCSS work or the varied travel and study that does it, but the caring expressed by the doctors and dentists throughout the country is noteworthy in its extreme.

In 1991, two economists from the University of Costa Rica conducted a survey of visitors to this country. Their findings, documented in the study, indicated that 14.25% of all visitors came for the express purpose of receiving medical care of some type. Over the years, Costa Rica has attracted those in search of uplifting cosmetic surgery. People from around the world arrive daily to partake of the healing waters in over 100 thermal and mineral springs located here. Dental work, from fillings to implants, is done routinely on people from every corner of the world. Many people from Latin America plan for their medical needs--from hip replacement to heart valve replacement--to be taken care of by the well-trained and skillful physicians in Costa Rica rather than in their native countries. Clearly then, not only does Costa Rica offer universal health care coverage to its citizens, but that same high quality care is available for people from all over the world.

According to Dr. Soto, a heart valve replacement done in the States will cost the patient (or the insurance carrier) over $50,000 for the surgery alone. The same surgery in Costa Rica, using the same valve, performed in a surgical theater equal to those found in the States, by doctors and nurses internationally trained and highly skilled, will cost around US$15,000, including pre- and post-operative care in pleasant surroundings. (cocori.com)

Medication in Costa Rica

Prescription drugs in Costa Rica are sold by brand name. As many brands are local brands make sure you should know the generic name of the drug. Generic drugs are generally cheaper in Costa Rica due to lower production costs. However, some drugs have to be imported which means those drugs will be more expensive. If you have a prescription from back home you can show this to a local doctor who will normally give you a Costa Rican prescription with which you can purchase the drugs at the pharmacy.

Most pharmaceutical drugs can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist can also recommend remedies for common ailments, flu, stomach disorders, headache, etc. In the mayor cities there are several pharmacies that remain open all night. (justlanded.com)

COSTA RICA HEALTH AND FITNESS

You are unlikely to encounter any serious diseases in Costa Rica. Sanitary standards are high and the health system is excellent. During the past two wet seasons there have been several outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease dengue but so far there have been no reported cases of the more serious hemorrhaging dengue. No vaccinations are required to enter Costa Rica as epidemic diseases have been all but eradicated throughout the country. However, if you are a blood donator in the U.S., you may have a problem donating if you have traveled in some areas of Costa Rica as a World Wide health precaution. (ticotimes.com)
 

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