Healthcare
November 21, 2025
Health Insurance Options in Panama
Learn about healthcare and health insurance options when you move to Panama. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable they are.
September 20, 2025
The Panama Clinic: Panama’s Most Advanced Hospital with Direct Billing for U.S. Veterans and Retirees
The Panama Clinic is setting a new standard for healthcare in Panama. As the only hospital in the country with TEMOS accreditation, it delivers world-class medical care with international...
September 9, 2025
MiniMed: Accessible, Affordable, and Modern Healthcare in Panama
MiniMed is making healthcare in Panama affordable and accessible. With a $20/month Expat Health Membership, acceptance of Medicare Advantage, and over 100 insurance plans, plus 14 clinics and a...
June 22, 2025
Self-Insuring in Panama: A Real Option for Many
Why Many Expats in Panama Choose to Self-Insure – and How Affordable Health Care Makes It Possible One of the biggest surprises for many people who move to Panama...
December 22, 2024
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Affordable Healthcare for All!
Affordable healthcare for all is available in Panama at their public hospitals. There is no monthly fee and no exclusions for preexisting conditions.
December 1, 2024
US Military Retiree and Veteran Medical Coverage Overseas
Even though there is no VA hospital in Panama, Veteran benefits are readily available to Veterans who qualify.
October 1, 2024
The Foreign Medical Program (FMP): A Guide for Veterans Moving to Panama
If you're a US veteran with service-connected disabilities, read this information about how you can get medical care using the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) while living in Panama.
September 22, 2024
Dirty Little Secret About Using Insurance in Panama
Even if you have insurance that says it covers you in Panama, it may not be accepted by the hospital so you will be required to prepay the full...
September 22, 2024
Assisted Living and Home Healthcare
Learn about affordable assisted living and home healthcare options in Panama. There are private and government-operated options.