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Medicare is a health insurance plan available to United States citizens who are 65 or older. Medicare parts A and B are not accepted in Panama.
If you have the right Medicare Advantage Plan, you can use it for urgent care and emergencies in Panama, even if you live in Panama full-time.
Some hospitals in Panama offer direct billing for Medicare Advantage so you do not need to prepay and them file a claim.
It’s important to have the right Medicare Advantage plan. Watch the video to learn from an Expat Medicare Expert about getting the right Medicare Advantage Plan so you are covered for urgent care and emergencies in Panama.
In Panama, routine medical care is super affordable. It’s less than $20 to see a doctor without insurance or less than $50 to see a specialist without insurance. Many doctors speak English.
But it can get expensive if you need urgent care or a medical emergency, especially if you go to a private hospital. I paid $15,000 for nine days in the hospital when I had Covid last year. If you go to a public hospital, it will be more affordable.
If possible, you should get health insurance in Panama. Your choices for health insurance are:
1. Panama only health insurance is about $117 a month if you are 60-69. If you are over 70-79, it costs $150 a month. However, most companies are not writing new policies for anyone over the age of 74. And if you have preexisting conditions, you may not be able to get insurance. You must also be fully vaccinated for Covid to get Panama health insurance.
2. International health insurance will cover you globally, including Panama. But it’s expensive. A 66-year-old will pay about $4500 a year. The older you get, the higher the premium. They may exclude preexisting conditions. No Covid vaccine is required.
3. If you’re a US citizen and have the right Medicare Advantage plan, it will cover urgent care and emergencies in Panama. You can get Medicare Advantage regardless of your age or preexisting conditions. No Covid vaccine is required. So, a Medicare Advantage plan may be the best option for some. Watch this video to learn more.
See these articles about health insurance:
Health Insurance Options in Panama
Healthcare Options if you Cannot Get Health Insurance
MiniMed is Only $20 a Month and has no age or pre-existing exclusions.
