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Healthcare in Chile?

Chile medical care success journey has never been so easy. A lot of efforts have been put into its day-night health fame. Healthcare in Chile consists of two tiers. One is the private sector and another one is the public sector. Tax exiles do expect easy on pocket high-quality medical treatment from either of these. However, there is a regional variation in the quality of health care provided in small towns or rural areas than urban livings. Modern equipment use and facilities excelled the progress of the health care system here.

What To Expect From Health Care System in Chile

Though there are a number of free public healthcare benefits, only limited to the residents of Chile. International patients would not have easy access to it before they become a resident and pay taxes in Chile. Good thing is that several private health insurance companies in Chile allow their members to avail the private medical services.

What To Expect From Public Health Care System in Chile

National residents of Chiles have the rights to access public healthcare process under the government-run FONASA (Fondo Nacional de Saud) scheme. You can get the acceptable quality care in these heavy-crowded State hospitals. Comparatively, private setup is more likely to offer the standardized medical facilities which expats will be accustomed to.

What To Know About Health Insurance in Chile

Public health insurance is run through the FONASA under the Chilean government. It covers the maximum crowd of the population who can get free access to public healthcare facilities as well. Else, there are other Primary Health Organisations that are providing the same niche services to the health care market. Regardless, facilities available in private medical organization are far better than in public medical setup.

Where To Find the Pharmacies in Chile

No matter you are in either of the private or public hospitals, you will find the 24/7 pharmacies near to almost every hospital in Chile. You will find well educated and highly-trained pharmacists on the counter to serve you all.

Hospital Facilities In Chile

There are several hospitals in this marvelous country with their own emergency facilities and ambulances. International patients who are looking for the medical air evacuation within or from Chile may get this service. But it can be very expensive. Therefore, you should have additional travel and health insurance to cover its cost in case of any serious emergency.  

There are two Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals in Chile i.e Clinica Alemana de Santigo S.A and Clinica Las Condes. Both hospitals are located in Santiago. You must either of these after registering on the Global Patient Transfer platform.

What More You International Patients Should Know About Chile

• Spanish is the official language of Chile and Peso is its currency. However, youth and professionals of the urban areas speak and understand English very well. So no worries for an interpreter. If you know English there would be easy communication between you and Chileans.

• Chile is one of the driest regions in the world with severe hot temperature (82 degrees Fahrenheit)

• None the less, there are a number of airports in Chile but the one most pertinent to international patients is SCL Airport (Santiago-Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

• After landing on the airport, your next visit would be to the hospital. Also, Santiago is home to one of the top 10 luxury hotels in S.A. Therefore, before going to the hospital you may book a room in any hotel for temporary accommodation.

Sightseeing in Chile

Varied options are available for tourism. It has deserts, beaches, glaciers, and mountains that have the capacity to make both city dwellers and naturalists happy. In addition to this, a plethora of shopping venues, malls, flea markets is available. Providencia is known for tourist favorite zone along with museums and fine arts. After getting successful treatment, you may explore some more attractions of this country. But before that don’t forget to register on the Global Patient Transfer platform.