CIMA Medical Center

It’s been more than 65 years since this small country of 4.6 million people introduced a public health care system. Spending $6,000 less per capita than the United States on health today, Costa Rica boasts a longer life expectancy and an infant mortality rate nearly equal to that of the U.S.

With a reputation for high quality and low prices, the country has even fashioned an industry out of health care, attracting hundreds of visitors each year who take advantage of medical tourism.

“What we don’t understand is how we are able to work with this,” said Rosa Climent, medical director of the Costa Rican Social Security System, pointing to a chart that shows employers pay 9.25 percent and workers pay 5.50 percent of their salaries into the system, which covers “all our health needs. And how the U.S. pays so much more and doesn’t cover its citizens.”

Not only do Costa Ricans have an 86.8 percent coverage rate, but the public health system ser ves residents who live miles from cities.

“How does a small country with a medium investment like ours achieve full cover age for all of its citizens?” asked Climent. “It’s a big accomplishment.”

Like any institution, the Social Security System in Costa Rica (the Caja) has its faults – long wait times and bureaucratic hurdles – but most Costa Ricans agree that their North American neighbor can learn something from the system that serves their country.

By Chrissie Long

Delving into the health care system in Costa Rica you have to wonder where all the money goes in the US for Health Care.  One of the richest most powerful countries in the world yet this is an issue that has been on the political agenda for decades with no real resolve.  It’s no wonder so many American’s are finding yet another reason to move to Costa Rica.

One of the most technologically advanced countries in medical practice, specialists and breakthrough medicine is here in Costa Rica.  Nothing is perfect and for Hospital’s like CIMA Medical Center this a private hospital and most patients will pay directly out of pocket for this care but compared to US price the cost is but a small fraction of what hospital’s would charge you in the states.

For the average Costa Rica citizen using the Caja the wait time is longer but none the less they are being cared for and living longer in Costa Rica based on the current medical structure provided by the Costa Rican government.  As you consider your own options for affordable health care and are considering doing business abroad Costa Rica continues to give you reasons to make the move.

Many of the large multi-national companies based out of the US are setting up shop in Costa Rica and taking advantages of all the many benefits including national health care system for there employees.  

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