Argentina
International health insurance is strongly recommended when travelling or moving to Argentina. Costs can rise very quickly, especially if emergency transport from a remote area has to be added.
Example of medical costs
in Argentina
€20 GP
+
€55 specialist
+
€80 dental scaling
=
TOTAL
155 €
The healthcare system in Argentina
Argentina has no centralised healthcare system like France’s, but three independent systems:
– The public service, which is free and open to all. Care is not poor and staff are competent, but the shortage of resources is severe. It is not unusual to wait several hours before being seen, which can be a problem in an emergency.
– The private system, favoured by the well-off and by expats. It is much more expensive, but the care is good and can be provided very quickly.
– The “Obras Sociales”, a specific system reserved for employees. It operates as a network of hospitals contracted with the health insurance funds that employees pay into. This system covers a large part of the Argentine population. They are also known as the Asociación Civil de Actividades Médicas Integradas.
Useful information
International health insurance is strongly recommended when travelling or moving to Argentina. Costs can rise very quickly, especially if emergency transport from a remote area has to be added.
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