Put Your Mind At Rest About Your Healthcare Needs In Portugal, With The Right Medical Cover

by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager

There are many great reasons to start a whole new life by moving to Portugal; the local climate is exceptional, quality of life high, and the beaches, coasts and other landscapes utterly stunning. If you have already relocated here or are considering doing so, you may also be aware of the relative affordability of many Portuguese homes.

In short, this (literal) corner of south-western Europe more-or-less has it all. But enough about the ‘exciting’ aspects of life here – have you sufficiently taken care of the more mundane sides of being a resident in Portugal, such as your healthcare?

The great news first – Portugal has a very strong healthcare system

Indeed, the sheer comprehensiveness and renown of the Portuguese healthcare system – encompassing both public and private elements – probably counts in its own right as another fantastic reason to live here. The Euro Health Consumer Index actually ranked healthcare in Portugal as the 13^th best in Europe in 2018, placing it above the likes of the UK, Ireland, Spain and Italy.

Universal health coverage is provided through Portugal’s National Health Service, known as the Serviço Nacional de Saúde, or SNS.

However, while this service is available to all of the country’s legal residents, with both primary and secondary healthcare services provided encompassing the likes of GP services, maternity services and some dental care, recent years have also seen charges introduced for many services.

This brings us neatly onto the subject of private health insurance, which – at a time when public healthcare budgets are under strain across Europe – could help to give you invaluable peace of mind.

When you want to be sure that you will receive the care you need precisely when and where you wish to receive it, you might find that engaging the services of a trusted medical insurance broker in Portugal is one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.

Why seek a policy through an expatriate-focused broker like Ibex?

While there is no shortage of health insurance brokers in Portugal, time and time again, English-speaking expatriates place their faith in Ibex Insurance Services.

That’s partly because of the entirely English-speaking nature of our service, which helps to eliminate any potential for misunderstandings as to what is covered or not covered in a particular policy.

However, it also has a lot to do with our longstanding reputation as an honest and responsive medical insurance broker in Portugal, as well as the sheer breadth and depth of options we offer for such cover.

Contact the widely trusted specialists in expat health cover

Whether you are seeking a standard or comprehensive plan to ensure your healthcare requirements are taken care of during your life in Portugal this year and beyond, and whatever your other specialized needs might be, we’re confident that we’ll be able to bring you the perfectly-suited policy.

Simply browse the current providers and plans available through us, get in touch directly with your nearest Ibex office, or even request a quote swiftly and easily online, to start taking advantage of our expertise and experience in all aspects of medical insurance in Portugal.