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Domestic Mexican Public Healthcare Vs. Global Private Healthcare?
by West Coast Global Insurance West Coast Global InsuranceHealthcare for US citizens in
Mexico is offered through the private system, but you can enroll in the IMSS
employment-based health program if you move to Mexico for work. Access to public
health care is cheap in Mexico, but its main drawback is that demand often
exceeds supply, resulting in overcrowded facilities. The private system also
has more modern hospitals and private outpatient clinics than the federal
healthcare system, and most private doctors speak Fluent English because they
were trained in the United States or Canada.
If
your employer does not provide healthcare coverage as part of your benefits and
you can afford private health insurance while
living in Mexico,
you should consider protecting your health with a higher level of protection
since it allows you to choose the level of medical treatment you receive and
how and when it is provided.
In
Mexico, private hospitals and specialty clinics have noticeably shorter wait times
and better infrastructure than public hospitals. You also get direct access to
the country's highly trained doctors with private insurance. Private insurance
policies are tailored to your specific medical needs, with premiums driven by
factors such as your age, level of coverage, pre-existing medical conditions,
lifestyle (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption), and the deductible you agree to
pay in the event of a claim.
Remember
that healthcare services in Mexico are primarily provided in Spanish and may
not be available in English. Even though many Mexicans — particularly those
working in the private medical sector — speak English, you should not expect to
be seen by English-speaking medical staff. Fortunately, most private health
insurers provide phone support to their customers. They can assist you in
finding a local translator or even provide interpretation over the phone.
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