Expatsi can direct you to the countries with the best healthcare in the world. But we can’t all move to Singapore. (Where would we fit?) Wherever you go in the world, you need to be able to find and access healthcare services that suit your needs. These five tips can
Despite Americans who claim it’s the greatest country on earth, the United States is not exceptional when it comes to healthcare. It is, however, the most expensive. According to a 2023 report from the Commonwealth Fund, U.S. healthcare ranks highest worldwide in terms of costs, spending nearly 18 percent of
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 and end nearly half a century of precedent, American women have sought out countries to move to where reproductive rights are protected. It’s rarely the sole factor in an aspiring emigrant’s decision to leave the U.S., but
We’ve partnered with the Legatum Institute, a renowned nonprofit research firm, to find the best healthcare in the world. These countries make up the top 10% of health systems worldwide. Where will the U.S. land on this list? 1) Singapore The city-state of Singapore tops the Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI)
Great healthcare that won’t break the bank by Brett Andrews About Germany Healthcare Germany has one of the most renowned healthcare systems in the world. Most of its residents are enrolled in the public health insurance scheme, paid for by taxpayers’ national contributions. This allows access to high-quality healthcare, regardless
Can I live in Costa Rica on a budget? We hear this question regularly from future expats deciding on where to move abroad. One of the gems of Latin America, Costa Rica’s cost of living weighs heavily on people’s minds. Americans have been moving to Costa Rica for years, after
Despite Americans who claim it’s the greatest country on earth, the United States is not exceptional when it comes to healthcare. It is, however, the most expensive. According to a 2023 report from the Commonwealth Fund, U.S. healthcare ranks highest worldwide in terms of costs, spending nearly 18 percent of
by Jen Barnett We’d like you to meet our newest tool for your moving abroad journey—the Expat Healthcare Planner. Sponsored by Cigna, the tools gives you checklists and planning info for taking care of your health and medical needs when you move to Mexico, Panama, Portugal, or Spain, with new
Moving abroad with a disability or pre-existing condition comes with challenges. What countries allow me to move there? Can I use the healthcare system? Is accessibility acceptable and reliable? Can I still receive my U.S. government benefits—such as social security, SSDI, or VA benefits—if I leave the U.S. for good?
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes Will my Dutch insurance follow me around the EU? by Brett Andrews About the Netherlands Healthcare System Like many countries in the EU, the Netherlands offers world-class health facilities, highly qualified specialists, and ready access to universal healthcare. However, its healthcare funding may
The Mexican healthcare system ranks among of the most innovative and remarkable in Latin America. With its rich resources, Mexico is home to a large number of hospitals and clinics that offer top-notch medical care. Mexico’s healthcare system consists of both public and private institutions which are well equipped to
Americans who want to retire abroad often cite the high cost of medicine as a driving factor. In many other countries, prescriptions are available for free or at a low, subsidized cost to residents. These prices are thanks to governments using their collective buying power to drive down the costs
Whether they’re full-time expats or medical tourists, Americans are much happier with the healthcare they receive in Mexico. According to FarHomes.com, 84% of American expats rate Mexican healthcare as very good or excellent, compared to 72% of Americans in the U.S. who say the healthcare they receive at home is
In the U.S., the end-of-life system is designed to bankrupt you and your family while providing dismal care. If someone is living on a limited income but would like to live in a country that provides affordable senior care with dignity, where can they go? Duke University created a study
In an increasingly fraught political environment, transgender rights seem to get brought into question more frequently of late. Rising right-wing sentiment seems to fuel much of the ire, though the causes are more complex than we’ll try to address here. Our stance is simple: trans rights are human rights. Trans
Americans continue to get the squeeze when it comes to healthcare. Despite paying more per capita than any other nation on Earth, the healthcare system continues to fail us. We previously covered 14 other countries in this vein. Perhaps that’s because the U.S. doesn’t view public healthcare as a human
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes How low is that out-of-pocket maximum? by Brett Andrews About Italy Healthcare Italy’s National Health Service receives funding through federal tax revenues. Care is extended to all legal residents, mostly for free or nominal costs. This system requires no deductibles. Italy provides universal
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Does the UK really have free healthcare for all? About UK Healthcare The United Kingdom was the first healthcare system to be funded by general taxation. Free care is given based on need, rather than ability to pay fees or insurance. The
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 High-end healthcare in 3 parts by Brett Andrews About Croatia Healthcare Croatia’s universal healthcare system provides a mandatory public system that all residents and citizens pay into monthly. Known as obvezno, this public health insurance scheme is administered by the Croatian Health
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Chile Healthcare: FONASA or ISAPRE? by Brett Andrews About Chile Healthcare The Chilean healthcare system generally meets a high standard of service, reporting wide coverage and long life-expectancy. Universal health care is largely financed by government funding and payroll taxes, with families
