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)
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 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
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
Uruguay’s healthcare: how many options do I have? Uruguay’s healthcare system services residents’ medical needs through both public and private sectors. The Administración de Los Servicios de Salud del Estado (ASSE) oversees the public healthcare system, which serves Uruguay’s citizens and long-term residents. The ASSE operates hospitals and clinics throughout
Panama’s healthcare: best in Latin America? Panama is considered one of the best places in Latin America, which is especially impressive given its small population of 4.5 million. Johns Hopkins Medicine, considered the gold standard of care in the U.S, even operates in Panama City. Many providers speak English, which
by Brett Andrews Can a U.S. expat qualify for Spain’s public healthcare? Spain has one of the most innovative and remarkable healthcare systems in Western Europe. With its rich resources, Spain is home to a large number of hospitals and clinics that offer top-notch medical care. Spain’s public healthcare system
Does Mexico’s healthcare improve on the U.S. system? Mexico has one of the most innovative and remarkable healthcare systems 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
