Please share your experience about Health Insurance

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Member since 05 November 2015

Scott and BettyMember05 November 2015 11:23:50

Hi everyone,

We're moving to the Antigua area in June 2016. I'm from the US, and my wife is Guatemalan. We're frequent travelers to Guatemala over the last 15 years and have friends and family there. Our kids are grown (we're mid-50s). I recently lost my mother, my last remaining parent; Betty's mom is living near Fraijanes. Once we settle there we want her to come live with us. I speak pretty decent Spanish and Betty holds dual US/Guatemalan citizenship and has her DPI. I'll be applying for residency.

While we know pretty well what we're doing, one mystery is health insurance. I know you can purchase it from banks and other entities, but we'd be very interested in hearing about the experiences of others.

Looking forward to chatting with you and sharing info!

Best,

Scott

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam06 November 2015 05:19:20

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Hello Scott,

Welcome on board

A new thread has been created from your post on the Guatemala forum so that you may get some feedbacks.

All the best,
Bhavna

Scott and Betty Member

Member since 05 November 2015

Scott and BettyMember06 November 2015 11:58:05

Thanks Bhavna!

Elan89 Member

Member since 15 December 2016

Elan89Member15 December 2016 15:09:26

Hi Scott,

I'm writing in regards to your questions on Health Insurance posted in November 2015.

I'm planning on moving to Guatemala this coming January, and Health Insurance something that I must look into! I"m wondering if you have any advice / recommendations to give??

Is one provider better than others?

Thanks,
Elan

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Member since 05 April 2013

GuategringoActive member11 January 2017 12:20:08

There are a number of health insurances available in Guatemala. We have a private one offered by Hospital Pilar in the city. Most banks offer health insurance and one company that is widely used in the country is El Roble....

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