businessinmexico | If you’ve ever considered a move across the southern border, you may
wonder what healthcare in Mexico is like for expats. While in many ways,
the Mexican system is much friendlier than the U.S. healthcare system —
so much so that Americans cross the border to get healthcare — there
are still a lot of things you need to know.
What kind of healthcare system does Mexico have? Can you get
insurance there as a resident, or while doing business in Mexico? What
is the IMSS, or Seguro Popular, and how do those apply to you
as a non-citizen? When it comes to medical care, south of the border,
understanding your options is essential.
When many Americans think of Mexico, they think of a poverty-stricken
country that people are trying to escape. While that might be true in
some cases, primarily because of corruption, Mexico is a cosmopolitan
21st-century country and its healthcare system reflects that.
There are thousands of healthcare facilities throughout the country,
about one-third of which belong to the taxpayers. Most healthcare
providers in Mexico received at least part of their education in the
United States, Canada or Europe. Finding an English speaking doctor
should not be a problem.
