Health Care for Retirees

Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism

July 4, 2013

It is inconceivable to many people that Colombia is not a third world nation. The world media has tarred and feathered the image of an amazing country and a hardy, friendly race with 50 years of bad press. In fact, Colombia has an advanced medical system and is becoming highly respected as a destination for medical tourism. Just imagine, in 2012, 33,500 visitors entered the country for health tour... »

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Health care – Health insurance

June 21, 2013

SISBEN In Colombia there are three types of health care. The first does not apply to foreigners living or visiting the country. This system is called SISBEN and it is a free government subsidized package created for very poor Colombians. EPS The second line of health care is called EPS – Entidades Promotoras de Salud. The Superintendent of National Health decides which organizations may qual... »