Free Healthcare in Argentina + Insurance Costs & Coverage - 2024 Health Update Buenos Aires Expat

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  • @EXPATditions
    @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому +2

    I recommend Health Insurance. Here in Argentina it is named Obra Social. Even foreigners can apply without a DNI. Just contact private hospitals. Every city has a few.
    Here in Buenos Aires there is Hospital Alemán or Hospital Italiano. There's many more. They provide faster and better service, and in better facilities.

    • @facundomalizia
      @facundomalizia 2 місяці тому +1

      Hey there! Just to be specific, "Obra Social" is all social work assistance from the Unions (education aid, health aid and economic aid), and being this type of health care Union-based makes them part of the Public system. Private Health Insurance is "Medicina Privada" (Swiss Medical, OSDE, Galento, etc) generally relates to private companies that have their own infrastructure, it's a faster and nicer experience overall, and depending on your membership (it can be part of your salary in your company, or you can pay a monthly fee privately) you may be partially of fully refunded. Obra social often relies on either third-party or public infrastructure, but you may get discounts on medication or a few other benefits), often users having to make co-payments for certain things. It's SO MUCHE MORE COMPLICATED than a UA-cam post, but I hope it all kinda makes sense! 😄

  • @tamics9978
    @tamics9978 7 місяців тому +5

    Wow!!! Qué bien que hablás español!!! Espero te recuperes pronto. Por lo general, las farmacias tienen delivery a tu casa, en el caso de que no puedas moverte.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +3

      Gracias, intento practicar y mejorar todos los días.
      No sabía qué hacían delivery, pero me pedí medicina en rappi

  • @mrbushlied7742
    @mrbushlied7742 7 місяців тому +11

    I emigrated from the USA to the UK back in ’98 and became a naturalised UK citizen in 2004. I only visit the USA every few years now. Each time I do, I see more businesses and houses boarded up and Americans looking shabbier and, of course, fatter. Americans like to think that they live in the best country in the world when in fact they live in one of the worst countries in the world: lousy healthcare system, low pay, virtually no employee benefits, etc.. America, love it or leave it! I left it! BTW, I visited Argentina twice in 2023 and plan on immigrating there at the end of 2024 when I retire.

    • @xXdnerstxleXx
      @xXdnerstxleXx 7 місяців тому +1

      Isn't UK failing horrible too? Especially outisde London. I could also say the very same thing about my home country Germany. It just ain't as extreme with getting fatter. The collapse however is everywhere. Poorly maintained infrastructure except for 3 regions in Germany. I think it really depends on the state/region.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +3

      I have seen the same things in USA.
      I have lived in Florida my entire life. Except for these past three years where I only visited Florida for a few months.
      It's gotten worse and worse, judging by real crime statistics, homelessness, and overdose's.
      The justice system is failing as well. I honestly feel 100% safer here in Buenos Aires, even though robberies are very common.
      People are sane here in Buenos Aires.
      It's what helped me decide in this city.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +3

      @@xXdnerstxleXx USA has the best rights and laws for businesses, some of the worst for individuals.
      The US does not have a federal paid maternity and family leave act. I know some European countries give both the man and woman tons of time off when having a child. Not sure about UK or Germany.
      Truth is USA has a strong economy, but depends what part of the country you live in and which sector/career is hot at the moment.

    • @mrbushlied7742
      @mrbushlied7742 7 місяців тому +1

      @@xXdnerstxleXx Yes, the UK is failing.Its failure has be exacerbated by BREXIT. Before BREXIT, Brits could live and work in any EU country. Now they can't. There's also many trade barriers with the EU. However, British citizens are treasted much better by their government than American citizens, especially when it comes to health care.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому +1

      Yea UK is also more respected around the world I believe.

  • @luismariarigotti5659
    @luismariarigotti5659 Місяць тому +1

    cuidate de la hernia de disco, yo tuve una hace unos 17 años, es muy dolorosa, terminaron operandome y tuve un año de recuperatorio, aunque te cures ahora con reposo esa zona te quedara afectada y cualquier mal movimiento otras vez tendras el problema, es doloroso y hay que tener mucha paciencia Take care of your herniated disc. I had one about 17 years ago. It is very painful. They ended up operating on me and I had a year of recovery. Even if you heal now with rest, that area will remain affected and any bad movement will cause the problem again. It is painful and you have to be very patient.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  Місяць тому

      @@luismariarigotti5659 yes you're right. It was extremely painful and scary. I felt paralyzed for a few days.
      I was lucky and got better fast. But I am trying to work on my back and foundation muscles, it is what I learned through some research. Hopefully I never suffer through this again.
      Take care stay healthy.

  • @adriannuske
    @adriannuske 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, I just got to the end of the video, subscribed and liked 👍. No worries about the changes in healthcare for foreigners, the matter is for the so called "touristic surgeries" (or any other costly procedures), which is sadly a normal thing with some close neighbor nations, that do not care for their own so well. Emergency attention is always gonna be for anyone, but charging those who don't pay taxes a fair price, is still gonna be a bargain, so faint not 😄

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the response. I am in good health thanks to God. But I am happy to know that there is good doctors and hospitals in case of emergency.

  • @EXPATditions
    @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for watching.
    Please consider pressing 👍 and Subscribing! ❤
    Thanks for all the positive messages. I'm getting better day by day.

  • @ge12355
    @ge12355 2 місяці тому +2

    Private health its cheap because it has to compete with really good public healh care (are there are luckily still some regulations). Besides, the best med university is free so the doctors dont have a huge debt to pay for theirs studies

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому

      I wish USA would have free Healthcare. They have the money but spend it on other things that aren't as important.

  • @raymondpratt4467
    @raymondpratt4467 7 місяців тому +1

    Get better, Leo 😮

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks bro feeling better already. 🙏

  • @prechathenomadmama
    @prechathenomadmama 7 місяців тому +1

    Get well soon Leo! And congrats on 2k subs, keep up the good work.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much, it took forever but now I'm more motivated than ever. Take care

    • @prechathenomadmama
      @prechathenomadmama 7 місяців тому

      @@EXPATditions have you gotten monetized yet?

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      @@prechathenomadmama nope almost there though, around 500 hours away 😅. How about you?

    • @prechathenomadmama
      @prechathenomadmama 7 місяців тому

      @@EXPATditions so close! I’m about 150 subs and 1300 hours away… I can taste it!

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +1

      @prechathenomadmama haha don't stop!!! Keep it up.. i just checked I'm about 1000 hours away. Hopefully in the next month or so.

  • @StefanoSmallhouse
    @StefanoSmallhouse 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you and get better soon.

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore 7 місяців тому +1

    Got Dengue in Nicaragua lost year and for two weeks…it was BAD.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      Aw that's awful, glad you're ok. Did you get high fever?

  • @EXPATditions
    @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +1

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    It is like Western Union.
    You get $10 off instantly and NO fees 👇
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  • @gracevanessa1508
    @gracevanessa1508 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for such valuable information.
    How much does it cost for child delivery in an affordable private hospital

  • @tamics9978
    @tamics9978 7 місяців тому

    Si algunas vez, necesitas hacerte un chequeo entero en el día. Te recomiendo que vayas al Sanatorio Adventista del Plata, queda en otra provincia. Es un sanatorio privado con un excelente atencion. Queda en la provincia de Entre Rios, en la ciudad de Villa Libertador San Martin. Vienen muchos extranjeros a estudiar y trabajar ahi. Todo estudio que necesites te lo hacen ahi.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      Que buen dato, muchísimas gracias. Quería ir a Entre Ríos durante el Carnaval pero no llegué.

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil 7 місяців тому

    An MRI in the US depends on the test, it can start at $500.00 and up.

  • @housevestors
    @housevestors 7 місяців тому +2

    I'll be in Buenos Aires this upcoming week.I'll be staying in Palermo.Is after you stay

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      Palermo is great, I'm nearby and I go there all the time. How long are you in town for?

    • @housevestors
      @housevestors 7 місяців тому

      @@EXPATditions from 4.7.24 to 4.18

    • @housevestors
      @housevestors 7 місяців тому +1

      Do you need me to bring you anything from the states

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      @@housevestors oh cool a good 11 days is more than enough for BA.
      I will let you know. I may need something thanks

    • @housevestors
      @housevestors 7 місяців тому +1

      @EXPATditions Okay no problem

  • @maltagoya2
    @maltagoya2 7 місяців тому +1

    Whatupp bro,I've heard that you can go the pharmacy and buy anything that's not antibiotics or pain killers? I'll be in San telmo later this WK then Villa crespo for a bit, hope you feel better soon 💪🏽

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks yea most over the counter medications are available at most pharmacies. Fortunately I feel better. Still with a little pain but much better. Hope you enjoy Buenos Aires.

  • @sebassanchezc-1379
    @sebassanchezc-1379 3 місяці тому +1

    OUCH!

  • @PatDuma
    @PatDuma 4 місяці тому +3

    Hi Leo, can you share me the name of the name or the link of the psychologists in Argentina. I need a psychologist for my special child to continue therapy when we move to Argentina. Please send me DM, Thank you.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  4 місяці тому +1

      @PatDuma Hi I asked but she doesn't work with children. I will see if she provides another psychologist and let you know.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  3 місяці тому

      @@Keimi I agree I met tons of Argentines that go to therapy weekly. It's part of the culture. That and it's extremely affordable.
      I heard someone mention that Argentina also has the highest percentage of psychologists in the world.
      If you need help finding one I can do an avid search but would have to charge a small finders fee since it would take me time researching.
      @PatDuma

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore 7 місяців тому +1

    $140 for private health insurance ?
    Fantastic !

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому

      Yes, that's the updated 2024 price. More or less $140 depending on age. But coverage is very good. How much is it in your country?

    • @therehastobesomethingmoore
      @therehastobesomethingmoore 7 місяців тому +1

      @@EXPATditions
      We have always stayed healthy and paid out of pocket. But, at 61 and 56, we are starting to look around and medical care n coverage will be a big factor in where we choose to live permanently.
      We are investigating here in Guatemala to see what it would cost.
      There is also the debate between older expats of Do we pay for Medicare if we don’t plan to move back to the US…..
      Well, you are a young guy… so it may be double the price for someone my age ?

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  7 місяців тому +2

      @therehastobesomethingmoore hi Guatemala is a good because you are closer to a warm ocean.
      I'm trying to get my parents to retire in Argentina. Miami has gotten extremely expensive and I feel like they would have a better quality of life here.
      I'm personally tired of big cities but it makes sense to stay here for now.

  • @adriannuske
    @adriannuske 2 місяці тому +1

    You're using the filler "eeh" instead of "aammh".... you're turning Argo, bro! You're just about to become 3 times "fútbol" world champion! man, there's no way back, I'm telling you! 😂

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому +1

      Vamooooo Argentina pibe!!! Jajaja
      Yes some words have gotten stuck and I love it. Argentina is a beautiful place and the people are amazing.

  • @jesseornelas6600
    @jesseornelas6600 6 місяців тому

    Hey, is our American passport good for 3 months like most countries?

  • @robertsmith2464
    @robertsmith2464 3 місяці тому

    Are you able to buy health insurance as a tourist?

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  3 місяці тому

      @@robertsmith2464 yes anyone can. A good premium is around $200 usd a month but covers just about everything with no deductibles.

  • @ivancap4232
    @ivancap4232 3 місяці тому

    But if you promote it and people come from all over the world for a surgery wont be free anymore

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  3 місяці тому +3

      @@ivancap4232 I doubt someone is paying $1000 flight to go and get a free surgery.
      I clearly recommended people to get health insurance since it gives access to the better hospitals.

    • @Magnus37871
      @Magnus37871 2 місяці тому

      @@EXPATditions por mas que no lo creas vienen de paraguay, uruguay, brasil, chile, colombia, bolivia, peru etc a atenderse en hospitales de alta complejidad gratuitos.

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Magnus37871si eso lo creo y lo se. Pero es guente de los países cercanos. Y no es porque lo vieron en UA-cam.
      Que harías si estas con necesidades médicas y no tenes otra forma?
      Aveces no le queda otra a la gente. En mi video recomiendo que tengan seguro de médico.
      Pero cada cual va hacer lo que le conviene

    • @patriciapa7379
      @patriciapa7379 2 місяці тому

      De todo el mundo es mucho decir, no te parece?
      Creo que lo mejor es suscribir acuerdos con los países limítrofes, con los gobiernos, que deberían ser los que se ocupen de que sus ciudadanos estén bien. Algo que continuamente también debemos recordarles a nuestros gobernantes en Argentina, porque sin importar quién gobierne, tienen la tendencia a no atender como corresponde a la salud pública, a retacearles fondos.
      Pero aún si la atención médica no puede ser gratuita para los extranjeros, aún si se les debe cobrar algo, lo importante es que sea accesible. Por aquello de que somos humanos, somos personas, y lo mejor es no olvidarse de eso. Y mucho menos olvidarnos de eso por dinero.
      Estas son épocas en que parece que la virtud es tener dinero, y odiar o despreciar a los demás, pero pido a Dios que la gente vuelva a la senda de la solidaridad. Cuando nos olvidamos que todos somos en definitiva personas de carne y hueso, débiles humanos que nos necesitamos los unos a los otros, todos perdemos mucho.

    • @patriciapa7379
      @patriciapa7379 2 місяці тому

      @@EXPATditions Tienes toda la razón.

  • @agme8045
    @agme8045 Місяць тому

    The higher tiers of OSDE include a free plastic surgery every year 😂

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  Місяць тому

      @@agme8045 oh wow, might get a new something haha jk..
      What I need is dental work, probably even braces for my teeth.
      Any insurance pr that?

    • @agme8045
      @agme8045 Місяць тому

      @@EXPATditions OSDE 410, includes orthodontics (so that’s braces). Swiss Medical SMG50 also has orthodontics. Most pre pagas (private healthcare providers) have some sort of discount or refund when it comes to orthodontics, there are also more affordable tiers that only include orthodontics until 25 years old, but idk how old you are.

    • @agme8045
      @agme8045 Місяць тому

      @@EXPATditions accord salud 4.2, also has orthodontics. Keep in mind that some of these require you to pay the insurance for at least a couple of months

    • @EXPATditions
      @EXPATditions  Місяць тому

      @agme8045 good to know, will definitely look into them. I can't get anything done in US because I'm uninsured and prices are out of reach.