Panama Provides Free Health Insurance to all tourists!
How much does it cost?
It's free!
How does it work?
Upon arriving in Tocumen International Airport, ask for a brochure and user card at the tourist information center before you go through customs. In the case of an emergency all you need is to present your passport and the user card to any participating medical establishment (see list below) to receive care. This insurance is good for 30 days after your legal arrival in panama.
What does it cover?
The insurance policy will cover accidental death and repatriation of body (up to $20,000), hospitalization and medical expenses for injuries due to accidents or in case of contracting a disease in Panama (up to $7,000), expenses for dental emergency (up to $ 2,000), administrative legal assistance by accident (up to $ 3,500), lost or stolen documents, and necessary translation services, among others. You'll find a complete description of the coverage in the brochure.
What does it not cover?
This insurance will not cover injuries that are the result of negligence, related to alcohol and drugs, those involved in extreme sports, among others.
Below is a list of hospitals that participate in this program:
- Panama Province: Santa Fe Hospital, National Hospital, Punta Pacifica Hospital, Paitilla Hospital, San Fernando Hospital.
- Colón Province: Caribe Medical Center, Colón Cuatro Altos
- Chiriquí Province: Chiriquí Hospital, Mae Lewis Medical Center
- Herrera Province: San Juan Bautista Medical Center
- Veraguas Province: Jesús Nazareno Hospital Clinic
For more information go to VisitPanama.com or check out the brochure below.