Discovering Costa Rica

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Insurance

INS (Government Company)

Phone: 2287-6000

Website:

Pan American Life

Phone: 2204-6300

Website:

BMI

Phone: 2228-6069

Website:

Governmental Insurance

Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social

This is the government medical insurance that is mandatory for all Costa Rican employees. This

plan covers medical emergencies, all kind of illnesses, doctor visits, prescription drugs,

examinations, hospitalization, dental treatment, and ophthalmologist.

Affiliation as Independent Worker (CCSS): Anyone who earns income through an independent

economic activity or in the manner of professional services must register as self-employed.

Requirements:

Identity card or resident card if the person is a foreigner (original and copy)

CCSS number card from the local clinic or EBAIS

Electrical bill of the house where you live (original and copy)

Affiliation to Voluntary Insurance (CCSS): The same requirements as the independent worker

are needed and apply for unemployed, students, housewives, and the elderly, among others.

For more information visit

Emergency

Hospital Calderón Guardia

, San José, Calle 17, Avenida 9.

Telephone: 2212-1000

Hospital San Juan de Dios

, San José, Paseo Colón, Calle 14.

Telephone: 2547-8000

Hospital de Niños (Children's Hospital)

, Paseo Colon, Calle 14.

Telephone: 2523-3600

Hospital México

, La Uruca.

Telephone: 2242-6700