Medellin Guru partnered with EG Assist to offer Colombian health policy services to foreigners. Several Medellin Guru readers asked about health policies and other types of coverages. So, we partnered to offer Colombian health policy plans to readers. The health policy agent we partnered with has helped many Medellin Guru readers obtain health policies.
How to Use this Colombian Health Policy Service
Medellin Guru Health Policy service offers travel health policy services to all foreigners and Colombians who need assistance in their process of finding the best health protection while living in Colombia. With over ten years of experience, they design the plan that best fits your needs allowing you to enjoy your life abroad.
Our health policy partnership is an affiliate relationship (like the Amazon affiliate program). If you use our Colombian health policy partner, Medellin Guru receives a small commission and you support this website. This is at no additional cost to you. The price remains the same, whether you use a button or affiliate link on this website or not.
To use this health policy service, just click on the button below. This will direct you to a page where you can obtain a quote for health policy from our partner by completing a brief form.
Why Offer the Medellin Guru Health Policy Service?
This partnership with EG Assist for health policy services is similar to the exiting partnership we have with expatgroup.co to offer Colombian visa services to readers. Many of these visa clients also need health policies. So, we now offer both visa and coverage services.
Healthcare and Health Policy are Very Important for Expats
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks Colombia’s healthcare system as #57 out of 166 countries it ranked.
In Colombia, it is possible to have access to world-class healthcare at a fraction of the cost compared to the healthcare costs in the U.S. or Europe. Furthermore, the costs for healthcare in Colombia can be significantly lower than the costs found in the U.S.
Colombia has 24 of the best hospitals in Latin America, according to a study in late 2021 by América Economia that looked at the top 61 hospitals in Latin America. So, 39 percent of the best clinics and hospitals in Latin America are found in Colombia.
It is possible to find costs that are from 50 percent to even over 70 percent less expensive in Colombia compared to the U.S. In addition, health policy is also relatively inexpensive in Colombia in comparison to the U.S. and Europe.
One of the reasons that Colombia has such a highly rated healthcare system is due to a new constitution that Colombia drafted in 1991 that made access to healthcare a basic human right to all citizens of Colombia, as well as foreign residents of Colombia.
There are three types of health policy available in Colombia:
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EG Assist
EG Assist is designed specifically for long-term expats, digital nomads, investors, retirees, and permanent residents living in Colombia, providing comprehensive coverage tailored to meet visa requirements and everyday healthcare needs. It benefits a wide range of clients, including students without proof of status and individuals across all age groups, with competitive pricing and extensive coverage options, including specialized plans depending on your residency status or investment in Colombia.
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Colombian Auto Insurance
Colombian Auto Insurance provides essential protection for drivers, covering various risks associated with vehicle ownership and operation. Typical coverage includes:
Protects you against financial loss if you are found legally responsible for causing injury or damage to another person or their property.
Pays for repairs or replacement of your vehicle if it’s damaged in an accident, regardless of who is at fault.
Covers non-collision-related incidents such as theft, vandalism, natural disasters, and fire.
Provides medical coverage for you and your passengers in case of an accident.
Offers protection if you are involved in an accident with a driver with insufficient or no insurance.
Colombian Homeowners Insurance
Colombian Homeowners Insurance is designed to protect your home and personal belongings from various risks. This type of insurance typically covers:
Protects the structure of your home against risks such as fire, lightning, windstorms, and other natural disasters.
This covers the loss or damage of personal belongings within your home due to theft, fire, or other covered events.
Provides financial protection against legal claims for bodily injury or property damage that you or family members cause to others.
This covers temporary housing and living expenses if your home becomes uninhabitable due to a covered event.
Pays for medical expenses if a guest is injured on your property.
Colombian and International Travel Health Policy
Colombian and International Travel Health Policy protects travelers against unexpected events that can occur before or during their trips. Typical coverage includes:
Our policies are specifically engineered to be 100% compliant with all requirements for Colombian visa applications. This includes essential travel support, such as assistance in the event of a lost or stolen passport.
EG Assist policies are designed to provide the ‘all-risk’ protection mandated by Colombian visa regulations. This ensures you are fully covered for a wide range of medical events, including accidents, hospitalization, and unexpected illness.
EG Assist plans include complete coverage for both emergency medical evacuation (if you need to be moved for treatment) and the repatriation of remains. This benefit provides a crucial layer of security and peace of mind for you and your family.
We understand that chronic ailments or health issues diagnosed before your policy begins are a major concern. Our specialized plans are designed to provide robust coverage for these pre-existing conditions.
Finding reliable coverage can be challenging. Our plans are available to individuals up to 85 years old. EG Assist offers comprehensive options specifically designed to provide strong, reliable coverage for seniors up to 85 years old.
Receive medical support from our multilingual assistance team, available 24 hours a day. This coverage includes medical consultations, hospitalization, and expenses for prescribed medications, ensuring your protection.
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Medellin Guru has teamed up with EG Assist, a health policy agent to provide comprehensive health policy solutions for expatriates living in Colombia. This partnership allows foreigners to choose from...
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Medellin Guru partnered with EG Assist to offer Colombian health policy services to foreigners. This service is easy to use, and many Medellin Guru readers have obtained health policy coverages in Colombia through our partnership.
We highly recommend using a bilingual EG Assist service agent to sign up for health policy in Colombia instead of trying to sign up yourself. Everything for signing up for health policy in Colombia is in Spanish, and the forms can be complicated to fill out. And EG Assist will take care of signing you up for the Colombian health policy that is appropriate for your situation.
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8 thoughts on “Health Policy Service: Get Colombian Health Policy From EG Assist”
I am 72 years old and in very good health. I have been living in Medellin most of the last 6 years. I was told I needed health insurance and prefer to receive it and pay my premium. I used the recommended insurance agent Angela. She told me she could not help me. I asked fir a referral to someone that could. I have not received any referral. Can you please help get the best health insurance policy possible?
Thank you
Angela does offer an insurance option for over 70. Bolivar provides private health insurance for up to age 74 and must also have EPS and premiums will be much higher.
Any highly ranked recommended plastic surgeons and cosmetic dental specialists in Colombia?
Recommend that you ask on a big Facebook group like Medellin Expats – https://www.facebook.com/groups/159461177529433/
Hi Jeff, Thanks for this article on Colombian Insurance. I recently relocated to Medellín, Colombia and have some surgeries planned for a relative here. This would really help me.
Richard
I had a double hernia operation, one on each side of my abdomen at Clinica Las Americas here in Medellin. I opted for the more expensive orthoscopic surgery wherein a tiny slit is made just below the belly button and a rolled up mesh is inserted in the abdomen guided by a camera. It cost me 3000 bucks which was many thousands lower than I could find in the US. I arrived at the Clinic at 5:00 am and was home by 1:00 pm. It has been two years and I can say that the operation results were perfect. It’s like I never had a problem in the first place.
Great idea and good luck with this partnership. Thanks for offering this insurance service that should help many foreigners.
Jeff thanks for the article. I keep hearing that Colombia is high ranked in health care, not sure how they ranked countries. In 2017 I broke my right ankle in a freak accident while on vacation. I was without insurance ( vacation) so the ambulance cost me 150.000 cop. I went to Hospital General of Medellin ( told is the best Orthopedic hospital in Medellin) I was there for 3 days, they set my right ankle in a cast , fed me 3 times a day, and provided a non opioid pain med ( my request). I saw the Doctor once a day, my Nurse only to give me meds, there was no call bell if I needed anything . The gentleman next to me was the one that got me water to drink when I didn’t have someone visiting , Visitors were left to empty my urinal as the RN never barley came by and the one time I asked her to empty a full urinal she just walked away. Every one was fed the same meal no options were offered. my cost was 2.500.000 cop for the 3 days. I was not offered any equipment lo get around. After checking out I stayed with friends until my flight home . Upon returning to the USA I went directly to a Hospital in Boston, where they had to rest my ankle as it wasn’t set correct and recast my right ankle. the next morning they did the surgery of placing a plate and 7 screws to hold everything together. prior to discharge PT set me up with a walker and Crutches making sure I was able to get up and down stairs safely . I was given options for the meals I had, the Nurse emptied my urinal without asking, I always had water near by. From a personal experience I disagree Medellin Healthcare is better than that in Boston . My stay in Medellin was okay it was very basic minimal care.btw I work in the healthcare field in Boston