Tricare, Medicare Advantage in Panama (Panama City and David, Chiriquí)

[jramesch]

RE: Pacifica Salud (formerly Hospital Punta Pacífica):

Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, this hospital first opened in Panama City's Paitilla-adjacent Punta Pacífica neighborhood and recently added a second branch in the posh suburb of Costa del Este. One of Latin America’s most technologically advanced hospitals, with state-of-the-art diagnostics and clinical care.

New: First hospital in Panama City to offer direct billing for Medicare Advantage patients.

Medical emergencies: Before travel contact your Medicare Advantage plan provider, confirm you have international emergency coverage and keep your Medicare Advantage card on you. Call SEMM Ambulances at +507 366-0122 and go to the nearest Pacifica Salud Hospital Urgent Care Unit. You can also message International Client Relations Manager Mike Kelly at +507-6614-1448.

Outside Panama City:

The Hospital Chiriquí in David (a 30-minute drive from Boquete) is frequented by most of the expats living in Boquete and other parts of the Chiriquí Province. The Mae Lewis Hospital in David is also modern and well-equipped.

New: you may be able to use your US insurance plan/Tricare at these hospitals (or Medicare Advantage—confirm you have international emergency coverage and keep your Medicare Advantage card on you). Visit the hospitals when you get to town to inquire and “pre-register” your insurance.

If there is a delay in verifying your benefits, a temporary deposit may be required and later refunded.