Health care in São Paulo

So to kick this one off:

Public healthcare does not compare favourably to Western Europe or North America so most expats (and most middle class Brazilians for that matter) invest in private cover.

Below is a list of some of the better known providers (note they very rarely include any dental cover, you are expected to get this separately)

Amil
Sulamerica (ING)
Bradesco
Unimed
Cassi
Medial

If you are being transferred by your ocmpany or are staying for a short period you may want to look at international companies which can cover you for this region.

Unlike other countries please bear in mind that health cover in Brazil can be bough at national or at state level depending on whether you need coverage in the whole country or not.

Another good fact to note is that the list of hospitals and health services you will be able to access will depend not only on your provider but also on the level of cover you purchase.

Quick note on pharmacies: you are never far from a pharmacy in the central districts and almost all of them have late opening opening hours so there's little need to write a list.

Pierre
discoveringsaopaulo.blogspot.com

Hi Pierre,

Welcome to Expat-blog!

Thank you for this useful informations.

Hi There,
What is the best western style care ER to take a kid to if they say brake their arm? With English speaking Doctors ... because I haven't learnt Portuguese yet.
Cheers.