{"id":29123,"date":"2026-02-24T05:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=29123"},"modified":"2026-02-24T05:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:35:35","slug":"top-health-insurance-plans-for-french-expats-in-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-health-insurance-plans-for-french-expats-in-costa-rica.html","title":{"rendered":"Top Health Insurance Plans for French Expats in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top health insurance for French expats in Costa Rica comes from leading insurers such as <\/span><b>Allianz, Cigna, NOW Health International, AXA, April International, VUMI, William Russell, and IMG.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They offer different types and levels of coverage to meet expats\u2019 varying needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a French citizen planning a move to Costa Rica, you may be wondering how to secure reliable access to quality healthcare. This article will guide you through your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Pacific Prime article, we\u2019ll highlight the top health insurance plans for French expats in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/americas\/costa-rica-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, detailing the level of coverage and benefits offered by different insurers. We\u2019ll also provide tips to help you find the right plan that best suits your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Top Insurance Recommendations for French Expats in Costa Rica\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29127 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills.webp\" alt=\"Image of Morning Aerial Sweep Over San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Urban Core And Surrounding Hills with text overlay of &quot;Our Top Insurance Recommendations for French Expats in Costa Rica&quot;\" width=\"1244\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills.webp 1244w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/morning-aerial-sweep-over-san-joses-urban-core-and-surrounding-hills-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1244px) 100vw, 1244px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance plans from the following insurers provide comprehensive coverage for French expats living in Costa Rica:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Global\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/april-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/vumi-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VUMI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/william-russell\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Russell<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/img\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These providers are not ranked in any particular order; each offers excellent coverage that gives expats peace of mind while living in Costa Rica. Let\u2019s take a closer look at each insurer and the plans they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All monetary values are shown in U.S. dollars and converted to euros for the convenience of French readers, unless otherwise noted.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz: Dependable Health Insurance for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a reputable global insurer operating in over 70 countries worldwide, including Costa Rica. Their international health plan comes in three different levels of coverage: <\/span><b>Care Base, Care Enhanced, and Care Signature.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic coverage included in every plan is inpatient treatment, surgeries, diagnostic tests, oncology, psychiatry, HIV\/AIDS, and medical evacuation and repatriation. Care Enhanced and Care Signature cover routine maternity with a 12-month waiting period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with options to exclude the US or limit coverage to Africa or Europe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Excellent customer service, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including 24\/7 global support, Expat Assistance Program (EAP), travel security, and second medical opinion service<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Allianz Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Base<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,350,000 (\u20ac1,172,320)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Enhanced<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $2,700,000 (\u20ac2,344,640)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Signature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,000,000 (\u20ac4,343,225)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Global: Tailored Health Solutions for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers high-quality health coverage for French expats in Costa Rica through their four core plans, including <\/span><b>Close Care, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which are customizable to best suit each individual&#8217;s needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic coverage includes inpatient treatment, pandemic and epidemic, ambulance service, mental health care, cancer treatment, and newborn care, with maternity coverage available in the Gold and Platinum plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with optional exclusion for the US; Close Care limits coverage to Costa Rica and France\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive support channels,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 24\/7 multilingual customer support and global telehealth services via the Cigna Wellbeing app<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation and repatriation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision and dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and well-being<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cigna Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close Care\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $500,000 (\u20ac434,320)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,000,000 (\u20ac868,590)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $2,000,000 (\u20ac1,737,180)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that the Close Care plan is structured for those who only need essential coverage between Costa Rica and France, with add-ons limited to outpatient, wellness, and dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International: Simple and Transparent Health Plans for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an insurance specialist, known for their wide range of coverage options for expats in over 200 territories, including in Costa Rica. French expats can choose from the two main core plans: <\/span><b>SimpleCare and WorldCare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with their own strengths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SimpleCare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivers broad protection for inpatient care, outpatient surgery, cancer care, organ transplant, medical evacuation, and repatriation at a lower premium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WorldCare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, provides maximum flexibility and a wide range of benefits, including inpatient care and outpatient surgery, cancer care, GP and specialist visits, medical evacuation and repatriation, and coverage for pregnancy-related conditions, for those seeking top-tier coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excluding the US\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fully digital, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with virtual membership cards for highly convenient direct billing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(availability depends on plan tier)<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine dental treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US elective treatment (available only with WorldCare plans)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellness, optical, and vaccinations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Now Health Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SimpleCare Core<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,000,000 (\u20ac868,590)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SimpleCare 100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,500,000 (\u20ac1,302,682)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SimpleCare 200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,500,000 (\u20ac1,302,682)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldCare Essential\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $3,000,000 (\u20ac2,605,365)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldCare Advance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $3,500,000 (\u20ac3,039,260)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldCare Excel\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,000,000 (\u20ac3,473,940)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldCare Apex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,500,000 (\u20ac3,908,180)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA: Comprehensive Health Insurance for French Expats in Costa Rica\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originating from France in 1985, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a highly trusted insurance provider among French expats with their core international health plans, offering up to five different benefit levels: <\/span><b>Foundation, Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, and Prestige Plus.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic benefits include inpatient treatment, emergency cover, cancer care, ambulance transport, medical evacuation and repatriation, surgery costs, and diagnostic tests. The higher-tier plans start including non-routine dental care, outpatient treatment, and chronic conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with optional exclusion for the US<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expat-oriented additional services <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include second medical opinions, virtual doctors, and mental health services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatment, tests, and vaccinations (for plans not included by default)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>AXA Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foundation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $400,000 (\u20ac312,500)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,600,000 (\u20ac1,275,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $2,400,000 (\u20ac1,900,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestige<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $3,200,000 (\u20ac2,550,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestige Plus\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $8,000,000 (\u20ac6,375,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International: Customizable Protection for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/april-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a French health insurance provider that has expanded its presence all over the world. Their MyHealth International plan is fully customizable with five coverage options: <\/span><b>Emergency, Formule Basic, Essential, Comfort, and Premium.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic coverage includes all essential medical services for French expats in Costa Rica, i.e., hospitalization for emergency, hospitalization for chronic illnesses (except Emergency Plan), medical repatriation, and medical evacuation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage area is<\/span><b> based on the destination country\u2019s zone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with options to upgrade to higher zones or worldwide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simplified customer experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with services such as 24\/7 telehealth service, Easy Pay Card, and Easy Claim application\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient benefits and prevention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental and optical benefits (six-month waiting period)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity (12-month waiting period)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>April International Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $250,000 (\u20ac217,105)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formule Basic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $500,000 (\u20ac434,210)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,000,000 (\u20ac868,590)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Bahamas, USA, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore: USD $1,500,000 or \u20ac1,302,682)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Bahamas, USA, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore: USD $3,000,000 or \u20ac2,605,365)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VUMI: Outstanding Health Insurance Services for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/vumi-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VUMI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or VIP Universal Medical Insurance, is an international health insurer known for its exceptional service and member experience. Its <\/span><b>Global Flex VIP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan comes in five coverage levels: <\/span><b>Basic, Standard, Superior, Ultra, and Total, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">giving expats options to match different healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their basic benefits included are considered highly inclusive, covering inpatient and outpatient treatment, psychiatric treatment, cancer care, medical evacuation, emergency dental treatment, maternity and birth complications, diagnostic tests, organ transplants, and HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with optional exclusion for geographical areas, including the US, Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remarkable services,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including 24\/7 multilingual support, second medical opinions, and patient concierge services\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellness and optical benefits (not available for Basic plan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency and non-emergency evacuation to the country of choice, country of residence, and home country<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>VUMI Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $3,000,000 (\u20ac2,605,365)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $3,500,000 (\u20ac3,039,260)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,000,000 (\u20ac3,473,940)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $4,500,000 (\u20ac3,908,180)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,000,000 (\u20ac4,343,225)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Russell: Trusted Health Solutions for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/william-russell\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Russell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> started as a boutique health insurer and has grown to an international level thanks to their reputation for outstanding customer experience. Their international health plan comes in four different coverage levels, including <\/span><b>Bronze, SilverLite, Silver, and Gold.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most basic coverage includes inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, local ambulance, cancer care, medical evacuation, repatriation of mortal remains, HIV\/AIDS, surgery expenses, diagnostic tests, and pregnancy complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional coverage added in the top plan includes routine maternity and dental care, mental health treatment, and wellness and vaccinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with seven flexible options for regional exclusions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalized customer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with dedicated point of contact, 24\/7 medical emergency line, and a travel safety application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine maternity and dental care (for Silver and SilverLite only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>William Russell Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,500,000 (\u20ac1,302,682)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SilverLite<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,500,000 (\u20ac1,302,682)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $2,500,000 (\u20ac2,170,900)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,000,000 (\u20ac4,343,225)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG: Top-rated Insurance Plans for French Expats in Costa Rica<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/img\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an award-winning international health insurer that aims to provide peace of mind for expats and travelers across the world. Their most popular international health plan, <\/span><b>Global Medical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is available in four coverage tiers, including <\/span><b>Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic plan includes inpatient and outpatient treatment, cancer care, local ambulance, medical evacuation, return of mortal remains, surgery, and diagnostic tests. Higher-tier plans add political evacuation, repatriation, dental, vision, maternity, and newborn coverage under the Platinum level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Plan highlights:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worldwide coverage, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with optional exclusion of the US, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Singapore, and Taiwan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced benefits,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including emergency medical evacuation support, travel and medical concierge, and 24\/7 multilingual support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add-on options:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental and vision care (for plans not included by default)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IMG Global Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Benefit Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,000,000 (\u20ac868,590)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,000,000 (\u20ac4,343,225)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $5,000,000 (\u20ac4,343,225)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $8,000,000 (\u20ac6,946,440)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-79' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner International - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Recommended International Health Insurance Plans\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-bupa.png\"\n            alt=\"Bupa\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Lifetime Renewal Possibilities<\/li>\n          <li>24\/7 Medical Help via Global Virtual Care<\/li>\n          <li>Direct Billing Options<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Look for in a Health Insurance Plan in Costa Rica\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica offers excellent healthcare through its public system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aissfa.ccss.sa.cr\/afiliacion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caja Costarricense De Seguro Social<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and world-class private facilities. For French expats used to France&#8217;s S\u00e9curit\u00e9 sociale, which broadly covers essential medical services, look for these features to help you find the right plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient and Outpatient Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check which benefits your policy includes. Inpatient coverage applies to care that requires an overnight hospital stay, while outpatient coverage applies to services like consultations, tests, and minor procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some plans include only inpatient care as standard, with outpatient benefits available as an add-on; others include both, but with different limits across tiers. Review your policy carefully to avoid gaps or surprises at claim time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting Periods and Exclusions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most international plans include waiting periods or exclusions for certain benefits or pre-existing conditions. Depending on the insurer, coverage for pre-existing conditions may begin after 6\u201312 months or be excluded entirely. Maternity benefits typically carry a 12\u201324 month waiting period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike France\u2019s public system, where pre-existing conditions are covered without delay, private insurers may exclude them, along with high-risk activities, dental treatment, or mental health care, unless optional riders are added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network Hospitals\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-network hospitals are facilities that have direct agreements with your insurer, allowing you to receive care without paying upfront for covered services. Always confirm whether your preferred hospitals or clinics are included in the insurer\u2019s network to ensure smooth, cashless access to treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evacuation and Repatriation\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If specialized care is needed beyond what local facilities can provide, evacuation coverage ensures transport to the nearest suitable hospital without the high cost. Repatriation benefits, on the other hand, offer the option to return to France when medically necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits are especially important for French expats living in Costa Rica. While Costa Rica offers excellent healthcare, certain complex conditions may require treatment in another country or, in rare cases, transport back to France.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deductibles and Copayments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deductibles and copayments directly affect how much you pay for premiums and out of pocket. A higher deductible can lower your premium, but increases your upfront cost when seeking care. Copayments require you to pay a set portion of each visit or treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing wisely can help you strike a balance between quality and affordability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Support<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose insurers with reliable multilingual assistance and a clear claims process. For French expats in Costa Rica, responsive support in English or French makes approvals, reimbursements, and policy questions easier to manage. A dependable team ensures you get timely help when it matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Use a Broker for Health Insurance in Costa Rica\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance brokers make it easier for French expats who may be unfamiliar with the private healthcare system to choose, apply for, and manage health insurance while settling into life in Costa Rica. Here is how they help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Personalized guidance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokers take time to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and budget, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to recommend coverage that fits your situation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Expert knowledge: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokers bring deep knowledge of the international insurance market and Costa Rica\u2019s healthcare system. They can suggest the right type and level of coverage for your situation, including options for chronic conditions, maternity, or specialist care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>End-to-end support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From comparing plans and submitting applications to handling claims and renewals, brokers guide you through every step. They act as your advocate, ensuring you receive the benefits you\u2019re entitled to.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Time and cost savings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokers help you identify the best value without spending hours researching. They handle the complex details so you can focus on settling into life in Costa Rica without worrying about healthcare logistics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Your Coverage in Costa Rica with Pacific Prime\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance plans from<\/span><b> Allianz, Cigna, NOW Health International, AXA, April International, VUMI, William Russell, and IMG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the top options for French expats in Costa Rica looking for reliable, international coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each insurer provides top-tier benefits and member support. 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