Moving to Ecuador? Expat Medical Coverage for Foreigners

Moving to Ecuador? In today’s interview, we sit down with our trusted Ecuador insurance expert to break down everything you need to know about healthcare and medical coverage as a foreigner or expat living in Ecuador. We cover IESS, Ecuador’s public healthcare system, and compare it directly with private insurance options, including what’s required for visas, what’s recommended for long-term living, and what most expats actually choose once they arrive. Whether you’re planning a future move, already live in Ecuador, or are still comparing Latin American destinations, this conversation will give you the clarity, numbers, and real-world guidance you need. ⭐ In This Video You’ll Learn: What IESS is and who qualifies The real-world pros and cons of IESS for expats How the public system works for routine care, emergencies, and medications What private medical insurance covers in Ecuador Prices for private plans (age-based examples included) Requirements for visas and long-term stays Why many expats choose a hybrid strategy Gaps to be aware of in both systems Our personal recommendations after living in Ecuador Why This Matters for Expats 0:01 Introduction to Insurance Background for Ecuador 1:35 Ecuador Insurance Expert 3:00 IESS Ecuador Government Insurance 4:45 IESS and Private Insurance Combination 5:55 Private Insurance in Ecuador 7:50 Ecuador Medical Quality of Care 10:25 Ecuador Cost of Medical Care & Insurance 13:05 The Best Ecuador Insurance Fit 16:10 Cost of Medical Care Scenarios 17:30 Renters, Home Owners, & Car Insurance #EcuadorExpat #CuencaExpat #Ecuadorliving #EcuadorInsurance #EcuadorLife #CuencaLife Health insurance is one of the top concerns for people moving abroad, especially retirees, digital nomads, and families. Ecuador offers excellent and affordable healthcare — but choosing the right coverage can make a huge difference. This interview simplifies everything so you can make an informed and confident decision. 🧭 About Us — Warren & Julie Travel We’re early-retired slow-travelers living full-time in Ecuador with our two dogs. We help future expats navigate residency, healthcare, cost-of-living, and housing across Central & South America through real experience — not theory. If you want transparent, experience-based advice on living abroad, you’re in the right place. 📌 Helpful Links 🌎 Expat Resources & Insurance: WarrenJulieTravel.com 📩 Email questions: warrenjulietravel@gmail.com 💬 Join 31,000+ expats in our Facebook group: Expat Slow Travel Nomad Network 🔗 **Stay Connected with Us** Join our community and stay updated! 👉 [Facebook (Warren & Julie Travel)] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/warrenandjulie) 👉 [Facebook (Home Swap Long Term Travel)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wjtschengenhouseswap) 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/warrenjulietravel) 👉 [Website](https://www.warrenjulietravel.com/) 📩 **For Collaboration and Business Inquiries:** Email us at: warrenjulietravel@gmail.com ============================= ⚠️DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Warren & Julie Travel - Slow Travel Nomad Expats. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Warren & Julie Travel - Slow Travel Nomad Expats