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Insurance INS (Government Company) Phone: 2287-6000 Website: www.ins-cr.com Pan American Life Phone: 2204-6300 Website: www.palig.com

BMI Phone: 2228-6069 Website: www.segurosbmicr.com Governmental Insurance Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social This is the government medical insurance that is mandatory for all Costa Rican employees. This plan covers medical emergencies, all kind of illnesses, doctor visits, prescription drugs, examinations, hospitalization, dental treatment, and ophthalmologist. Affiliation as Independent Worker (CCSS): Anyone who earns income through an independent economic activity or in the manner of professional services must register as self-employed. Requirements: + Identity card or resident card if the person is a foreigner (original and copy) + CCSS number card from the local clinic or EBAIS + Electrical bill of the house where you live (original and copy) Affiliation to Voluntary Insurance (CCSS): The same requirements as the independent worker are needed and apply for unemployed, students, housewives, and the elderly, among others. For more information visit: www.ccss.sa.cr .

Emergency Hospital Calderón Guardia , San José, Calle 17, Avenida 9. Telephone: 2212-1000 Hospital San Juan de Dios , San José, Paseo Colón, Calle 14. Telephone: 2547-8000 Hospital de Niños (Children's Hospital) , Paseo Colon, Calle 14. Telephone: 2523-3600

Hospital México , La Uruca. Telephone: 2242-6700

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