Private health care

Member since 13 September 2024

maryhawleyMember15 April 2025 23:08:11

I am 69 years old, and in process to receive my Portuguese passport. I currently reside in San Francisco. My attorney tells me that I should purchase health insurance before I turn 70 which is in a year. Can anyone advise on the best private healthcare plan or provider?

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder16 April 2025 03:17:54

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HI Mary,

you should review Cigna's offer

/en/insurance/europe/portugal/

They're currently offering a lifetime -20% discount, which is super interesting

Hope this helps

Julien

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert16 April 2025 08:44:01

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@maryhawley,

MGEN is a good option in Portugal for people over 70. This insurance company has no age limit. You can get a quote here:

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Private Healthcare System in Portugal

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=914196

TGCampo Serial expat

Member since 30 August 2023

TGCampoSerial expat16 April 2025 12:08:18

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As JohnnyPT writes, MGEN is a good solution if you want a health insurance that covers you in Portugal. However, If you would want to choose where you want to receive treatment (if required) then only an international insurance like (!) BUPA will work. I guess it all depends upon your requirements and how deep your pockets are. I know people that don't have health insurance, but simply pay their treatment out of pocket.

beckfordv New member

Member since 03 December 2023

beckfordvNew member24 April 2025 19:20:10

We have CUF, a leading healthcare provider providing high-quality private healthcare services in Portugal.聽 They were recommended to us and can be located online here:聽 cuf.pt/en. We have since found them friendly, responsive and supportive.

TGCampo Serial expat

Member since 30 August 2023

TGCampoSerial expat25 April 2025 15:42:29

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We have CUF, a leading healthcare provider providing high-quality private healthcare services in Portugal. They were recommended to us and can be located online here: cuf.pt/en. We have since found them friendly, responsive and supportive. - @beckfordv

We are using CUF as well, because they have a hospital in our nearest town and many in Lisbon. However, CUF does not provide health insurance. They only provide a health plan. I assume JohnnyPT can describe the difference much better than I can.