Fun Facts
Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) was first formed this year
1941
Maternal mortality rate
22 deaths/100,000 live births
What type of healthcare system does Costa Rica have?
Universal coverage
The three different types of healthcare facilities in Costa Rica
Hospitals, clinics, ebais.
Current health expenditure
7.9% of GDP
Costa Rica's health care system is divided into how many regions?
7
Costa Rica reformed its Primary Health Care System and implemented the EBAIS model in what year?
1995
male life expectancy
77.23 years
How many hospitals and clinics are in the public healthcare network?
30 hospitals and 250 clinics
These are the three sectors of CCSS for different populations
illness and maternity insurance(SEM), disability, old age, death regime (IVM), and the non-contributive regime.
female life expectancy
82.65 years
a local primary health care team of physicians, nurses, and community health workers is called
equipo básico de atención integral en salud (EBAIS)
The Minister of Health of Costa Rica
Daisy Maria Corrales
number of medical doctors, including generalist and specialist medical practitioners
3.3 physicians/1,000 population
one of the biggest reasons Costa Ricans opt for private health insurance
Long wait times