Panama Medical Hub

Feel at home. Feel informed.

Your next
chapter.
In good health.

Health resources for retirees and expats making a life in Panama. Find your bearings, ask better questions, and enjoy what comes next.

Explore the resources Planning your move? Start here
Illustrated photographic view of a palm-framed tropical bay and Panama City skylineA fresh perspective.
A whole new chapter.
A little clarity.
A lot more
living.
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Make room for the good life.

Made for your next chapter

Clear, useful starting points

Panama at the heart

For you. For the people you love.

Care for every
chapter of life.

Death, family support, and property.
Find a clear place to start, together.

After a loss

When someone dies

Local arrangements, documents, and the next steps for family abroad.

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Your circle of care

Supporting your relatives

Bring the right people together. Make wishes and important records easier to find.

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Looking after what remains

Property & inheritance

Understand the ownership questions, ongoing costs, and choices for the home.

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A little perspective

Find your corner
of Panama.

City, coast, or a little mountain air?
Choose a place to take a closer look.

↔ Move across the map, or choose a place below.

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Town markers are for orientation. Confirm routes and services locally.

Map sources

Boundaries: Natural Earth (public domain). Town centers: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Selected and styled for this map. Region illustrations are conceptual.

Find your starting point

Less searching.
More understanding.

Explore the questions
that matter to you.

01 /

Finding
care

Doctors, hospitals &
the questions to ask.

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Understanding
coverage

A clearer insurance
conversation.

 03 /

Everyday
health

Medicines, travel health
& daily life.

 04 /

Moving with
confidence

Your health planning
checklist.

One step leads to the next

Where are you
in your journey?

Choose your starting point.
We’ll bring a few useful guides together.

I’m planning a move

  1. 01
    Your paperwork

    Find your residency route

  2. 02
    Your health

    Prepare coverage questions

  3. 03
    Your everyday

    Picture your new home

I’m settling in

  1. 01
    Find your bearings

    Get to know local care

  2. 02
    Build a routine

    Plan the practical details

  3. 03
    Feel prepared

    Make a local contact plan

I’m helping family

  1. 01
    Start a conversation

    Explore care and support

  2. 02
    Think ahead

    Make wishes findable

  3. 03
    Support loved ones

    Understand the next steps

One step at a time

Big move.
Small, manageable
steps.

A little preparation makes room for everything you’re looking forward to. Start with these six conversations and to-dos.

Let’s make a plan

Your next chapter starts with a little clarity.

A FRESH START

My Panama health checklist

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You’ve got this.

A few good places to begin

Useful links.
Right from the source.

Official information, thoughtfully gathered.
Bring your questions to the people who care for you.

6 resources to explore

FINDING CAREES

Get to know Panama’s health services

Start with the Ministry of Health for public health information and links to local services.

Explore MINSA (opens in a new tab)PANAMA MINISTRY OF HEALTH
FINDING CAREES

Understand the Caja de Seguro Social

Find official CSS information. Ask CSS directly about eligibility and the services relevant to you.

Visit CSS (opens in a new tab)CAJA DE SEGURO SOCIAL

These links take you to independent official sources. Check each source for its latest guidance. Links checked October 14, 2026.

A LITTLE CLARITY.
A LOT MORE LIVING.

A thoughtful place to start

New surroundings.
A little more certainty.

There’s a lot to love about a new chapter in Panama. Figuring out where to begin with your health shouldn’t take the joy out of it.

Panama Medical Hub brings useful starting points into one calm, welcoming place—for retirees, expats, and the people helping them settle in.

Find your first resource

Good questions welcome

A few things
you might be
wondering.

Where should I start?

If you’re planning a move, start with the six-step checklist. If you’re already here, choose a topic in the resource hub and explore the official sources. You can search by words like “insurance” or “medicines.”

Is this a medical service?

No. Panama Medical Hub is an information and planning resource. We don’t provide diagnoses, treatment, insurance policies, or appointments. A qualified clinician can help you make decisions about your own health. For urgent medical needs, contact local emergency services.

Are these resources only for U.S. expats?

Everyone is welcome. Resources marked “U.S.” address U.S. programs or guidance; other resources focus on Panama or travel health. Your eligibility, insurance, and requirements depend on your circumstances—confirm them with the relevant organization.

Where is my checklist saved?

Your checked boxes are saved in this browser on this device when browser storage is available. We don’t ask you to enter medical records or personal health details. Clearing browser data removes your progress; the download button lets you keep a text copy.

Can I use this in Spanish?

Yes. All 22 reference guides are available in English and Spanish. Choose Español in the guide library, or use the language switch on any article. The main section pages and checklist are currently in English.