Medical Safety Net Checklist for Costa Rica Expats

The 5-Phase Checklist That 100+ Expat Families Use to Navigate Healthcare with Confidence

Why This Checklist Actually Works?

This checklist comes from 15+ years of real experience. Not theory. Not generic advice. Real situations with real families.
I've seen families thrive when they had a solid healthcare plan. I've also seen the stress and confusion when they didn't. This checklist is my way of ensuring every expat family gets it right from day one.
Every tip in this checklist comes from real client experiences.I know what actually works in Costa Rica because I've lived it and helped countless families navigate it.

✅ 50+ actionable checklist items (organized by phase)

✅ Emergency contacts template (keep multiple copies)

✅ Red flags to avoid (lessons from 100+ expat experiences)

✅ Pro tips from real client stories

✅ Hospital contact information & addresses

✅ Prescription transfer checklist

✅ Insurance comparison guide

✅ Medical Spanish phrase guide