Within the framework of Chilean regulations, foreigners in a migratory situation are guaranteed regular access to health care under the same conditions as nationals.
Migrants who do not have a Chilean identity card (RUN) and who lack resources, will also be able to access the services of the public health network free of charge, under the same conditions as nationals, falling under the FONASA Tramo category. TO.
They access all those primary health centers, emergency services, health posts and public hospitals (therefore, clinics, medical centers, laboratories and private medical consultations are excluded).
If health care is required and you are in any of these situations :
-does not have a visa or residence permit, and therefore does not have a RUN,
-is not a beneficiary of any agreement that gives him the right to medical assistance,
-does not have any medical insurance (FONASA or ISAPRE, or travel insurance),
You must go to the public health center closest to your home.
In case of life-threatening emergency , you have the right to care at any health facility, regardless of your immigration status.
Migrants who have a work contract or who contribute independently, and their direct relatives -spouse, daughters, sons and other people recognized as dependents- have access to health through FONASA or ISAPRES.
In the public health system, people under 18 years of age and women during pregnancy, childbirth and up to 12 months after childbirth, even if they are in an irregular migratory situation, have the right to:
Access all the health benefits they require, including medical check-ups throughout the pregnancy.
Annual growth control of the child up to 9 years old (known as “healthy child control”) and all the benefits of Chile Crece Contigo.
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