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Healthcare
- ▸Colombia's health system includes EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud) for the contributive and subsidized regimes.
- ▸Low-income citizens qualify for Salud Total or similar EPS plans through the subsidized regime (Sisbén).
- ▸Register for Sisbén at your local alcaldía to determine your eligibility for the subsidized health system.
- ▸IPS (Instituciones Prestadoras de Servicios de Salud) — clinics and hospitals — serve EPS members.
- ▸Emergency care is available at any IPS or hospital regardless of insurance status.
Mental Health Support
- ▸EPS plans include mental health coverage — referral from a primary care physician is typically needed.
- ▸Hospital Universitario de Colombia and major regional hospitals have psychiatry departments.
- ▸Pastoral Social and other NGOs offer counseling services for vulnerable populations.
- ▸Colombia's Liga Colombiana de Salud Mental advocates for mental health access.
- ▸Private psychologists are available in major cities — fees vary (COP 80,000–200,000/session).
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