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CCSS enrollment
Residency applicants are generally required to enroll in the CCSS. Contributions depend on your residency category and declared income. Confirm current requirements with the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería and the CCSS.
Private insurance
Some residents add private insurance. Insurance in Costa Rica is supervised by SUGESE (Superintendencia General de Seguros); check that an insurer is authorized.
Getting settled
- Locate your assigned EBAIS clinic
- Register a nearby pharmacy
- Keep translated copies of important records
For other professionals you may need when moving, see ProCostaRica.