HealthCare
Step 1: Understanding the Healthcare System
Public Healthcare:
Managed by the
Servicio Nacional de Salud (SNS)
Affordable or free for residents but can have long waiting times and limited resources.
Available to those enrolled in the Dominican Social Security System (Seguro Familiar de Salud)
Private Healthcare:
Offers better facilities and faster access to specialists.
Requires out-of-pocket payment or private health insurance.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
To access healthcare services or purchase health insurance, you'll need the following documents:
National ID (Cédula)
or passport.
Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill or rental agreement).
Employment certificate (if applying for insurance through an employer).
Insurance Card
(if you already have insurance).
Bank account details or a payment method (if purchasing private insurance).
Step 3: Choosing a Health Insurance Provider
Here are some prominent health insurance companies and private providers in the Dominican Republic:
1. ARS Humano
Services: Health insurance, family coverage, and individual plans.
Locations: Nationwide offices in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, and more.
Head Office: Av. Winston Churchill, Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 476-3535
Website: www.arshumano.com
2. Mapfre Salud
Services: Comprehensive health plans, travel insurance, and specialized coverage.
Head Office:
Av. 27 de Febrero, Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 562-1521
Website: www.mapfre.com.do
3. Universal Salud (Seguros Universal)
Services: Private health plans and global health insurance.
Head Office: Av. John F. Kennedy No. 44, Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 544-7111
Website: www.universal.com.do
4. ARS Palic
Services: Family, individual, and business health insurance plans.
Head Office:Av. Abraham Lincoln, Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 381-5000
Website: www.ars-paliclm.com.do
5. Seguro Banreservas (ARS Senasa for Expats)
Services: Private and public health plans.
Head Office:Torre Banreservas, Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 960-2121
Website: www.arsbanreservas.com
6. ARS SENASA (Public Insurance)
Services: Offers subsidized and contributory plans for Dominican residents.Head Office:Av. 27 de Febrero No. 255, Santo DomingoPhone: +1 (809) 701-3821Website: www.ars-senasa.gov.do
Step 4: How to Get Health Insurance
Public Insurance:
Enroll through SNS if you’re employed and contributing to social security.
Visit ARS Senasa offices with your cédula and employment details.
Processing time: Typically 1–2 weeks.
Private Insurance:
Contact one of the providers listed above.
Provide personal information and choose a plan that fits your needs.
Plans vary in cost, starting from around
USD 50–150/month for basic coverage.
Step 5: Accessing Healthcare Facilities
Once insured, you can access both public and private facilities. Here are some of the leading hospitals and clinics:
Private Hospitals and Clinics
Centro Médico Punta Cana
Location: Punta Cana Village
Phone: +1 (809) 552-1506
Clínica Abreu
Location: Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 688-4411
Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS)
Location: Santiago
Phone: +1 (809) 226-7777
Centro de Diagnóstico y Medicina Avanzada (CEDIMAT)
Location: Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 565-9989
Hospital IMGLocation:
Bávaro, Punta Cana
Phone: +1 (809) 285-6116
Public Hospitals
Hospital General Plaza de la Salud (HGPS)
Location: Santo Domingo
Phone: +1 (809) 565-7477
Hospital Regional José María Cabral y Báez
Location: Santiago
Phone: +1 (809) 580-2377