Anyone can buy membership in Uruguay’s forty or so health institutions—the majority of which are known as ‘mutualistas’. Find out the coverage available and how to join the affordable ‘mutualista’ system as a tax-payer or retiree.
How the public-private health care system works
Choosing private health insurance
If you are not eligible for the public-private health care system, you can sign up with any mutualista for a monthly fee. Consult with an insurance broker regarding your options.