Healthcare
Chile — Healthcare: Major Hospitals
Major private clinics for expats in Santiago include Clínica Las Condes, Clínica Alemana, Clínica Santa María and Clínica Dávila; the 7% health contribution can go to FONASA or an ISAPRE.
VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceExpat.cl – ISAPRE: Complete Guide to Chile's Private Healthcare SystemLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Why this matters
A relocating person should care about this because understanding the quality and accessibility of major hospitals in Chile can impact their decision to move and plan for their health needs.
Key facts
- Clínica Santa María and Clínica Dávila belong to the Banmédica network; Clínica Las Condes has strong coverage under Cruz Blanca.
- Clínica Alemana and Clínica Las Condes are described as the two biggest private hospitals in Santiago, and private care there is expensive.
- 7% of salary is allocated to health insurance and can be directed to FONASA (public) or an ISAPRE (private); most ISAPRE plans cost more than 7%.
- ISAPRE coverage at partner clinics is roughly 50-60% (basic), 70-80% (mid-range) and 80-90%+ (premium).
- Typical copayments are CLP 8,000-15,000 for a GP visit and CLP 15,000-30,000 for a specialist.