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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Argentina mandates public hospitals charge non-resident foreigners for medical services

Public hospitals in Argentina will begin charging non-resident foreigners for medical care, ending the country's long-standing policy of universal free healthcare. The government of President Javier Milei implemented this measure to address the practice of 'health tourism' by individuals traveling to the country specifically for medical services.

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Why It Matters

This policy shift ends universal free access to public medical services for non-residents, requiring them to pay for care that was previously provided at no cost.

Key Facts

  • Public hospitals in Argentina are now required to charge non-resident foreigners for medical services.
  • The policy ends the previous system of universal free healthcare for all individuals in the country.
  • The government cites the reduction of 'health tourism' as the primary motivation for the change.
  • The measure applies specifically to individuals who are not residents of Argentina.

Who's Mentioned

locationArgentina“Country implementing the new healthcare policy”personJavier Milei“President of Argentina”personNicolás Kreplak“Minister of Health for Buenos Aires province”other1,9 million“Number of foreign-born people living in Argentina”personAdrián Ravier“Presidential spokesperson”