Information about the Curacao Health system and insurance system.

Curacao is a Caribbean island belonging to the Netherlands. The healthcare system is based on the general healthcare system of the Netherlands. Health insurance is mandatory for citizens and legal workers on the island. Health services in Curacao are provided through public and private health institutions. Public health services are administered by the Curacao Health Foundation (Fundashon Kuido di Salu). This foundation provides the financing of health services and management of health institutions on the island. In Curacao, health insurance is covered by the social insurance system. Everyone is required to have health insurance, and insurance premiums are covered by employees and employers. Insurance premiums are determined according to income level and are automatically deducted from the employee's salary. In Curacao, health insurance covers some or all of the medical services. Insurance coverage includes hospital services, doctor's examinations, medications and other medical treatments. However, some specialized treatments and services such as plastic surgery may not be covered by insurance. Although health insurance in Curacao is mandatory for citizens and legally working foreigners, tourists often purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides tourists with financial protection for emergency medical services and treatments. To summarize, the healthcare system in Curacao is based on the general healthcare system of the Netherlands. Health insurance is mandatory and health services are provided through public and private health institutions. Insurance premiums are determined by income level, and health insurance covers some or all of the medical services. Tourists often purchase travel insurance.