Health insurance in Colombia

The main prepaid medical plans in Colombia include:

• Colmédica
• Colsanitas
• Medisanitas
• Medplus
• Coomeva
• AXA Colpatria

The main private health insurance providers in Colombia are:

• SURA
• Seguros Bolívar
• Allianz
• Liberty Seguros

The main complementary health plans in Colombia include:

• EPS SURA
• Salud Total
• Sanitas
• Compensar
• Famisanar
• Coomeva EPS
• Nueva EPS
• Servicio Occidental de Salud (SOS EPS)

Complementary plan: An extension of the public EPS system that offers faster access to specialists (with prior referral from a general practitioner), priority service, expanded hospital networks, and in some cases home care services. Request a quote.

Prepaid medical plan: Provides direct access to specialists and subspecialists without needing a general practitioner referral, exclusive medical centers, and broad hospital networks. Some plans include diagnostic centers and additional benefits such as international travel assistance. Request a quote.

Health insurance policy: Offers the most flexibility, allowing access to private specialists and clinics outside the insurer’s network with reimbursement up to the contracted amount. Request a quote.

In 2026, complementary plans cost between COP $219,000 and $600,000 per month, depending on age and plan selection. People over 60 may pay nearly double. One year of EPS affiliation is required.

In 2026, a private health insurance policy for a 30-year-old with no pre-existing conditions costs approximately COP $500,000 to $900,000 per month. Discounts may apply for quarterly, semiannual, or annual payments.

In 2026, prepaid medical plans range between COP $400,000 and $800,000 per month, depending on age and coverage.

EPS contributions depend on income. With the 2026 minimum wage set at COP $1,750,905:

• Employee: COP $70,036 (employee) + COP $148,827 (employer)
• Independent worker: COP $218,863

To access EPS, prepaid medical plans, or local health insurance, foreigners must have a valid Colombian foreigner ID (cédula de extranjería).

Alternatively, international health insurance options such as Genki provide valid coverage in Colombia and are accepted for visa applications, including the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa.

Get your international health insurance quote with Genki today