A dual system: FONASA (public insurance, ~80% of people) and ISAPREs (private insurers). Care is delivered by public and private providers; the GES/AUGE plan guarantees maximum waiting times for ~87 defined conditions.
Emergency number: 131 (ambulance) / 133 (police)
GES conditions have legally guaranteed maximum times; if the public system misses the deadline you gain the right to private treatment. Non-GES waits can be very long.
GES/AUGE guaranteed maximum times + public 'lista de espera No-GES' ↗
| Milestone | Reference |
|---|---|
| GES condition — guaranteed pathway (varies by condition) | 60 days (~9w) |
| Non-GES specialist / surgery (often long) | 200 days (~29w) |
Typical self-pay prices — for an exact figure use the official links above or ask a clinic for a written quote.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Private GP consultation | CLP 25–CLP 55 |
| Private specialist consultation | CLP 35–CLP 80 |
| Private MRI | CLP 120–CLP 300 |
Co-payment depends on FONASA tier or ISAPRE plan; GES conditions include their medicines. Public pharmacies ('farmacia popular') and Cenabast lower prices.
No reciprocal cover. Public emergency units ('SAPU', hospital 'urgencia') will stabilise you; you'll be billed unless it's a Ley de Urgencia life-threatening emergency (then billing routes through insurers).