Mexico City Montage
In addition to its current bargain-basement prices, there's now another reason to head to Mexico on your honeymoon. Well, Mexico City, that is: free health insurance!
In a valiant attempt to rev up tourism to Mexico City---which has suffered from concerns over the H1N1 flu---the capital's tourism officials have announced free health care for tourists and meeting-goers. Entitled the "Tourist Assistance Card," the plan will cover emergency medical care, prescription drugs, ambulance services, and hospital stays for any visitor to the city. Furthermore, help can be obtained via a 24-hour phone service in English, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Here's the official notice from the city's website:
The government of Mexico City offers free coverage with medical care and assistance for its national and international tourists
To maintain and increase the quality of the touristic infrastructure of Mexico City one of our emphasis is to cover our national and international guests with medical aid and assistance in case of any emergency. The Ministry of Tourism of Mexico City subsidizes the following services:
- Medical assistance in case of influenza AH1N1
- Medical care in case of any other disease or accident
- Provision of an ambulance in case of an accident
- Hospital accommodation in case of any emergency
- Prescription of drugs through from cooperating physicians
- Emergency dental care
- Home transportation in case of illness
- Hotel accommodation for time of recovery
- Accompaniment of minors
- Home transportation in case of death
- Informing the emergency contacts
- Legal assistance in case of robbery or loss of documents or belongings
- Touristical Advice
- Event reservation in Mexico City
- Forwarding of forgotten belongings
- Assistance in case of luggage loss
- Assistance in case of flight delay or cancelation
- Call Centers, available 24 hours in Spanish, English, French, German and Portuguese
You can obtain more information by writing to servicios@mexicocity.gob.mx
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