What health insurance should expats get in Tbilisi, Georgia and how much does it cost?

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TL;DR

A genuinely working health insurance policy in Georgia costs 40-50 GEL/month for a basic plan, and around 100 GEL/month for an extended plan with higher coverage limits and clinic choice; check the minimum insured amount before buying.

What the community said

For a long stay, local insurance is recommended. A short-term Unison policy for people aged 60+ was cited at about 3.40 GEL per day, while a long-term plan is likely to be more economical.

49 days ago Unison — about 3.40 GEL/day for ages 60+

The discussion cites a minimum insured amount of at least 30,000 GEL; a higher limit can also be selected, such as US$50,000.

39 days ago 30,000 GEL minimum coverage

Basic policies that actually pay out when you make a claim cost 40-50 GEL per month; plans with higher coverage limits and choice of clinics run around 100 GEL per month.

40-50 GEL / 100 GEL per month

When picking an annual policy, price isn't the main factor — check whether the insurer actually pays out for claims in practice rather than denying them, based on real user experience.

Before buying a policy, check the minimum insured coverage amount, as this can matter for visa or residency registration requirements.

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