On February 1st, the National Insurance Institute (INS) announced the first insurance of its kind in the market, aimed especially at digital nomads, named “Pura Vida Nomad Insurance”.
It is expected that by 2022 there will be a significant increase in digital nomads, who according to the rules and regulations that are in the process of publication, may remain for a period of up to one year, extendable to an additional year in Costa Rica.
This policy has coverage for medical expenses due to the pandemic, epidemic up to US$50,000, acute illness, emergencies, and accidents, as well as for theft of electronic equipment and loss of passport.
It can be acquired by Costa Ricans who want to do remote work in places of the country outside their homes or even abroad.