Best Health Insurance in Peru
5 insurers ranked and reviewed ยท Updated May 2026
Healthcare System Overview
Peru's health system consists of five subsystems: SIS (Seguro Integral de Salud, for the poor), EsSalud (social security for formal workers), military/police schemes, and private EPS (Entidades Prestadoras de Salud). EPS are private companies that allow EsSalud affiliates to opt up โ paying an additional premium to access private clinics. Only about 8% of the population uses EPS. The private market is dominated by Grupo Breca (Rimac) and Grupo Credicorp (Pacifico), which together hold 77% of EPS affiliates.
About Health Insurance in Peru
Peru's health system consists of five subsystems: SIS (Seguro Integral de Salud, for the poor), EsSalud (social security for formal workers), military/police schemes, and private EPS (Entidades Prestadoras de Salud). EPS are private companies that allow EsSalud affiliates to opt up โ paying an additional premium to access private clinics. Only about 8% of the population uses EPS. The private market is dominated by Grupo Breca (Rimac) and Grupo Credicorp (Pacifico), which together hold 77% of EPS affiliates.
Our editorial team has evaluated and ranked the top 5 health insurers in Peru based on editorial ratings from trusted sources, customer satisfaction, financial strength, and coverage quality. Rankings are updated regularly to reflect the latest market changes.
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