Cost of Alzheimer's Treatment in Cuba

Understanding Treatment Costs

The cost of Alzheimer's treatment in Cuba varies based on the patient's specific diagnosis, the stage of the disease, the recommended treatment program duration, and the level of care required. Because each program is personalized following a comprehensive medical evaluation, costs are quoted individually after the multidisciplinary team reviews the patient's case.

SMC Salud provides transparent cost estimates as part of the consultation process. There are no hidden fees — the treatment proposal includes a detailed breakdown of all program components, medical services, accommodation, and support services.

What the Program Typically Includes

A comprehensive Alzheimer's treatment program in Cuba typically includes:

• Initial diagnostic evaluation — neurological examination, neuropsychological testing, brain MRI, blood tests, and multidisciplinary team review • Neuroprotective therapy (NeuralCIM®) — administered according to the specialist-determined protocol • Intensive cognitive rehabilitation — 4-6 hours of daily therapy across multiple disciplines • Multidisciplinary care team — neurologist, neuropsychologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist • Accommodation — hotel for outpatient programs or in-facility rooms for inpatient care • Interpreter services — professional medical interpreters in Arabic, English, Turkish, French, German, and more • Daily patient coordination — 24/7 access to international patient coordinators • Medical reports — comprehensive documentation provided upon completion • Follow-up telemedicine — continued consultation after returning home

The specific combination and duration of these services determines the total program cost.

Factors Affecting Cost

Several factors influence the total cost of an Alzheimer's treatment program:

• Program duration — intensive programs typically last 4-6 weeks; longer programs for advanced cases may extend further • Stage of Alzheimer's — early-stage patients may require shorter programs; advanced cases need more intensive care • Accommodation level — choice of hotel category for outpatient programs • Number of accompanying family members — accommodation and meal costs for caregivers • Additional medical needs — management of coexisting conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) • Required diagnostic tests — extent of imaging and laboratory workup

Following the initial medical review, SMC Salud provides a detailed treatment proposal with a transparent cost breakdown tailored to the individual patient's needs.

Payment Methods & Process

Payments for medical treatment in Cuba are processed securely through:

• International bank transfers — in Euros, British Pounds, or Canadian Dollars (USD transfers are not accepted) • Secure online payment gateway — accepting Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and American Express

Cash payments are not accepted. All transactions are processed for security and transparency.

The typical payment process is: 1. Submit consultation request with medical history 2. Receive personalized treatment proposal with cost estimate 3. Confirm program and process deposit 4. Complete remaining payment according to the agreed schedule

SMC Salud's international patient coordinators guide families through every step of the payment process, answering questions and providing documentation for insurance or tax purposes where applicable.