Comments on: Mexico HealthCare, IMSS

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:27:24 +0000

Have a great retirement, and thanks :)

By: froy

froy — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:29:50 +0000

me voy a jubilar vivo y trabajo en ciudad juarez pero trabaje muchos años en la ciudad de mexico y en las cotizacione al imss no aparesen las cotizaciones delos años que trabaje en la ciudad de mexico alguien me podria dar informacion selo agradeseria mucho

By: Lake Chapala Healthcare | Mexico Retirement Blog

Lake Chapala Healthcare | Mexico Retirement Blog — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:34:15 +0000

[...] service to Guadalajara.Usually, the hospitals offer private insurance, and of course, there is IMSS that is available to almost anyone.In my book, Retire In Luxury, I tell of how Dick and I explored [...]

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:19:28 +0000

I’m afraid your best bet would be applying for private Mexican Insurance. But…are you sure with your health problems…you are willing to give up Medicare? You have a lot to think about. Barbie

By: alena kusi

alena kusi — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:59:53 +0000

my husband, 65 and i, 60 years old would like to retire in mexico in 2 years. he is a type II diabetic and an diabetic amputee – i am healty. what to do?

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:42:49 +0000

Barbie,

I am 54 years old and planning on moving to Mexico in about 2 years to do missions work. I have been researching living in Mexico for the past 6 years. I really appreciate the articles that you have here concerning Healthcare. I just read this article and I was dismayed to find that you state: “And yes, it is available to foreign residents. In fact, public health care is guaranteed to all Mexican citizens regardless of pre-existing conditions. (Foreign residents of Mexico are eligible without exception, other than those who suffer from chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease.)” I am dismayed because I am a type I diabetic. I had always understood before that I still would qualify even with being diabetic. Can you fill me in on more information?

Thanks!

Allen

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:14:48 +0000

Dear Bob, No guarantees – only way to really find out is to fill out the papers – contact a Mexican insurance agent is what we did – and then find out – doesn’t take long, however, please read my response to Bear here.

By: David

David — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:35:46 +0000

Barbie,

Thanks!

Allen

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:45:54 +0000

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:27:32 +0000

Barbie,

Thanks!

Allen

By: George

George — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:43:10 +0000

Dear Allen – Please read my response to Bear.

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:56:44 +0000

Dear Allen – Please read my response to Bear.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:11:30 +0000

I have an artificial aorta valve that was put in on 10/02/02 .Sounds like that will me not eligible. What are the alternative if I still want to live in Mazatlan?

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:33:45 +0000

Dear Allen – Please read my response to Bear.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:33:01 +0000

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:13:24 +0000

Hi Bear, check my blog:
http://moneysavingmexico.com/healthcare/imss/ and:
http://moneysavingmexico.com/?s=imss and:
http://moneysavingmexico.com/healthcare/mexico-health-care-costs/
“In fact, public health care is guaranteed to all Mexican citizens regardless of pre-existing conditions. (Foreign residents of Mexico are eligible without exception, other than those who suffer from chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease.)”
And, from a friend living in Mexico: “Mexican national health insurance through IMSS (the Social Security system here) can be purchased by foreign residents. Runs around $300 or so per person per year. However, we’re in good health, and prefer to pay out of pocket for private care if and when the need arises. Private care here is so affordable that paying as you go is a viable option, depending upon your risk tolerance and the depth of your resources.”

By: W.J. Bear Valonis

W.J. Bear Valonis — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:49:35 +0000

I have an artificial aorta valve that was put in on 10/02/02 .Sounds like that will me not eligible. What are the alternative if I still want to live in Mazatlan?

By: Bob Crooks

Bob Crooks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:31 +0000

I have a related question. I have fully controlled Type II diabetes. I also have high blood pressure– well controlled, but with a number of medications. Would either of those disqualify me?

Thanks,

Bob

By: Allen Rogers

Allen Rogers — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:05:21 +0000

Barbie,

Thanks!

Allen