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First of all… I’m 64 and will start receiving Medicare this Nov 2007. And I am totally confused about what to do in the US, or Costa Rica
I am coming to there for a recon trip 8/15-8/29, and taking George Lundquist’s tour, so maybe this will all be clear soon.
Anyway, my question. In preparation, I’ve been reading Christopher Howard’s “New Golden Door to Retirement….CR” 14th Ed. In the HealthCare section he mentions that the Clinica Biblica, expects to be “affiliated with Medicare” in 2005.
Did this happen? And, what does “affiliated with Medicare” mean? And, most importantly what does all this mean to me?
I’ll be there soon…
regards,
FredEdited on Aug 08, 2007 18:24
Clinica Biblica’s website is at and I am assuming that if they were indeed “affiliated with Medicare” that this would be clearly shown on their site – it is not.
There have been many stories about how Medicare or the US health insurance companies would be sending patients to Costa Rica for way below US market prices surgery & other health care type services but I have yet to see any written proof that this is about to happen and, simply can’t imagine the US health insurance companies actually trying to save their clients money … They are clearly not in the business of keeping you healthy, they are in business to make money for themselves.
They have also been speaking about the “new highway” in Costa Rica for nearly 40 years… And are now talking about the new “international airport” down South which I doubt will ever happen.
Bottom line? Base your relocation plans on what’s available NOW, do not plan your life based on what “might” happen in the future.
Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comYeah, what Scott said. I’ve heard RUMORS that Medicare will someday pay for services in Costa Rica, but try to find any substantiation.
Right now (pre-CAFTA), your options are the CAJA system (the national health care system), insurance purchased from INS (the national optional insurance monopoly) and paying cash.
The good news is that enrollment in the CAJA is incredibly cheap and the cash cost of care here is also an astounding bargain as compared to U.S. costs.
I will be moving down soon and will be applying to be a pensionado. Are there any medical exams required for Pensionado application? How long will it take to get the Pensionado status confirmed? Can you join the CAJA as a Pensionado?
Edited on Sep 12, 2007 10:02
Once you have your residency application approved, you can enroll in CAJA without any physical exam. They cover pre-existing conditions. Prior to that, your options are to buy a health care policy from INS or to pay cash.
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