Thank you for the great information. My wife and I are planning to go back to retire in Puerto Rico and although I am puertorican I left when I was young over 20 years ago when I didn't have to worry about health insurance and all of that. I will continue to watch your videos so that I am prepared for retirement in the beautiful Isla del Encanto.
For dental work, you can go to the dental school clinic at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Almost all the students speak English. And they do appointments. And the program also has foreign trained dentists going through revalidación to be licensed in the US so there are very experienced dentists as well. The prices are good but it does take a while since the professors need the check off the steps of the procedures as they are done.
I still keep my main medical practitioner in the state's every six months we return and have full dental and medical examination and return to Puerto Rico. We do keep a local doctor for emergency only. Our medical benefits do cover medical expenses if we are out of state.
Regarding the ambulances, every municipality is supposed to have at least one ambulance, but the truth is many have them broken. Outside de metro area, medical services can be harder. Is very common to be in the waiting area of a doctor office in San Juan and find patients from Ponce or Guayanilla (a 2+ hours by car). For emergencies services, not always the paramedics will ask. They know, for example, a possible brain stroke should be send to the specific hospitals that has the proper technology and personnel.
Dentist are cheaper compared to USA, for example, a zirconia crown - $700 approx. Many people travel from USA to PR for dental services. Doctors here have the same federal requirements than the USA. All doctors in PR are supposed to speak English but the nurses and staff is another story. About the laboratories, some have the option of allowing you to download your results so you don’t have to pick them up.
As my hoping to survive without full car insurance or house insurance. Made of concrete. Roof is cement. On east side of Puerto Rico. I can't afford it. After trying to pay for health two different plans. No hurricanes coverage for cement house.
My dearest Jen. Love all your videos. I was born in Arecibo Puerto Rico and am planning on retiring there with my other half. If I may ask... Have you ever heard of Carmen Jovet? She is a jem for health care in Puerto Rico. She may be able to help you and your friends maximize your medical plan and also address some of your concerns on the radio and just maybe they can help fix some of the issues that still exist with Puerto Rico's health care. Again thank you for the wonderful videos. If you need to know more please feel free to let me know.
I live in Puerto Rico and I got no job and no income. The health insurance is so hard to pay plus I have a disability. Plus the check up takes three copays unlike the states. My irs paper says no income. The 215 a month with seperate dental is hard to pay. What are my options .and I can't afford house or car coverage too. I did not know moving here I won't be working
I live on rhe island. That situation with the ambulance doens't sound right. If there is an emergency, I think they have to get you to the hospital. They cant just leave you there if you dont pay. You should investigate that. Make a complaint. It is illegal to do it in hospitals.
The best insurance coverage in PR is Triple S. I have more details and information about cost, coverage, and Doctors on my full blog post at jentheredonethat.com/healthcare-in-puerto-rico/
Lo mismo aqui en Georgia. Same here in Georgia. 20 minutes ride on an ambulance cost $800 + since we called 911 we got firemen and police. Police didn't charged but we got a bill of $1200 from the Fire Department. Then couple of hours on ER, JUST LIKE 2-4 HOURS cost $3000. I'll be more than happy to bring my own pillows and blankets in PR! It is waaayyy cheaper. I have been on an ER in PR and I needed to pay just the ER co-pay of $10 and that's it. My insurance cost was 160.00 a month.. That's a steal.
Been trying to live on a savings account. Been trying to get disability. Thing is I have no income to show. Don't know what to do about health insurance before savings is completely gone. No clue what to based on income. Like I must live without it.
Next issue I bought triple SS. Then had to buy another plan on top of it just to one item covered. First triple SS said you got full dental coverage but then crowns keep getting deneilied. Then you must buy another plan from someone else. . I was hoping have dental and health all in one plan. A pain it is two bills two cards just to cover major procedure. For the once in a while major dental need. Two different companies is annoying. Said full coverage but o that's not covered. Or would you cancel the delta dental and put the money into a savings account.
I live in NYC and my wife had an emergency for which I had to call the ambulance to take her 20 blocks to Bellevue Hospital, two weeks later I received a bill for $375.00 even though she's over 65 and has Medicare and GHI, and it was a City Ambulance, I tried to dispute it and at the end I had to pay $175.00 out of pocket.
My wife just told me that we pay over a thousand dollars for the ambulance ride i have here in Kentucky that is own by the town we live in, and I have insurance. so thats pretty cheap.
Jane.... I hope your experiences here are not as bad as the medical one. Resuming: We have the worst government administration in history. Some of our private services could be as bad. We have a long way to go in terms of administration and effort. Sometimes it is stupid how they could send document by email and we still have to drive across towns..
So hard to make appointment. The phone services hard to get through. Most of time goes to answer machine. Then if need to change it. It's hard. The press this number for this press this number and usually get an answering machine.
Exactly! If the Doctor's office will not answer the phone or take an appointment, I find another Doctor. I drive farther for my Doctors, but they are the best!
My Dental visits are included in my Triple S plan (zero additional cost). Good Dentists and dental care, and very inexpensive for anything not covered by insurance.
Med. Co-payment for generics is $5.00 no matter the Co. So medicine is ok here. To see a doctor most offices open at 8am and you sign a list and then you wait. Also if you go to a CDT. centro de diagnostico y tratamiento... There you have doctor, labs, x-rays... All in one place.
You are right, most co-pay for prescription medicine is $5 but there are exceptions. There are also Doctor's offices that do take appointments, you really have to ask around to find them. Great tip about the CDT - all in one place is not common.
I am not a medical professional. I would have no idea where to start rating hospitals. The HIMA hospitals in Caguas and Bayamon are widely respected, and that is where I would go if I needed a hospital.
We have too the Prebisterian Hospital in Condado (San Juan) and the Auxilio Mutuo Hosp in Hato Rey (San Juan), this one have their own medical plan). Right now Auxilio medical plan is between $92 - $150 monthly (depends on your age) and if you have a son in college and both are members he pay only $65 until he finish grades. The plan have a limit age to get in as a member (I think is 64 years old).
Hi 👋 Jen i hope you like my country i live in the south of PR, and go to my appointment every 3 month for my condition and never have no problems with my health care plan. great Doctor 🥼 Specialist and good hospital 🏥 sooo enjoy 😊 all my country ok 👍 bless you and kisses
Dentist are cheaper compared to USA, for example, a zirconia crown - $700 aprox. including the procedure. Many people travel from USA to PR for dental services. Doctors here have the same federal requirements than the USA.
Liability only car insurance is included in the annual Marbete car registration. I have an additional policy that is $1,000 a year for coverage. th-cam.com/video/ZN10uGNLY14/w-d-xo.html
Health Insurance and healthcare is cheaper in Puerto Rico! I went to Puerto Rico for vacation I got very sick. End up been a kidney stone and I didn’t use my insurance it was a lot cheaper than the copay with my health insurance from Florida. I paid 150$ for the ER visit and treatment 👌🏽
Thanks! I’m Puertorican but I moved to Florida 34 years ago. I go every year to visit my family and for vacation! I love it there 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico is Beautiful!!! Enjoy 😊
Unfortunately, there are few jobs, lower paying jobs, and the job market is really tough here. Skilled labor (like electrician, plumbers, heavy equipment operators) can easily get work, especially as self employed. This is why so many people wait until retirement to move here.
Health insurance sucks on Puerto Rico. The method of going about seeing a Doctor is terrible and tedious. I like the way you say interesting. I find it ridiculous.
They have medical health services for veterans. The main veterans hospital/facility is in the San Juan Metro area near a main highway. And there's also Fort Buchanan just outside the metro area.
I can’t stress this enough. If you want to move to Puerto Rico. You have to learn Spanish. A lot of gringos move to puerto Rico thinking they don’t have to assimilate. Because Puerto Rico is a us colony. Spanish is the language of Puerto Rico so learn. Everyone else has to learn English in the USA. So it wont kill you to learn Spanish gringos
Speaking some Spanish is very helpful around the island. This is true for travel anywhere in the world, at least try to speak the local language. th-cam.com/video/HrqWABlFTTk/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you for the great information. My wife and I are planning to go back to retire in Puerto Rico and although I am puertorican I left when I was young over 20 years ago when I didn't have to worry about health insurance and all of that. I will continue to watch your videos so that I am prepared for retirement in the beautiful Isla del Encanto.
For dental work, you can go to the dental school clinic at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Almost all the students speak English. And they do appointments. And the program also has foreign trained dentists going through revalidación to be licensed in the US so there are very experienced dentists as well. The prices are good but it does take a while since the professors need the check off the steps of the procedures as they are done.
Great tip, thank for sharing!
Yes, that is a good idea my late husband did that and got quality care for a fraction of the cost. The downside is that you have to do several visits.
Thank you for the information, live in NY but considering Puerto Rico.
We had a ton of New Yorkers moving to the island. You will be in great company! PR is much less expensive and wide open spaces.
I still keep my main medical practitioner in the state's every six months we return and have full dental and medical examination and return to Puerto Rico. We do keep a local doctor for emergency only. Our medical benefits do cover medical expenses if we are out of state.
how sad.... so Medicare doesnt cover us in PR!!?? Oh no!!!!
Subscribed, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I am moving there in a few weeks and you have been very helpful.
I am happy to help! Here is more information for your move. Best wishes!!! jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Regarding the ambulances, every municipality is supposed to have at least one ambulance, but the truth is many have them broken. Outside de metro area, medical services can be harder. Is very common to be in the waiting area of a doctor office in San Juan and find patients from Ponce or Guayanilla (a 2+ hours by car). For emergencies services, not always the paramedics will ask. They know, for example, a possible brain stroke should be send to the specific hospitals that has the proper technology and personnel.
Good fair unbiased overview. thank you
Thank you. This info is very helpful. I am new to your channel and look forward to seeing your experience in Puerto Rico.
Thanks for watching.
We are considering either full or part time transition to PR from GA. Great and very practical advice. Love all your videos.
I am glad they are helpful!
Some of my neighbors do that for months at a time. Well, I have a senior citizen sister that loves doing that too.
Dentist are cheaper compared to USA, for example, a zirconia crown - $700 approx. Many people travel from USA to PR for dental services. Doctors here have the same federal requirements than the USA. All doctors in PR are supposed to speak English but the nurses and staff is another story. About the laboratories, some have the option of allowing you to download your results so you don’t have to pick them up.
Great price example. Thank you.
I was in a vehicle accident and sent to a regional hospital. No blanket, no pillow, and used sheets.
As my hoping to survive without full car insurance or house insurance. Made of concrete. Roof is cement. On east side of Puerto Rico. I can't afford it. After trying to pay for health two different plans. No hurricanes coverage for cement house.
Just an fyi, I'm having trouble hearing the videos, as the audio is very quiet. Some of it I just can't hear at all.
Thank you for letting me know. I will use a better microphone for future videos.
My dearest Jen. Love all your videos. I was born in Arecibo Puerto Rico and am planning on retiring there with my other half. If I may ask... Have you ever heard of Carmen Jovet? She is a jem for health care in Puerto Rico. She may be able to help you and your friends maximize your medical plan and also address some of your concerns on the radio and just maybe they can help fix some of the issues that still exist with Puerto Rico's health care. Again thank you for the wonderful videos. If you need to know more please feel free to let me know.
I live in Puerto Rico and I got no job and no income. The health insurance is so hard to pay plus I have a disability. Plus the check up takes three copays unlike the states. My irs paper says no income. The 215 a month with seperate dental is hard to pay. What are my options .and I can't afford house or car coverage too. I did not know moving here I won't be working
I live on rhe island. That situation with the ambulance doens't sound right. If there is an emergency, I think they have to get you to the hospital. They cant just leave you there if you dont pay. You should investigate that. Make a complaint. It is illegal to do it in hospitals.
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully, it improves.
Where do you go to see insurance plans and sign up? This video is very informative. Thank you
The best insurance coverage in PR is Triple S. I have more details and information about cost, coverage, and Doctors on my full blog post at jentheredonethat.com/healthcare-in-puerto-rico/
Ambulance ride in California cost 1500.00 and it’s a short ride
WOW! That is crazy!
It's about that same price here in Massachusetts.
Lo mismo aqui en Georgia. Same here in Georgia. 20 minutes ride on an ambulance cost $800 + since we called 911 we got firemen and police. Police didn't charged but we got a bill of $1200 from the Fire Department. Then couple of hours on ER, JUST LIKE 2-4 HOURS cost $3000. I'll be more than happy to bring my own pillows and blankets in PR! It is waaayyy cheaper. I have been on an ER in PR and I needed to pay just the ER co-pay of $10 and that's it. My insurance cost was 160.00 a month.. That's a steal.
Been trying to live on a savings account. Been trying to get disability. Thing is I have no income to show. Don't know what to do about health insurance before savings is completely gone. No clue what to based on income. Like I must live without it.
Auxilo Mutuo Hospital in San Juan as well as Presbiterian Hospital are good too. (That I have knowledge so far) San Jorge children's hospital also...
Good to know. Thank you for sharing!
Next issue I bought triple SS. Then had to buy another plan on top of it just to one item covered. First triple SS said you got full dental coverage but then crowns keep getting deneilied. Then you must buy another plan from someone else. . I was hoping have dental and health all in one plan. A pain it is two bills two cards just to cover major procedure. For the once in a while major dental need. Two different companies is annoying. Said full coverage but o that's not covered. Or would you cancel the delta dental and put the money into a savings account.
My Triple S plan includes full dental, selection is part of the sign-up process
I live in NYC and my wife had an emergency for which I had to call the ambulance to take her 20 blocks to Bellevue Hospital, two weeks later I received a bill for $375.00 even though she's over 65 and has Medicare and GHI, and it was a City Ambulance, I tried to dispute it and at the end I had to pay $175.00 out of pocket.
Wow! That is crazy expensive.
My wife just told me that we pay over a thousand dollars for the ambulance ride i have here in Kentucky that is own by the town we live in, and I have insurance. so thats pretty cheap.
WOW!! That is so expensive!
@@JenThereDoneThat yes that price is not uncommon, in Houston it averages $900.
Jane.... I hope your experiences here are not as bad as the medical one. Resuming: We have the worst government administration in history. Some of our private services could be as bad. We have a long way to go in terms of administration and effort. Sometimes it is stupid how they could send document by email and we still have to drive across towns..
What was her total out-of-pocket for that ordeal?
That sounds like $30-$50k in the rest of America?
REally great vid
So hard to make appointment. The phone services hard to get through. Most of time goes to answer machine. Then if need to change it. It's hard. The press this number for this press this number and usually get an answering machine.
Exactly! If the Doctor's office will not answer the phone or take an appointment, I find another Doctor. I drive farther for my Doctors, but they are the best!
How is dental care? I see it is part of the Triple S plan (as an add on) but I can't find any hard numbers for root canals or more advanced stuff.
My Dental visits are included in my Triple S plan (zero additional cost). Good Dentists and dental care, and very inexpensive for anything not covered by insurance.
Locals pay less on ambulances in Puerto Rico. Is you are American the charge is $250
How do we sign up for health insurance?
All those out of pocket expenses makes utilizing an HSA much more difficult
Med. Co-payment for generics is $5.00 no matter the Co. So medicine is ok here. To see a doctor most offices open at 8am and you sign a list and then you wait. Also if you go to a CDT. centro de diagnostico y tratamiento... There you have doctor, labs, x-rays... All in one place.
You are right, most co-pay for prescription medicine is $5 but there are exceptions. There are also Doctor's offices that do take appointments, you really have to ask around to find them. Great tip about the CDT - all in one place is not common.
Hey Jenn is their anyway you can rate the 5 hospitals in the island? I would love to know since I'm considering moving in the near future
I am not a medical professional. I would have no idea where to start rating hospitals. The HIMA hospitals in Caguas and Bayamon are widely respected, and that is where I would go if I needed a hospital.
@@JenThereDoneThat thanks that's all I needed
We have too the Prebisterian Hospital in Condado (San Juan) and the Auxilio Mutuo Hosp in Hato Rey (San Juan), this one have their own medical plan). Right now Auxilio medical plan is between $92 - $150 monthly (depends on your age) and if you have a son in college and both are members he pay only $65 until he finish grades. The plan have a limit age to get in as a member (I think is 64 years old).
Hi 👋 Jen i hope you like my country i live in the south of PR, and go to my appointment every 3 month for my condition and never have no problems with my health care plan. great Doctor 🥼 Specialist and good hospital 🏥 sooo enjoy 😊 all my country ok 👍 bless you and kisses
I am glad that you found a great Doctor!
Jen,
Great information! What are the dentist costs and how do they compare to the states?
I am trying to get a Dentist appoint this week, so I will let you know.
Dentist are cheaper compared to USA, for example, a zirconia crown - $700 aprox. including the procedure. Many people travel from USA to PR for dental services. Doctors here have the same federal requirements than the USA.
Hi. What about Military Disabled Veterans, I’m planning on moving in spring?
There are many US Vets on the island, contact the VA office for information specific to your situation and coverage.
And doctors here after they see you, give you, the patient, your own file and you turn it in to the secretary. 😁
How about car insurance any recommendations or is anything done different there than in the states?
Liability only car insurance is included in the annual Marbete car registration. I have an additional policy that is $1,000 a year for coverage. th-cam.com/video/ZN10uGNLY14/w-d-xo.html
Hi Jen, your audio is very low.
Health Insurance and healthcare is cheaper in Puerto Rico! I went to Puerto Rico for vacation I got very sick. End up been a kidney stone and I didn’t use my insurance it was a lot cheaper than the copay with my health insurance from Florida. I paid 150$ for the ER visit and treatment 👌🏽
Yes, it is so much cheaper in PR than US! Glad you got good medical care during your visit.
Thanks! I’m Puertorican but I moved to Florida 34 years ago. I go every year to visit my family and for vacation! I love it there 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico is Beautiful!!! Enjoy 😊
Me moving here expecting a job. Move and make a living. Now must figure another plan. Like this isn't the place to expect to make a livable salary
Unfortunately, there are few jobs, lower paying jobs, and the job market is really tough here. Skilled labor (like electrician, plumbers, heavy equipment operators) can easily get work, especially as self employed.
This is why so many people wait until retirement to move here.
Do they take us Medicare?
Your beautiful..And thanks for info on moving too Puerto Rico..Do have an email too answer questions as well.
Thank you. My email is Jen@JenThereDoneThat.com I also have loads of information on jentheredonethat.com/category/living-in-puerto-rico/
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
What about if the person have Medicare.
As a US Territory, Medicare is accepted in Puerto Rico.
What about dental work such as implants or crowns? Do you have any idea on the cost?
Overall, Dental work is much less expensive in Puerto Rico than US. Several friends have had work done at 10% of the cost of similar work in the US.
Ok found out no health insurance covers dental. So must buy another plan. For me it's getting expensive to buy two plans.
Health insurance sucks on Puerto Rico. The method of going about seeing a Doctor is terrible and tedious. I like the way you say interesting. I find it ridiculous.
hows the school system there and do they have day and night and the pay
I am finishing a video on the school system in Puerto Rico, be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss that one!
audio is very low.
Hi, what is the HOA cost for your community?
I am renting so it is included as part of rent.
Any idea on veterans medical?
They have medical health services for veterans. The main veterans hospital/facility is in the San Juan Metro area near a main highway. And there's also Fort Buchanan just outside the metro area.
I can’t stress this enough. If you want to move to Puerto Rico. You have to learn Spanish. A lot of gringos move to puerto Rico thinking they don’t have to assimilate. Because Puerto Rico is a us colony. Spanish is the language of Puerto Rico so learn. Everyone else has to learn English in the USA. So it wont kill you to learn Spanish gringos
Speaking some Spanish is very helpful around the island. This is true for travel anywhere in the world, at least try to speak the local language.
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100% Agree!! Don’t expect PR to bend over backwards for you, you do what you have to do to assimilate .
Lost 26000 dollars salary per year due to not knowing no jobs.
Ouch, that hurts! The job market is tough here.
This is no different than Latin America.