Would you be able to confirm if GNP and Axa have English speaking customer service for a quote? I went on their sites but couldn’t find a way to get a quote in English. Thanks for these recommendations! It’s awesome.
My wife and I relocated to Morelia in June of 2021, I am American, from Reno, Nevada and she is from Mexico City. Within a month, I suffered a stroke. My brain surgery ended up costing less than $8,000 (USD), including spending nearly a month in ICU while in a coma. The following checkups were generally around $10.00 (USD). The hospital was modern, well equipped, efficient, and largely English speaking. I'm fortunate to have been in Mexico at the time. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
I fully backup this content. We (my wife and I) have been living proof for the past 20 years. Hospitalizations and treatments have been in Merida and Cancun -all private no insurance. I have been very impressed with Mexico's private care. Cleanliness, cost, fast access and professionalism have been great. . Dr. personal attention with us is #1 we even have their text #. The cost of my medicines in Mexico is normally the cost of my co pay in USA. We live 6 month in Mexico and 6 month in USA. I share this experience and knowledge with your audience.
I met people in PV; he’d had a serious heart attack. On the way home, he and his wife both said they felt blessed to have had the heart attack and surgery in Mexico rather than in ‘Atlanta.” They both felt the care was much better in the private facility in Mexico and based on the care they had, were thinking of moving to Mexico and living there part-time. I would not be one little bit afraid to receive medical care in Mexico. The doctors are quite well-trained, very competent and dependable while not ripping off the public.
I use private medical in Guadalajara and it is like a ghost town when I go. They do take a ton of time with you. But I really like how they use good old fashioned doctoring.
Hi Phil:) Can you tell me, was it difficult to get into the private health care? I wonder if they will take someone who is taking bp/cholesterol mmeds? Thanks for everything:)
@@jukesd1597 since I am married to a Mexican citizen, it is much easier for me to navigate the system. You are going to want to get a global health insurance plan. At present I just pay out of pocket as me healthcare needs are minimal at this time. Cigna, X Global are just a couple of places to look. Just like in the US, plans can be tailored to your needs. If you don’t mind paying $780 to $1000 per year. It makes sense.
I have a minor infection while in Mexico. I went to a pharmacy MD who did not speak English. My Spanish at the time was minimal. He typed up everything and used Google translate to convey it to me. He questioned if I understood. I did. He sent me into to farmacia part to get the injection medicine and then administered it. I think I paid less than $5 for everything. (super cheap compared to my copay in the states for the visit.) I was in and out in less time than it takes to get in a room in the states. I suggested that place to others who had simple medical needs.
Super great info! In US I pay employer sponsored health premium for me and spouse Cigna $660/mo + we each have $2,000 deductible. Plus we have RX with small deductible usually $10/for RX. So with all of our deductibles and monthly premium's we are at about $10,000 a year for medical. My dental is a joke. Closer to $2,000 out of pocket yearly. So so sick of the healthcare in US and cost.
Yeah, in the US I paid $7200 a year for high deductible insurance for two cyclist, nonsmoking people in the healthiest state in the US. Employer paid about double that, for $18,000 a year in contributions before I ever got any benefit. Then, costs were like 30% off while I had to pay $6,000 deductible to get to real benefits. Which I never hit. $1600 out of my pocket for my last MRI.
The Canadian system normally works very well but for the current covid hiccup. I had knee surgery after waiting 3 months; same for a hip replacement. Always top quality top to bottom. My wife and l each had life saving surgeries, no charge, first class treatment. So letting go of Medicare was our biggest challenge when deciding to move to Mexico. But we held our breath, took the plunge, and here we are, no apron strings and no regrets. The private care here in Oaxaca is terrific.
Disagree with how my dying father was treated and how they kept ignoring his 3 kids giving their phone number at the hospital, five times, making sure they had it in their system. Not once they called us, they kept calling at my father,d house while he was in the hospital. They returned him home to die with his 4th grade cancer. The MOMENT his body was in their hospital morgue taking space however then they suddenly had all our 3 numbers and called us 3 so we could get his body out of there....
If anyone has any doubt that the US healthcare system is broken, a few months ago I went in for a simple outpatient procedure. I was in the hospital for a total of 3.5 hours. The bills totaled over $45k.
I took my kid to emergency..1 to 2 in a room....they only they did.. checking the ears ..the mouth.....y temperatured..$2500.... Not any medicine..not at all.....
I'm currentlyvacationing in Cancun and am seriously considering living here part time! Your videos are the best I've seen on TH-cam! Thanks for the valuable information 🙂
Paul great video. My wife and I have a place in SJDC Baja, and have had to access the local hospital, for a minor injury. It was spotless, affordable, staff were very professional and looked after my wife right away. The experience was much better than we would have received at home in Canada! My mother in law was with us and she was taking photos of the emergency area as it looked like a spa! Thanks for sharing important information.
I am having debilitating back issues for 5 months. It’s takes me 2 to 3 weeks to be able to get an appointment with my doctor. I have been waiting for 2 months for a MRI that I still don’t have a date for… I have already spend more than $2,500 Canadian trying chiropractors, etc.. without any good results. After watching this I am starting to think to take my case to Mexico. Canadian medical system might be free but it is very, very broken… You’ll be lucky if you get more than 5 minutes with your doctors…
Yes, that's correct! I travel all over Mexico and that's something I like about Mexico..private health care, you have different levels to choose from according to your budget. Very professional, quick and friendly! Beautiful!
Son had a drill bit break and needed 4 stitches. Bill was about $4600. My 4 person family's healthcare costs are nearly 15k a year for just normal non-emergency visits and medications. This is why people are leaving the US.
and what is more interesting that skunk USA govrnemnts /politicians sayed that they invest most of tax payers money into healthcare and low-midd class dont have nothing out of that
México has a massive business in the medical industry from the USA including dentist, in the boarder they come to the dentist because is cheaper than in the States and many come to get the prescription because of the same reasons. The doctors of the Clínica Mérida many of them work aswell in the hospital in Houston. Surprise me how people think that doctors in México are not as good as other countries specifically as I said is one of the biggest industries in México the medical travel from around the world
Americans are taught to believe we have the best of everything and almost all other countries are slums with sewage coming from the tap water and doctors operating with tree saws and garden sheers. Then we think we are educated and worldly. It's a joke.
Hi Paul, I'm glad you're enjoying my beautiful country. After living for 30 years in the USA I'm really considering to retire in my home country. Thanks to you I'm learning how life has changed in 30 years. Keep up the great work you're doing with these videos I really enjoy them. 😊
The private medical system, never used the public, at Lake Chapala has been amazing for me with my heart problems. Do you remember your doctor coming to your house ? Yes it still happens here. Included in the cost which is unbelievably inexpensive.
I just came back from Green Bay, WI where my doctor prescribed an inhalator for my asthma. CVS wanted to charge me $320 dls for one inhalator. I decided to wait and in Mexico the same inhalator, same brand, cost 22 dls. What a racquet! In Texas the cost for one MRI was the same amount I paid in Mexico (ABC hospital) for the MRI, surgery, hospitalization, and medication all put together. Is this a deal in the USA to force you to buy insurance? Why do they charge so much? I can see why any kind of health care reform receives so much criticism, it would ruin the cushy system between hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance companies.
The entire health care system in the US is a scam. Insurance companies are literally owned by doctors. So they charge exorbitant price to people without insurance, then knock the price down for the insurance company. That way they can force you to buy insurance so you don't go bankrupt.
The private system is an amazing choice for expats and anyone making a living in USD or an equivalent currency. For another example, I had ACL reconstruction surgery in the US last year and the total bill (before insurance) was around $29,400 for everything. This total includes the consultation, MRI, everything on the day of surgery, 3 post op visits, and 6 PT sessions. Insurance luckily brought it down to just over $4k, but as you mentioned, I've been paying $230 a month for the premium and never really utilized my plan until then.
My eye doctor in L.A. went for additional training (after medical school) in a central America country where he said they were 5 years ahead of U.S. eye doctors!
This video was well thought out, well presented and had important considerations and suggestions for healthcare in Mexico. In fact, I would say it is the best video on Mexican healthcare, on youtube, and I look forward to future similar videos. Thank you.
wow! the public system sounds like the public system in Quebec, Canada, But private health care in Mexico sounds amazing. I wish we had that quality and speed of care here in Quebec. We pay top taxes and it is almost impossible to get proper health care (or even a family doctor) in quebec unless you are literally your death bed. Mexico just keeps sounding better. thanks for the great the informative presentations!
Pay very close attention when he mentioned exclusions. Thats the catch all phrase insurers use to not pay. I take 1 blood pressure pill a day to control B/P. This is an exclusion and the insurance companies will NOT cover anything medical that concerns the cardiovascular system. Heart attack not covered, Stroke not covered, no meds, no hospitalization, nothing. So why pay all that money when your private insurance company wont pay for this MAJOR area of healthcare?
@bk atyul Yes, same here quebec canada. Cant get anything, takes months to a year to see someone. Then they cant pinpoint what you have and it's back to square one! You cant get your hands on a family doctor, and without, you are F**ed. Paying all year round for "nothing".
I received OUTSTANDING medical care while in Mexico City CDMX. It was a life threatening EMERGENCY SURGERY at Hospital Español (Polanco). They literally saved my life, I arrived at the Emergency room at 2 PM and had emergency surgery by 9 PM. I stayed for one week. Expensive but then again what is the price on one’s life? #grateful
$3842 for an operation. Here in the States, they charge that for applying a bandaid. Considering those prices, instead of buying Mexican health insurance, you could have a little nest-egg in the bank.
Soy mexicana y aunque muchos mexicanos tenemos servicio médico por parte del IMSS o del ISSSTE, hay padecimientos que preferimos atenderlos con médicos particulares (pagas por la atención) y en mi caso voy dos veces al año al cardiólogo y en el costo de la consulta aproximadamente 40 dólares, está incluido un electrocardiograma. El especialista más caro que hasta ahorita me ha tocado es el neurólogo y con el son aproximadamente 50 dólares la consulta.
I'm American in Germany which regulates the cost of health care. I had surgery in 2007 for a type III separated shoulder which cost my insurance company 2700€. That was for everything from the operation and 5 nights in hospital.
All the locals pharmacies doctors have a conections with all medical system in their área, i use the local farmacies dr for simple pains and for mayor sick con to the prívate system.
There are also some private health care clinics which offer a basic medical specialists appointments (gynecologist, urologist, cardiologist, etc) at around $200-300 (mxn). They’re usually doctors that work at high level hospitals and offer their service at a lower price for those who can’t cover the higher prices, it seams cheap but we’ve algo got to take in account that minimum wage around here is like $200mx a day (if you’re lucky)
... you have to be careful, there are a few hospitals in the tourist areas cater exclusively to Americans or Canadians and charge American health care fees. Cuze Roja, the free ambulance/first aid will automatically take you to one of these places unless you know batter.
THIS. That's why I'm deciding after getting my resident card next month(been in cancun two years) I'm moving else where as I don't want to be in cancun and need major surgery. Many expats get "mafia'd" into paying thousands of dollars for care that is small and not even serious. 2 grand for a scan? 16000 for food poisoning and a iv drip? That sold me as much as I love the coast I must not Stay over here. Will move back to cdmx most likely.
I've been gone for 20 years. I was on the National Health plan in Colombia and was over 60 it was 30 USD a month and the system was pretty good even calling me to come in for annual checkups. I've since moved to Vietnam where I've had one stay in the public hospital, 4 days, MRI, X-Rays, blood work, it came out to 140 USD. An MRI here in a private clinic (local not Expats) is about 100 USD. All of that said, I'm a fluent Spanish speaker and after 5 years here I'm thinking of Mexico. Thanks for the video, pardon the rambling comment.
Thanks Paul, can't wait to be down there permanently. It offers comfort that we do have these options. We had our own experience years ago in Cozumel with a small diving mishap and to this day I'm still telling the story of amazement at how little it cost us out of pocket.
You're a rock star in this field, Paul! Thank you for all of this solid information. These days, I am really burning effort in researching Merida and environs. Love the screen porch, too!
It's here! Yea! 🥳 Thanks for posting this! Again, useable intel. 👍 I have medicare here, and it's more like the Mexican public system, New Years Eve 2020, I spent over four hours in Kaiser urgent care, never saw a doc. A lady who I spoke with shortly after I arrived, had already been there five hours! 😱 I had hernia surgery last year and the care sucked, it was easy to tell everything was geared to cost. I'll be there soon, will buy you guys dinner.
@Terry Thx, but pls be a touch more detailed. Some of us aren't American or Mexican, so are unfamiliar with some words...eg. "Kaiser in the US" would help me. God bless.
I need to comment on this. My wife, a Mexicana, has medical issues and spends a great deal of time in hospitals and with doctors. Fortunately, she has excellent insurance. The doctors are beyond outstanding and the top hospitals are very very good. I am comparing this to the best medical care of the US. Beyond impressed with the medical care in Mexico (with private insurance).
Oh yes ! The Private Healthcare in Mexico is worth it. A couple of our family, here in Canada, made the choice to head to Mexico, even though Healthcare is free in Canada. Due to COVID , operations have been postponed and your talking a good year or more, before your operation will happen. It was easier, faster and convenient to head to Mexico to use their Private Healthcare system. Plus, as you said, the prices are completely reasonable. Well said Paul ! Thank you 🙏
Fact. But the propaganda system works wonders. Keep people afraid to venture out, and they will pay whatever needed to keep the boogymen and invisible monsters away.
We took consumerism to the level of insanity. We’ll fight in the streets for the right to NOT allow no or low cost public healthcare. My son is in debt for $18k for an uninsured in office procedure. ‘We’re broken’
You say it’s broken and yet everyone wants to come here ? Are you coming to help fix it or take advantage of its weakness ? Many US people have to leave their country as they can’t afford it because the US always helping everyone in the world and who is helping them ? Broken by whom ? This is an an informative video for those that want to move to Mexico not a platform for your criticism of the US
Thank you for your time. I am thinking about moving to San Felipe Mexico, from Portland Oregon. Cant take all the crap that is happening there uggg! I am a bit worried about the health care there.
What a great job on this site. Living in Mexico 16 years I can say that every video on this site is 100% accurate. Thanks for taking the time to properly inform people! I started coming here because programs and laws often change and you have us covered.
One other thing to consider. If you are anticipating a medical procedure and if you have done your due diligence on who will perform it, make an appt. to talk with the doctor or his office administrator and ask them, point blank what, if any, insurance they accept and/or recommend for covering the procedure. If you are considering a family doctor who can treat you and your children, ask around, get some recommendations and then talk with one or two and get the same information. This is also a good way to get a feel for the "bedside manner" of the doctor's staff, whom you will most likely be dealing with more than the doctor themselves. Of course, these are things you will be looking for if you plan on living is Mexico permanently or for extended periods of time.
Great content, to the point, answering questions we didn't know we should ask... Comparing to other vids love that you don't do constant jump cuts, and then loved the background change to the plant backdrop, your content is great for keeping the attention w/o lots of editing techniques! Thank you!
Mexican National here, I have my private insurance thru my work and I have never used public healthcare with the exception of my baby's vaccination protocol (which was fast, free, and pleasant). and my private healthcare experience has been great, no lines, no hassle, top notch.
An interesting note on the difference between medical costs in the USA versus Mexico; I recently found out that my Doctors (none of them) would accept CASH!!! After 25 years in the health insurance biz (retired quite a while back), I was in total shock and disbelief. No wonder so many people like myself are going to Mexico for medical services/prescriptions, etc. And yes, the prices you experienced are indeed less and 1/4th the price in America. Our medical system is broken.
Funny!! In 2005 I almost went to jail in California. The medical facility would not take cash only insurance. I yelled "this is legal tender money and America you must take my money. They yelled ar me told me to get out. Said FY and moved to Mexico a month later!! Sickening what the greedy doctors do...I have 10 more true stories of excellent health care in 🇲🇽 Mexico . Tijuana too!
Your thumbnail is what got my attention. I haven’t seen or noticed her before (yet) as I’ve just found your channel. I was showing my wife a video of yours and
Wow! So helpful! Thank you! Do you have our plan to talk about dental info? I foresee needing several implants in the future. Even a link to such info would be great. Thanks again for so much helpful information!
Highly objective as always. That system of having doctors connected to pharmacies is a great one. The doctors must not make much money though and that is why such a system can exist. Doctors in Europe would never put up with such low payments that have to be split with the pharmacy. Most of the insurance companies like Axa will cut you off after the age of 70. Insurance is great but not when you get old. Almost everything you have is a pre-existing condition.
Oh I think I might disagree there, while doctors don't make as much as their European/American counterparts, doctors working on most pharmacies do get quite a lot (by mexican standards), as they get most of the payment, and they have quite an amount of patients every day, the pharmacy normally takes very little from that payment and it goes almost directly to the doctor. They do get less than working on a hospital though, but most either take it as a job while studying their specialties, as a second job or after retirement from a hospital, and as I have been told many like it as they rarely have to see emergencies or other time sensitive life threatening stuff
wow !! try getting a price list from the hospital in the States !!.....good lock with that .... unheard and in Canada you die wating for a Drs. appointment ....but it is free !! .
thanks for referencing the canadian health care system which is completely overwhelmed and unable to handle patient needs in a timely manner. You are correct that knee or hip/joint surgery requires at least a year on a waiting list with no other options. Our experience with covid has been similar with inadequate vaccines to meet the needs of the people and many just going to the US to get the vax
Paul, I've been following you since 2020 and found your information to be an absolute treasure. If you ever do an online travel guide, I will be the first to buy.
I love your videos. I am mexican and I live in Yucatán but I just like to see how you inform about the country. I have even learned some things from you, lol. Saludos
I agree with most of what you say. Expats will want to use private hospitals, cost is reasonable, major problems can be expensive, less than US. I have experienced every level. If you have Medicare, get a mailbox address in San Diego, $9.95 monthly, change your primary care doctor to San Diego, now you have access to the Scripps Hospital, one of the best in the US. You can fly from Leon to TJ round trip for less than $ 100.00. Walk across the border to SD and take the trolley. Get your annual physical for free, prescriptions for cheap, unless it is an emergency this is the way to go. Annual physical, 0 cost, See a specialist 0 cost, do some shopping while you are there, you can bring back items either not available in Mexico or much more expensive there. You can actually do this in a day trip if you leave early.
Paul, thank you once again for your well narrated and informative videos! You guys are a gem of a couple! Happy Anniversary and many more to enjoy together! Doris from Ocala, Fl
Very informative! Thanks, I really like your videos. I'm very serious about wanting to move there! I just have to convince my husband that it's the right thing for us to get out of the NY struggle!
One possible drawback to getting healthcare in Mexico is not having the ability to sue if anything goes wrong. My brother has surgery in PV and the surgeon left a sponge in his abdomen. This caused medical problems for the rest of his life c
There's also the issue of age exclusion for people over 70 by private insurance companies. In which cases people must pay cash and find a hospital discount plan.
Just got great service for uncle.I am a super fussy clean person and was amazed the beautiful little hospital in cancun.got a catheter put into my uncle because of prostate problem.wonderful clean excellent care. Now uncle will need surgery so will take him back soon for surgery.he has pain meds until then and he is fine walking around eating dinner. 2 hours later.
I’m a 64 year old nurse still working full time in the Midwest US… the prices for surgery sounds amazing as with my medical insurance my deductible is $6,200 per year then they pay 80% if in network 😭 I am always paying off medical bills… starting to explore my options for retirement…
Excellent video. We use private hospitals in Sonora. The Cima hospital is world class and it has become a campus surrounded by specialists. However the rates are higher than in your video. An office visit with a specialist is about $50.00. Worth every penny.
That is still a great rate for great health care. We haven't made it over to Sonora yet. Hopefully after this pandemia is behind is, we can get back to exploring Mexico.
Another informative video, thank you Paul. All I can say is come on 2023 when I will retire for the second time and this time my wife is all in on moving to Playa del Carmen full time.
Another like and another comment as I do research on my relocation. I currently get all of my medical care at no cost from the Veterans Administration. I'm a medically retired member of the USAF and one of my biggest trepidations about relocation is the cost of care outside of the US. Specifically in Mexico. My worries have gone from 80% down to about 7%. I have no empirical data to support my numbers of course. :):) Thank you for what you two are doing.
Thanks for watching. We have some neighbors who both retired from the Coast Guard. They said they get reimbursed from TriCare for medical treatment. I haven't done the research on that option yet but it might be a good topic for a future video.
GREAT!!. INFO.. I WENT TO A PRIVATE...IN MEXICO..ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCE..BETTER THEN..KAISER..AND THE OTHER.COMPETICION.HOSPITAL....GREAT IN INFO....
Great video, very informative and accurate as usual. One comment and just a point of clarity as I hear this a lot. Public health care systems be they in Canada or Mexico, are not ‘free”. They are funded inside your taxation. The irony here is that those of us in Canada or here that contribute these tax dollars that fund these systems don’t use them for reasons Paul mentions, mainly time. Back to his point about quality, I had a friend who was working here some years back, have a heart attack quite unexpectedly. I will say that if he was not here in Mexico for that event he would not be with us today. Time and quality of care being the differentiator.
Mnn not really, IMSS mexican healthcare is not funded from general taxation only from your work-income taxes, I am not sure how it works for foreigners...
@@ratgr Taxation includes all taxation which everyone pays, this would include taxation that people have come to ignore like Goods and Services taxes like gasoline and booze.. or VAT as we pay here on pretty much everything. Flavors of taxes are simply methods to collect them, they all flow to the same pot to spend from.
@@GavinD50C Pretty sure that is not how it works in this case, IVA (taxes on goods) do not contribute directly to IMSS, whenever you are paid, you can see how much is going directly to IMSS and it can be up to ~30% of your paycheck. Maybe indireclty they do as building new hospitals and subsidies to medicines and that stuff do come from the general taxes bucket, but mostly it comes from workers, and don't get me wrong I pay a lot for it and never use it but it makes insurance companies competitive so I am happy with the system I think it could even be a little crappier and still incentivize private insurance competition however I would never like that, just if some other country (cough USA) is thinking on how to provide healthcare I would just say provide one any healthcare even a crappy one will improve everyone's lives
Very informative, balanced and complete. The only thing I would add is that fees have risen in 2022. In my town specialists office visits range from $800 to $1200 Mex.Cy. For elective surgery I wait until I return to the States and use my Medicare there. Remember, the fancier the office the higher the fee prices. Best advice ask your local friends for referrals to the best ones. Do not be shy to ask questions. If you require a receipt ask for the printing of a "Factura para Extranjero", this is an official form if you need to be reimbursed by your insurance. You could make it also count as part of your deductible if you have any!
You’re wife is pretty. I was showing my wife this guy on TH-cam (you) and I was telling her you gonna see this guy he’s really handsome. She agrees! Thanks for your awesome vids.
I ve been living in Thailand the last 11 years prices here are about the same maybe a little less . Government hospitals are very reasonable and in expensive I had a colonoscope done was $125.00 one night stay , endoscopy same price . Doctor visits here less than 2 dollars . Funny you mention knee surgery I just got a price from one of the best top tier hospitals in Thailand about $6000.00 . Health insurance here I pay less than 60 dollars a month at 65 ... Great video you explained everything well !!!
Very helpful. I watched 8-10 of your videos tonight. Answered a lot of my questions. Thanks. My wife and I just started looking into retirement in Mexico. I’m having hip replacement surgery in a couple months. It’ll probably be $50-$75k before insurance. With my deductible and co pays I’ll probably be out $5k or more. Ugh.
I am from Mexico living in the US, I have been thinking multiple times to purchase a health insurance in Mexico for cases where treatment would be less expensive than in the US.
I’m a naturalized US citizen but was born in Mexico, I’m working of getting a dual citizenship in the near future. I wouldn’t mind spending a few months in Mexico during the winter season and taking advantage of the more affordable insurance the process.
great content as usual, gracias pablo! i had turp surgery in playa also with no insurance, think with all costs including overnight hospital stay it cost about $4000 US and was very professional
We have private health care in Mexico. We have decided to let it expire and just put money aside for emergencies. We'll pay out of pocket at private facilities. After living here for over 3 years, we feel for us it's the best. 🙏🏼😁 Good luck everyone. ❤✌️
THANK YOU - whew. I got my residency card but had to almost immediately return to the States and can't come back until late July or August so yes, this was a worry.
So if I understand correctly, the moral of the story is: Don't bother signing up for IMSS. Just go to private clinics even without insurance. You can get insurance, but what you'll pay over time is likely more expensive than just paying the full cost of whatever services you'll seldomly need? If one breaks their leg, how do they navigate finding a private option to help them in the next 30 minutes? Thanks!!
Qroo thank you so much for this video I bought this apartment in El Firmamento probably you are familiar with it so I am planning to move to PV hopefully next year and I was a little bit concerned about my health care but now with all this information Qroo I have a lot peace of mind God bless you and your wife.
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Getting ready as i come up on retirement my parents moved to Chapalla 8 years ago and love it.
Would you be able to confirm if GNP and Axa have English speaking customer service for a quote? I went on their sites but couldn’t find a way to get a quote in English. Thanks for these recommendations! It’s awesome.
My wife and I relocated to Morelia in June of 2021, I am American, from Reno, Nevada and she is from Mexico City. Within a month, I suffered a stroke. My brain surgery ended up costing less than $8,000 (USD), including spending nearly a month in ICU while in a coma. The following checkups were generally around $10.00 (USD). The hospital was modern, well equipped, efficient, and largely English speaking. I'm fortunate to have been in Mexico at the time. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
I am so sorry you had a stroke and went through all of that! That’s awful! May I ask, which hospital in Morelia did you go to?
and if you were Mexican you will probably dont pay nothing or few percentage of that price
I fully backup this content. We (my wife and I) have been living proof for the past 20 years. Hospitalizations and treatments have been in Merida and Cancun -all private no insurance. I have been very impressed with Mexico's private care. Cleanliness, cost, fast access and professionalism have been great. . Dr. personal attention with us is #1 we even have their text #. The cost of my medicines in Mexico is normally the cost of my co pay in USA. We live 6 month in Mexico and 6 month in USA. I share this experience and knowledge with your audience.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Monty. :)
The problem in Mexico is the public health care, and even worse now with the Covid situation.
@@axt333 how is the healthcare infrastructure in Mexico City vs Playto Carmen vs (Costa Rica-San Jose) vs (Medellin-Columbia)?
@@qroo how is the healthcare infrastructure in Mexico City vs Playto Carmen vs (Costa Rica-San Jose) vs (Medellin-Columbia)?
Agreed. Medical is top notch in Mexico. Dentistry too. Have gone to Mexico/Tijuana for a couple of things. Happy Me!
I met people in PV; he’d had a serious heart attack. On the way home, he and his wife both said they felt blessed to have had the heart attack and surgery in Mexico rather than in ‘Atlanta.” They both felt the care was much better in the private facility in Mexico and based on the care they had, were thinking of moving to Mexico and living there part-time. I would not be one little bit afraid to receive medical care in Mexico. The doctors are quite well-trained, very competent and dependable while not ripping off the public.
Ha! Not in Ajijic. Very expensive here.
@@denisefuentes7905 Yes, that's because Ajijic has become an American colony lol.
Hmmmm. What city?
What about chetumal?
@@jeskahaley9616 I don’t have any personal knowledge of Chetumal so wouldn’t want to mislead pro or con.
I use private medical in Guadalajara and it is like a ghost town when I go. They do take a ton of time with you. But I really like how they use good old fashioned doctoring.
Hi Phil:) Can you tell me, was it difficult to get into the private health care? I wonder if they will take someone who is taking bp/cholesterol mmeds? Thanks for everything:)
@@jukesd1597 since I am married to a Mexican citizen, it is much easier for me to navigate the system. You are going to want to get a global health insurance plan. At present I just pay out of pocket as me healthcare needs are minimal at this time. Cigna, X Global are just a couple of places to look. Just like in the US, plans can be tailored to your needs. If you don’t mind paying $780 to $1000 per year. It makes sense.
$61 for an ER visit?...Damn, the aspirin in the ER cost more than that in US ER's.
My co pay is $100
I’m buying today baby aspirin low dose for 29$ big small was 19$😊
I have a minor infection while in Mexico. I went to a pharmacy MD who did not speak English. My Spanish at the time was minimal. He typed up everything and used Google translate to convey it to me. He questioned if I understood. I did. He sent me into to farmacia part to get the injection medicine and then administered it. I think I paid less than $5 for everything. (super cheap compared to my copay in the states for the visit.) I was in and out in less time than it takes to get in a room in the states.
I suggested that place to others who had simple medical needs.
In the US I needed knee surgery. In Mexico they fixed me up with therapy and two prescriptions. My MRI just cost $120 last month.
Super great info! In US I pay employer sponsored health premium for me and spouse Cigna $660/mo + we each have $2,000 deductible. Plus we have RX with small deductible usually $10/for RX. So with all of our deductibles and monthly premium's we are at about $10,000 a year for medical. My dental is a joke. Closer to $2,000 out of pocket yearly. So so sick of the healthcare in US and cost.
Yeah, in the US I paid $7200 a year for high deductible insurance for two cyclist, nonsmoking people in the healthiest state in the US. Employer paid about double that, for $18,000 a year in contributions before I ever got any benefit. Then, costs were like 30% off while I had to pay $6,000 deductible to get to real benefits. Which I never hit. $1600 out of my pocket for my last MRI.
I pay $2000 a month with a $6600 deductible in the USA
I too, agree with care in Mexico. We have lived in Mexico for 5 years.
Love it !
What part are you in ? , and what are good places for visitors that are seeking medical care ?..
The Canadian system normally works very well but for the current covid hiccup. I had knee surgery after waiting 3 months; same for a hip replacement. Always top quality top to bottom. My wife and l each had life saving surgeries, no charge, first class treatment. So letting go of Medicare was our biggest challenge when deciding to move to Mexico. But we held our breath, took the plunge, and here we are, no apron strings and no regrets. The private care here in Oaxaca is terrific.
Disagree with how my dying father was treated and how they kept ignoring his 3 kids giving their phone number at the hospital, five times, making sure they had it in their system.
Not once they called us, they kept calling at my father,d house while he was in the hospital.
They returned him home to die with his 4th grade cancer.
The MOMENT his body was in their hospital morgue taking space however then they suddenly had all our 3 numbers and called us 3 so we could get his body out of there....
If anyone has any doubt that the US healthcare system is broken, a few months ago I went in for a simple outpatient procedure. I was in the hospital for a total of 3.5 hours. The bills totaled over $45k.
Wow! That's outrageous!
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We are SO getting screwed in the US! 🤬
I'm calling bullsh#t.
I took my kid to emergency..1 to 2 in a room....they only they did.. checking the ears ..the mouth.....y temperatured..$2500.... Not any medicine..not at all.....
I'm currentlyvacationing in Cancun and am seriously considering living here part time! Your videos are the best I've seen on TH-cam! Thanks for the valuable information 🙂
Paul great video. My wife and I have a place in SJDC Baja, and have had to access the local hospital, for a minor injury. It was spotless, affordable, staff were very professional and looked after my wife right away. The experience was much better than we would have received at home in Canada! My mother in law was with us and she was taking photos of the emergency area as it looked like a spa! Thanks for sharing important information.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am having debilitating back issues for 5 months. It’s takes me 2 to 3 weeks to be able to get an appointment with my doctor. I have been waiting for 2 months for a MRI that I still don’t have a date for… I have already spend more than $2,500 Canadian trying chiropractors, etc.. without any good results. After watching this I am starting to think to take my case to Mexico. Canadian medical system might be free but it is very, very broken… You’ll be lucky if you get more than 5 minutes with your doctors…
Yes, that's correct! I travel all over Mexico and that's something I like about Mexico..private health care, you have different levels to choose from according to your budget. Very professional, quick and friendly! Beautiful!
Son had a drill bit break and needed 4 stitches. Bill was about $4600. My 4 person family's healthcare costs are nearly 15k a year for just normal non-emergency visits and medications. This is why people are leaving the US.
and what is more interesting that skunk USA govrnemnts /politicians sayed that they invest most of tax payers money into healthcare and low-midd class dont have nothing out of that
México has a massive business in the medical industry from the USA including dentist, in the boarder they come to the dentist because is cheaper than in the States and many come to get the prescription because of the same reasons.
The doctors of the Clínica Mérida many of them work aswell in the hospital in Houston.
Surprise me how people think that doctors in México are not as good as other countries specifically as I said is one of the biggest industries in México the medical travel from around the world
Americans are taught to believe we have the best of everything and almost all other countries are slums with sewage coming from the tap water and doctors operating with tree saws and garden sheers. Then we think we are educated and worldly. It's a joke.
Hi Paul, I'm glad you're enjoying my beautiful country. After living for 30 years in the USA I'm really considering to retire in my home country. Thanks to you I'm learning how life has changed in 30 years. Keep up the great work you're doing with these videos I really enjoy them. 😊
Thanks, Lourdes, I have worked hard to learn as much about Mexico as I can the last 6 years and I enjoy sharing it with others. Take care. :)
How could you not Lourdes!
The private medical system, never used the public, at Lake Chapala has been amazing for me with my heart problems. Do you remember your doctor coming to your house ? Yes it still happens here. Included in the cost which is unbelievably inexpensive.
So, you don't have any insurance...you just go as you need to?
Hi John, which private insurance did you go with?
I just came back from Green Bay, WI where my doctor prescribed an inhalator for my asthma. CVS wanted to charge me $320 dls for one inhalator. I decided to wait and in Mexico the same inhalator, same brand, cost 22 dls. What a racquet! In Texas the cost for one MRI was the same amount I paid in Mexico (ABC hospital) for the MRI, surgery, hospitalization, and medication all put together. Is this a deal in the USA to force you to buy insurance? Why do they charge so much? I can see why any kind of health care reform receives so much criticism, it would ruin the cushy system between hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance companies.
Insurance executives now earn 75million a year!
The entire health care system in the US is a scam. Insurance companies are literally owned by doctors. So they charge exorbitant price to people without insurance, then knock the price down for the insurance company. That way they can force you to buy insurance so you don't go bankrupt.
The pharmaceutical companies have to charge big bucks to us so they can buy more politicians!
The politicians are not going to push for healthcare reform, they get large campaign donations from these corporations
I suspect private medicine is going to become a major industry in Mexico
The private system is an amazing choice for expats and anyone making a living in USD or an equivalent currency. For another example, I had ACL reconstruction surgery in the US last year and the total bill (before insurance) was around $29,400 for everything. This total includes the consultation, MRI, everything on the day of surgery, 3 post op visits, and 6 PT sessions. Insurance luckily brought it down to just over $4k, but as you mentioned, I've been paying $230 a month for the premium and never really utilized my plan until then.
Actually it is even a good choice for us Mexicans, having the IMSS as competition makes them give you really good prices and benefits
My eye doctor in L.A. went for additional training (after medical school) in a central America country where he said they were 5 years ahead of U.S. eye doctors!
This video was well thought out, well presented and had important considerations and suggestions for healthcare in Mexico. In fact, I would say it is the best video on Mexican healthcare, on youtube, and I look forward to future similar videos. Thank you.
wow! the public system sounds like the public system in Quebec, Canada, But private health care in Mexico sounds amazing. I wish we had that quality and speed of care here in Quebec. We pay top taxes and it is almost impossible to get proper health care (or even a family doctor) in quebec unless you are literally your death bed. Mexico just keeps sounding better. thanks for the great the informative presentations!
Pay very close attention when he mentioned exclusions. Thats the catch all phrase insurers use to not pay. I take 1 blood pressure pill a day to control B/P. This is an exclusion and the insurance companies will NOT cover anything medical that concerns the cardiovascular system. Heart attack not covered, Stroke not covered, no meds, no hospitalization, nothing. So why pay all that money when your private insurance company wont pay for this MAJOR area of healthcare?
@bk atyul
Yes, same here quebec canada.
Cant get anything, takes months to a year to see someone.
Then they cant pinpoint what you have and it's back to square one!
You cant get your hands on a family doctor, and without, you are F**ed.
Paying all year round for "nothing".
I received OUTSTANDING medical care while in Mexico City CDMX. It was a life threatening EMERGENCY SURGERY at Hospital Español (Polanco). They literally saved my life, I arrived at the Emergency room at 2 PM and had emergency surgery by 9 PM. I stayed for one week. Expensive but then again what is the price on one’s life? #grateful
That's great news. Do you mind saying how much? I'm planning to move to Mexico!
do you mind saying how much? glad you are doing well.
Polanco, of course it was nice, and expensive. Glad you are well.
Polanco! Yes had to be, it is the most exclusive, prestigious and luxurious are in CDMX. So glad you got excellent care!
well you did go to the hospital where the rich people and celebrities go to
US prices are insane, my COBRA was 800US for just me. I got a unit of blood during a Hospitalization and it was 7000US. Luckily I met my deductible.
$3842 for an operation. Here in the States, they charge that for applying a bandaid. Considering those prices, instead of buying Mexican health insurance, you could have a little nest-egg in the bank.
You are like a flashlight in the dark. I find all of your content to be spot on. Thank you. Headed to Guadalajara , Zapopan to be exact.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. You made my day. :)
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Soy mexicana y aunque muchos mexicanos tenemos servicio médico por parte del IMSS o del ISSSTE, hay padecimientos que preferimos atenderlos con médicos particulares (pagas por la atención) y en mi caso voy dos veces al año al cardiólogo y en el costo de la consulta aproximadamente 40 dólares, está incluido un electrocardiograma. El especialista más caro que hasta ahorita me ha tocado es el neurólogo y con el son aproximadamente 50 dólares la consulta.
I'm American in Germany which regulates the cost of health care. I had surgery in 2007 for a type III separated shoulder which cost my insurance company 2700€. That was for everything from the operation and 5 nights in hospital.
All the locals pharmacies doctors have a conections with all medical system in their área, i use the local farmacies dr for simple pains and for mayor sick con to the prívate system.
There are also some private health care clinics which offer a basic medical specialists appointments (gynecologist, urologist, cardiologist, etc) at around $200-300 (mxn). They’re usually doctors that work at high level hospitals and offer their service at a lower price for those who can’t cover the higher prices, it seams cheap but we’ve algo got to take in account that minimum wage around here is like $200mx a day (if you’re lucky)
... you have to be careful, there are a few hospitals in the tourist areas cater exclusively to Americans or Canadians and charge American health care fees. Cuze Roja, the free ambulance/first aid will automatically take you to one of these places unless you know batter.
THIS. That's why I'm deciding after getting my resident card next month(been in cancun two years) I'm moving else where as I don't want to be in cancun and need major surgery. Many expats get "mafia'd" into paying thousands of dollars for care that is small and not even serious. 2 grand for a scan? 16000 for food poisoning and a iv drip? That sold me as much as I love the coast I must not Stay over here. Will move back to cdmx most likely.
I've been gone for 20 years. I was on the National Health plan in Colombia and was over 60 it was 30 USD a month and the system was pretty good even calling me to come in for annual checkups. I've since moved to Vietnam where I've had one stay in the public hospital, 4 days, MRI, X-Rays, blood work, it came out to 140 USD. An MRI here in a private clinic (local not Expats) is about 100 USD. All of that said, I'm a fluent Spanish speaker and after 5 years here I'm thinking of Mexico. Thanks for the video, pardon the rambling comment.
Omg, you are so informative! Thanks so much for what you do.
You are so welcome!
Thanks Paul, can't wait to be down there permanently. It offers comfort that we do have these options. We had our own experience years ago in Cozumel with a small diving mishap and to this day I'm still telling the story of amazement at how little it cost us out of pocket.
Health care was certainly something we worried about before heading down but now we feel very comfortable with the accessibility, quality and cost.
Wow America needs to upgrade the Healthcare system asap
You're a rock star in this field, Paul! Thank you for all of this solid information. These days, I am really burning effort in researching Merida and environs. Love the screen porch, too!
It's here! Yea! 🥳 Thanks for posting this! Again, useable intel. 👍 I have medicare here, and it's more like the Mexican public system, New Years Eve 2020, I spent over four hours in Kaiser urgent care, never saw a doc. A lady who I spoke with shortly after I arrived, had already been there five hours! 😱 I had hernia surgery last year and the care sucked, it was easy to tell everything was geared to cost. I'll be there soon, will buy you guys dinner.
@Terry Thx, but pls be a touch more detailed. Some of us aren't American or Mexican, so are unfamiliar with some words...eg. "Kaiser in the US" would help me. God bless.
@@adad1270 Kaiser is a contract healthcare provider, one among many in the US.
I need to comment on this. My wife, a Mexicana, has medical issues and spends a great deal of time in hospitals and with doctors. Fortunately, she has excellent insurance. The doctors are beyond outstanding and the top hospitals are very very good. I am comparing this to the best medical care of the US. Beyond impressed with the medical care in Mexico (with private insurance).
Oh yes ! The Private Healthcare in Mexico is worth it. A couple of our family, here in Canada, made the choice to head to Mexico, even though Healthcare is free in Canada. Due to COVID , operations have been postponed and your talking a good year or more, before your operation will happen. It was easier, faster and convenient to head to Mexico to use their Private Healthcare system. Plus, as you said, the prices are completely reasonable. Well said Paul ! Thank you 🙏
I love to see the reaction of people from the US to normal countries.
The US is such a broken country.
Fact. But the propaganda system works wonders. Keep people afraid to venture out, and they will pay whatever needed to keep the boogymen and invisible monsters away.
Crooked is a better description. Everybody is trying to cheat EVERYBODY else. The biggest crooks are the politicians.
We took consumerism to the level of insanity. We’ll fight in the streets for the right to NOT allow no or low cost public healthcare. My son is in debt for $18k for an uninsured in office procedure. ‘We’re broken’
@@BOULDERGEEK I’m Venturing out next year. Not afraid to go at all. I’m excited to start again in a society of my choice. 👍👏👏
You say it’s broken and yet everyone wants to come here ? Are you coming to help fix it or take advantage of its weakness ? Many US people have to leave their country as they can’t afford it because the US always helping everyone in the world and who is helping them ? Broken by whom ? This is an an informative video for those that want to move to Mexico not a platform for your criticism of the US
Thank you for your time. I am thinking about moving to San Felipe Mexico, from Portland Oregon. Cant take all the crap that is happening there uggg! I am a bit worried about the health care there.
Thank you for informing us about the real issues and not where I ate for cheap last night
You're welcome. There are plenty of people who make videos like that. I prefer to make informational videos.
What a great job on this site. Living in Mexico 16 years I can say that every video on this site is 100% accurate. Thanks for taking the time to properly inform people! I started coming here because programs and laws often change and you have us covered.
Thanks for the great review and positive feedback. Take care. :)
One other thing to consider. If you are anticipating a medical procedure and if you have done your due diligence on who will perform it, make an appt. to talk with the doctor or his office administrator and ask them, point blank what, if any, insurance they accept and/or recommend for covering the procedure. If you are considering a family doctor who can treat you and your children, ask around, get some recommendations and then talk with one or two and get the same information. This is also a good way to get a feel for the "bedside manner" of the doctor's staff, whom you will most likely be dealing with more than the doctor themselves.
Of course, these are things you will be looking for if you plan on living is Mexico permanently or for extended periods of time.
Great content, to the point, answering questions we didn't know we should ask...
Comparing to other vids love that you don't do constant jump cuts, and then loved the background change to the plant backdrop, your content is great for keeping the attention w/o lots of editing techniques!
Thank you!
Thanks for the positive feedback. Take care.
Mexican National here, I have my private insurance thru my work and I have never used public healthcare with the exception of my baby's vaccination protocol (which was fast, free, and pleasant). and my private healthcare experience has been great, no lines, no hassle, top notch.
Thanks for sharing that, Bravo Mx.
Forgot, been going to Tijuana for our dental work for years. So much better then the states!
An interesting note on the difference between medical costs in the USA versus Mexico; I recently found out that my Doctors (none of them) would accept CASH!!! After 25 years in the health insurance biz (retired quite a while back), I was in total shock and disbelief. No wonder so many people like myself are going to Mexico for medical services/prescriptions, etc. And yes, the prices you experienced are indeed less and 1/4th the price in America. Our medical system is broken.
Funny!! In 2005 I almost went to jail in California. The medical facility would not take cash only insurance. I yelled "this is legal tender money and America you must take my money. They yelled ar me told me to get out. Said FY and moved to Mexico a month later!! Sickening what the greedy doctors do...I have 10 more true stories of excellent health care in 🇲🇽 Mexico . Tijuana too!
I'm confused You say your doctors(none of them) would accept cash,but then you sound very happy about it.So do they or do they not accept cash?
Your thumbnail is what got my attention. I haven’t seen or noticed her before (yet) as I’ve just found your channel. I was showing my wife a video of yours and
These videos are amazing.. he gives such amazing information with no bs..clear and concise..
Thanks!
Wow! So helpful! Thank you!
Do you have our plan to talk about dental info? I foresee needing several implants in the future. Even a link to such info would be great. Thanks again for so much helpful information!
Muy buena información, Mexicana ciudadana americana casada con Americano planeando retiro en mi Hermoso Mexico
@angelicakronus4008 Totalmente de acuerdo contigo, es un dato muy bonito. cómo estás hoy?
Highly objective as always. That system of having doctors connected to pharmacies is a great one. The doctors must not make much money though and that is why such a system can exist. Doctors in Europe would never put up with such low payments that have to be split with the pharmacy. Most of the insurance companies like Axa will cut you off after the age of 70. Insurance is great but not when you get old. Almost everything you have is a pre-existing condition.
Thanks! And thanks for that comparison how things work in Europe. Have a great weekend!
Oh I think I might disagree there, while doctors don't make as much as their European/American counterparts, doctors working on most pharmacies do get quite a lot (by mexican standards), as they get most of the payment, and they have quite an amount of patients every day, the pharmacy normally takes very little from that payment and it goes almost directly to the doctor. They do get less than working on a hospital though, but most either take it as a job while studying their specialties, as a second job or after retirement from a hospital, and as I have been told many like it as they rarely have to see emergencies or other time sensitive life threatening stuff
I have few friends that work in those pharmacy's they just do it part time and have they're private practice were most of their money come from
wow !! try getting a price list from the hospital in the States !!.....good lock with that .... unheard
and in Canada you die wating for a Drs. appointment ....but it is free !!
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thanks for referencing the canadian health care system which is completely overwhelmed and unable to handle patient needs in a timely manner. You are correct that knee or hip/joint surgery requires at least a year on a waiting list with no other options. Our experience with covid has been similar with inadequate vaccines to meet the needs of the people and many just going to the US to get the vax
@CliffM
Second this.
There are countless people wqiting for help.
Love the view out your window
Nice palm trees 🌴
Paul, I've been following you since 2020 and found your information to be an absolute treasure.
If you ever do an online travel guide, I will be the first to buy.
Thanks Donald. :)
That was my experience in Peru. Drs and pharmacist. They were so helpful and fast and cheap.
It's a beautiful room! Love these videos. Too bad you don't do these videos on countries throughout the world.
I love your videos. I am mexican and I live in Yucatán but I just like to see how you inform about the country. I have even learned some things from you, lol. Saludos
Thank you! Have a great week!
Thanks for the info. Great content as usual. I'm moving to Playa in June and all of this info will be very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Please update us! Are you settled in at your new home? Are you glad that you decided to move there?
I agree with most of what you say. Expats will want to use private hospitals, cost is reasonable, major problems can be expensive, less than US. I have experienced every level. If you have Medicare, get a mailbox address in San Diego, $9.95 monthly, change your primary care doctor to San Diego, now you have access to the Scripps Hospital, one of the best in the US. You can fly from Leon to TJ round trip for less than $ 100.00. Walk across the border to SD and take the trolley. Get your annual physical for free, prescriptions for cheap, unless it is an emergency this is the way to go. Annual physical, 0 cost, See a specialist 0 cost, do some shopping while you are there, you can bring back items either not available in Mexico or much more expensive there. You can actually do this in a day trip if you leave early.
This is so reassuring
I totally agree with you, it’s amazing when you have an health insurance
@lisafarrell6334 how are you doing today?
Paul, thank you once again for your well narrated and informative videos! You guys are a gem of a couple! Happy Anniversary and many more to enjoy together! Doris from Ocala, Fl
Thank you very much! Have a great day. :)
Very informative! Thanks, I really like your videos. I'm very serious about wanting to move there! I just have to convince my husband that it's the right thing for us to get out of the NY struggle!
One possible drawback to getting healthcare in Mexico is not having the ability to sue if anything goes wrong. My brother has surgery in PV and the surgeon left a sponge in his abdomen. This caused medical problems for the rest of his life c
There's also the issue of age exclusion for people over 70 by private insurance companies. In which cases people must pay cash and find a hospital discount plan.
I totally agree with you, we my wife and I had save 1000s from dentist to medical.
Once again, you nail it in such a concise way...thanks.
I live in San Miguel de Allende- had great medical care with the private healthcare providers- and so affordable !
Just got great service for uncle.I am a super fussy clean person and was amazed the beautiful little hospital in cancun.got a catheter put into my uncle because of prostate problem.wonderful clean excellent care. Now uncle will need surgery so will take him back soon for surgery.he has pain meds until then and he is fine walking around eating dinner. 2 hours later.
I’m a 64 year old nurse still working full time in the Midwest US… the prices for surgery sounds amazing as with my medical insurance my deductible is $6,200 per year then they pay 80% if in network 😭 I am always paying off medical bills… starting to explore my options for retirement…
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
You should visit at Chetumal City Mx, is city very relax and security.
Excellent video. We use private hospitals in Sonora. The Cima hospital is world class and it has become a campus surrounded by specialists. However the rates are higher than in your video. An office visit with a specialist is about $50.00. Worth every penny.
That is still a great rate for great health care. We haven't made it over to Sonora yet. Hopefully after this pandemia is behind is, we can get back to exploring Mexico.
Intelligent, coherent and salted with a lot of stupid puffery. Thanks, Paul.
Another informative video, thank you Paul. All I can say is come on 2023 when I will retire for the second time and this time my wife is all in on moving to Playa del Carmen full time.
Playa del Carmen is a great destination. It has grown a lot in a short period of time. Great health care there, restaurants, shopping etc.
Another like and another comment as I do research on my relocation. I currently get all of my medical care at no cost from the Veterans Administration. I'm a medically retired member of the USAF and one of my biggest trepidations about relocation is the cost of care outside of the US. Specifically in Mexico. My worries have gone from 80% down to about 7%. I have no empirical data to support my numbers of course. :):) Thank you for what you two are doing.
Thanks for watching. We have some neighbors who both retired from the Coast Guard. They said they get reimbursed from TriCare for medical treatment. I haven't done the research on that option yet but it might be a good topic for a future video.
GREAT!!. INFO.. I WENT TO A PRIVATE...IN MEXICO..ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCE..BETTER THEN..KAISER..AND THE OTHER.COMPETICION.HOSPITAL....GREAT IN INFO....
Great video, very informative and accurate as usual. One comment and just a point of clarity as I hear this a lot. Public health care systems be they in Canada or Mexico, are not ‘free”. They are funded inside your taxation. The irony here is that those of us in Canada or here that contribute these tax dollars that fund these systems don’t use them for reasons Paul mentions, mainly time. Back to his point about quality, I had a friend who was working here some years back, have a heart attack quite unexpectedly. I will say that if he was not here in Mexico for that event he would not be with us today. Time and quality of care being the differentiator.
Mnn not really, IMSS mexican healthcare is not funded from general taxation only from your work-income taxes, I am not sure how it works for foreigners...
@@ratgr Taxation includes all taxation which everyone pays, this would include taxation that people have come to ignore like Goods and Services taxes like gasoline and booze.. or VAT as we pay here on pretty much everything. Flavors of taxes are simply methods to collect them, they all flow to the same pot to spend from.
@@GavinD50C Pretty sure that is not how it works in this case, IVA (taxes on goods) do not contribute directly to IMSS, whenever you are paid, you can see how much is going directly to IMSS and it can be up to ~30% of your paycheck. Maybe indireclty they do as building new hospitals and subsidies to medicines and that stuff do come from the general taxes bucket, but mostly it comes from workers, and don't get me wrong I pay a lot for it and never use it but it makes insurance companies competitive so I am happy with the system I think it could even be a little crappier and still incentivize private insurance competition however I would never like that, just if some other country (cough USA) is thinking on how to provide healthcare I would just say provide one any healthcare even a crappy one will improve everyone's lives
the health care in Mexico is amazing!
thanks so much! what an eye opener! I played it for my brother, and he was absolutely floored!
You're welcome. :)
Very informative, balanced and complete. The only thing I would add is that fees have risen in 2022. In my town specialists office visits range from $800 to $1200 Mex.Cy. For elective surgery I wait until I return to the States and use my Medicare there. Remember, the fancier the office the higher the fee prices. Best advice ask your local friends for referrals to the best ones. Do not be shy to ask questions. If you require a receipt ask for the printing of a "Factura para Extranjero", this is an official form if you need to be reimbursed by your insurance. You could make it also count as part of your deductible if you have any!
You’re wife is pretty. I was showing my wife this guy on TH-cam (you) and I was telling her you gonna see this guy he’s really handsome. She agrees! Thanks for your awesome vids.
When I lived in Mexico I had a state-of-the-art mammogram for $35. Many Physicians in Mexico spend part of the year working in the US.
You are so right about private health care.
Tak, prowadziłam. Początki były dziwne - w NJ😅 ująłeś to w sam punkt 👍😅
When searching for insurance for Portugal I ran accross AXA, same as you showed
Great segment, Super helpful. Thank you! -Mark M, PV PS. By far the most credible resource on expat medical, finances/exchanges, and more.
Thank you very much!
I ve been living in Thailand the last 11 years prices here are about the same maybe a little less . Government hospitals are very reasonable and in expensive I had a colonoscope done was $125.00 one night stay , endoscopy same price . Doctor visits here less than 2 dollars . Funny you mention knee surgery I just got a price from one of the best top tier hospitals in Thailand about $6000.00 . Health insurance here I pay less than 60 dollars a month at 65 ... Great video you explained everything well !!!
Thanks for checking out the video adnd for sharing that information about Thailand. That was very interesting.
Very helpful. I watched 8-10 of your videos tonight. Answered a lot of my questions. Thanks. My wife and I just started looking into retirement in Mexico. I’m having hip replacement surgery in a couple months. It’ll probably be $50-$75k before insurance. With my deductible and co pays I’ll probably be out $5k or more. Ugh.
I am from Mexico living in the US, I have been thinking multiple times to purchase a health insurance in Mexico for cases where treatment would be less expensive than in the US.
I’m a naturalized US citizen but was born in Mexico, I’m working of getting a dual citizenship in the near future. I wouldn’t mind spending a few months in Mexico during the winter season and taking advantage of the more affordable insurance the process.
@@jpmorgan2749 dual citizenship? Don't you already have both. You just wrote that!
Nope, I have to contact the Mexican Consulate fill some paperwork and provide a birth certificate.
Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much!
Do you have a video on dental care in Mexico?
great content as usual, gracias pablo! i had turp surgery in playa also with no insurance, think with all costs including overnight hospital stay it cost about $4000 US and was very professional
We have private health care in Mexico. We have decided to let it expire and just put money aside for emergencies. We'll pay out of pocket at private facilities. After living here for over 3 years, we feel for us it's the best. 🙏🏼😁
Good luck everyone. ❤✌️
THANK YOU - whew. I got my residency card but had to almost immediately return to the States and can't come back until late July or August so yes, this was a worry.
So if I understand correctly, the moral of the story is: Don't bother signing up for IMSS. Just go to private clinics even without insurance. You can get insurance, but what you'll pay over time is likely more expensive than just paying the full cost of whatever services you'll seldomly need?
If one breaks their leg, how do they navigate finding a private option to help them in the next 30 minutes?
Thanks!!
Qroo thank you so much for this video I bought this apartment in El Firmamento probably you are familiar with it so I am planning to move to PV hopefully next year and I was a little bit concerned about my health care but now with all this information Qroo I have a lot peace of mind God bless you and your wife.