How One IL Reader Saved $14,910 on Surgery in Costa Rica
Date: 06/12/2008 Author: Dan PrescherThursday, June 12, 2008
Learn more about how to save money on health care overseas in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
Every day I’m reminded of the increasing cost of health care in the U.S. and the strategies the IL readers are coming up with to beat it.
For example, in a recent issue of International Living magazine, reader Patrick MacDowell told us an amazing story about saving 75% on his medical procedure in Costa Rica…this is even with his round-trip airfare included.
Here’s an excerpt from Patrick’s story:
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How to Get Health Insurance for Less Than a Dollar a Day
Date: 06/11/2008 Author: Glynna Prentice
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Campeche, Mexico
Read more about finding affordable health care in Mexico in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
One of the most important things to consider before moving overseas is your access to quality health care. It’s something I always factor in when assessing the livability of any particular place. It was actually one of the deciding factors that prompted me to make the move to Mexico, which is known for its excellent and affordable medical care.
Read OnA Stitch in Time Saves $2,820 in a Spanish Emergency Room
Date: 05/21/2008Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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I’m a dedicated consumer of overseas health services.
I’ve had shoulder surgery in Ecuador, eye surgery in Panama, and loads of dental work in Mexico. Doing a quick calculation compared with out-of-pocket prices in the U.S., I figure I’ve saved about $25,000 having my work done overseas...at no sacrifice in quality.
Read OnSave Thousands of Dollars With Surgery in Panama
Date: 05/20/2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Panama City, Panama
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Tens of thousands of medical tourists visit Bangkok, Singapore, and India every year. These patients are mainly European, but now many North Americans are beginning to follow this trend. Previously, if you needed top medical attention, you went to the U.S. Now patients are seeking the same excellent care abroad. Foreign countries are recognizing the need to provide medical care that is equal to, or surpasses, what is available in the U.S.—but at a much lower cost.
Read OnThe Mexican Answer to U.S. Health Care
Date: 03/19/2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Mérida, Mexico
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The U.S. health care system is overpriced and out of reach for millions of Americans…and Mexico has the answer.
According to Mexican news sources, Carlos Slim, Mexican business magnate and second-richest man on the planet, is planning a system of high-quality hospitals in Mexico specifically to cater to U.S. baby boomers.
Read OnThe Solution to Sky-high Taxes and Rocketing Health Care Costs
Date: 02/19/2008
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Mérida, Mexico
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Over cocktails with a friend recently, discussion soon turned to real estate. My friend was a real estate broker for 30 years in the U.S. before moving to Mexico six years ago. Here in Mérida, he’s back in the game…couldn’t stop himself, he says, since he sees so much potential here.
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High-quality Knee Surgery…at a 50% Discount
Date: 02/15/2008
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
Montevideo, Uruguay
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I recently had to have knee surgery when I was thousands of miles from home…thank goodness the local hospital was such high quality…not to mention low priced!
My left knee had been niggling for a while. The niggling gradually built into discomfort. But when discomfort developed into severe pain, I realized it was unwise to keep braving it; something needed to be done. My local doctor advised me to go to the British hospital for an MRI scan. I was able to get an appointment for three days later.
Read OnI’ve Found Jesus…and He’s Fixing My Teeth
Date: 01/14/2008
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Merida, Mexico
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Going to the dentist has never been my favorite thing to do, thanks to the Little Shop of Horrors-like experiences I endured as a child in small-town Kansas. But after our first consultation with Dr. Jesus Sanchez, an aesthetic dentist here in Merida, my husband and I were practically giddy. The visit was not painful at all, and the way we were treated was a pleasure.
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