Health Care
Health care is one of the most important factors to consider if you move abroad. This is a hot topic right now, especially for the 40 million Americans who can't afford health insurance in the U.S.
We've got you covered: Learn where to find the best-quality, most affordable health care in the world from our expert expats, who share their overseas health care experiences.
The 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.
See More [+]The 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
Read more about cheap health care overseas in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
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.
See More [+]I’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.
See More [+]If You’ve No U.S. Health Insurance…No Problem
Date: 01/09/2008Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
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Back in the States, health care used to keep me up at night.
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