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TTS
Joined 2022
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Health Insurance for over 65

1 year ago

I was searching the forum for information on health insurance over age 65 and found this post that has now been closed so I couldn't see the answers, so I have decided to copy and pasted the old post because it is exactly what I want to know,. I only changed the ages a bit. "Hello, we’re from Canada, and I’ve been researching destinations for awhile and considering Mexico, Panama and Colombia. No medical issues but hubby is 73 this year and I’m 60. I’m trying to establish what our options are for medical insurance. I understand the EPS system will cover us based on 12% of pension income, but read the following info: “Because this is the public healthcare system, the wait for an appointment can be long and you will always need a referral to see a specialist. Most expats primarily use the Medicina Prepagada system because of low cost and convenience.” I also understand if you’re over 60 it may be difficult (impossible?) to get private insurance. So my question is which companies offer private coverage over 65, and approximate costs? As Canadians, we don’t pay high premiums for health care so it’s a factor to consider. Many thanks for any info you can provide." TTS.

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