Mexico
What are healthcare services like in Mexico?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Mexico. They wrote...
"A few weeks ago I used my GEHA (government employees health association) insurance at Hospital San Antonio. Well I should say I tried to use it. At first the staff at Hospital San Antonio said that my entire emergency would be covered but they charged my $25000 USD UP Front and I had to pay it or the administrative staff there told me they would send me to a public hospital in the worst part of Guadalajara. They bullied me and I felt so uncomfortable but I was not in a position to fight. I paid the up front fee and then on discharge they just deducted it from the bill which I still had to pay and they gave me a bill with codes to submit to my insurer for reimbursement...such lies and thieves trying to trick people about accepting insurances. I will never go back to Hospital San Antonio in Tlyacapan," wrote a member who made the move to Lake Chapala, Mexico.
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"The healthcare system in Mexico is largely divided into private and public services. Public healthcare is largely provided by the federal health system and is available to anyone who meets the country's numeric residency requirements. Private healthcare is often seen as the more reliable option, which generally requires health insurance or out-of-pocket payments. In general, healthcare in Mexico is quite advanced, with sophisticated medical technologies and well-trained medical professionals available in both public and private facilities. Mexico has made progress in recent years in prioritising the health and well-being of its citizens, with a significant emphasis on preventive care and public health initiatives, such as the introduction of new health insurance options," explained one expat living in Mexico.
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What are healthcare services like in Mexico?
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
