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Originally Posted by synthia
The problem will be that you won't be eligible for the retirement visa, and thus won't be eligible for the national health insurance. From what I've read, the health insurance excludes the long term illnesses caused by diabetes, without grandfathering. Thus something like a heart attack or stroke would not be covered, as that would be considered a result of diabetes.
You could qualify for a retirement visa in Panama, as the requirement is $500 per month.
And welcome to the forum!
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Thank you for your welcome to the forum! I hope to learn more each time I visit the forum!
I do not wish to relocate to Panama; I have made a decision to relocate to Mexico; I expect to accomplish this relocation in mid to late 2009 or early in 2010. I will not be eligible for Social Security Retirement benefits until October of 2008 when I will be 62 years of age. With the direction of politics in Washington D.C. and the need for Billions of $$$ in funding for the Iraq War, I'm not waiting around until age 65 to be eligible for Medicare!
Why am I not eligible for a retirement visa? Is there a minimum age requirement? Referencing health care, do I roll the dice with Medicare in 2011 or take my chances in Mexico? I believe that Presidente Calderon is going to make major changes to the health care system in the next couple of years. The US has the most expensive health care in the world, yet we rank #13 on the list of countries as to the effectiveness of their respective health care systems. I am working to improve my health and reduce the overall impact of my diabetes.