A Look at Private Health Care in Mexico
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2021
- In this video, I talk about the private health care system in Mexico. This is a must-see video for anyone thinking of moving to Mexico.
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Getting ready as i come up on retirement my parents moved to Chapalla 8 years ago and love it.
My wife and I relocated to Morelia in June of 2021, I am American, from Reno, Nevada and she is from Mexico City. Within a month, I suffered a stroke. My brain surgery ended up costing less than $8,000 (USD), including spending nearly a month in ICU while in a coma. The following checkups were generally around $10.00 (USD). The hospital was modern, well equipped, efficient, and largely English speaking. I'm fortunate to have been in Mexico at the time. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
I am so sorry you had a stroke and went through all of that! That’s awful! May I ask, which hospital in Morelia did you go to?
and if you were Mexican you will probably dont pay nothing or few percentage of that price
$61 for an ER visit?...Damn, the aspirin in the ER cost more than that in US ER's.
My co pay is $100
I’m buying today baby aspirin low dose for 29$ big small was 19$😊
I use private medical in Guadalajara and it is like a ghost town when I go. They do take a ton of time with you. But I really like how they use good old fashioned doctoring.
Hi Phil:) Can you tell me, was it difficult to get into the private health care? I wonder if they will take someone who is taking bp/cholesterol mmeds? Thanks for everything:)
@@jukesd1597 since I am married to a Mexican citizen, it is much easier for me to navigate the system. You are going to want to get a global health insurance plan. At present I just pay out of pocket as me healthcare needs are minimal at this time. Cigna, X Global are just a couple of places to look. Just like in the US, plans can be tailored to your needs. If you don’t mind paying $780 to $1000 per year. It makes sense.
In the US I needed knee surgery. In Mexico they fixed me up with therapy and two prescriptions. My MRI just cost $120 last month.
I have a minor infection while in Mexico. I went to a pharmacy MD who did not speak English. My Spanish at the time was minimal. He typed up everything and used Google translate to convey it to me. He questioned if I understood. I did. He sent me into to farmacia part to get the injection medicine and then administered it. I think I paid less than $5 for everything. (super cheap compared to my copay in the states for the visit.) I was in and out in less time than it takes to get in a room in the states.
I suggested that place to others who had simple medical needs.
I love to see the reaction of people from the US to normal countries.
The US is such a broken country.
Fact. But the propaganda system works wonders. Keep people afraid to venture out, and they will pay whatever needed to keep the boogymen and invisible monsters away.
Crooked is a better description. Everybody is trying to cheat EVERYBODY else. The biggest crooks are the politicians.
We took consumerism to the level of insanity. We’ll fight in the streets for the right to NOT allow no or low cost public healthcare. My son is in debt for $18k for an uninsured in office procedure. ‘We’re broken’
@@BOULDERGEEK I’m Venturing out next year. Not afraid to go at all. I’m excited to start again in a society of my choice. 👍👏👏
You say it’s broken and yet everyone wants to come here ? Are you coming to help fix it or take advantage of its weakness ? Many US people have to leave their country as they can’t afford it because the US always helping everyone in the world and who is helping them ? Broken by whom ? This is an an informative video for those that want to move to Mexico not a platform for your criticism of the US
I met people in PV; he’d had a serious heart attack. On the way home, he and his wife both said they felt blessed to have had the heart attack and surgery in Mexico rather than in ‘Atlanta.” They both felt the care was much better in the private facility in Mexico and based on the care they had, were thinking of moving to Mexico and living there part-time. I would not be one little bit afraid to receive medical care in Mexico. The doctors are quite well-trained, very competent and dependable while not ripping off the public.
Ha! Not in Ajijic. Very expensive here.
@@denisefuentes7905 Yes, that's because Ajijic has become an American colony lol.
Hmmmm. What city?
What about chetumal?
@@jeskahaley9616 I don’t have any personal knowledge of Chetumal so wouldn’t want to mislead pro or con.
I fully backup this content. We (my wife and I) have been living proof for the past 20 years. Hospitalizations and treatments have been in Merida and Cancun -all private no insurance. I have been very impressed with Mexico's private care. Cleanliness, cost, fast access and professionalism have been great. . Dr. personal attention with us is #1 we even have their text #. The cost of my medicines in Mexico is normally the cost of my co pay in USA. We live 6 month in Mexico and 6 month in USA. I share this experience and knowledge with your audience.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Monty. :)
The problem in Mexico is the public health care, and even worse now with the Covid situation.
@@axt333 how is the healthcare infrastructure in Mexico City vs Playto Carmen vs (Costa Rica-San Jose) vs (Medellin-Columbia)?
@@qroo how is the healthcare infrastructure in Mexico City vs Playto Carmen vs (Costa Rica-San Jose) vs (Medellin-Columbia)?
Agreed. Medical is top notch in Mexico. Dentistry too. Have gone to Mexico/Tijuana for a couple of things. Happy Me!
If anyone has any doubt that the US healthcare system is broken, a few months ago I went in for a simple outpatient procedure. I was in the hospital for a total of 3.5 hours. The bills totaled over $45k.
Wow! That's outrageous!
😳🤯😡
We are SO getting screwed in the US! 🤬
I'm calling bullsh#t.
I took my kid to emergency..1 to 2 in a room....they only they did.. checking the ears ..the mouth.....y temperatured..$2500.... Not any medicine..not at all.....
Super great info! In US I pay employer sponsored health premium for me and spouse Cigna $660/mo + we each have $2,000 deductible. Plus we have RX with small deductible usually $10/for RX. So with all of our deductibles and monthly premium's we are at about $10,000 a year for medical. My dental is a joke. Closer to $2,000 out of pocket yearly. So so sick of the healthcare in US and cost.
Yeah, in the US I paid $7200 a year for high deductible insurance for two cyclist, nonsmoking people in the healthiest state in the US. Employer paid about double that, for $18,000 a year in contributions before I ever got any benefit. Then, costs were like 30% off while I had to pay $6,000 deductible to get to real benefits. Which I never hit. $1600 out of my pocket for my last MRI.
I pay $2000 a month with a $6600 deductible in the USA
Son had a drill bit break and needed 4 stitches. Bill was about $4600. My 4 person family's healthcare costs are nearly 15k a year for just normal non-emergency visits and medications. This is why people are leaving the US.
and what is more interesting that skunk USA govrnemnts /politicians sayed that they invest most of tax payers money into healthcare and low-midd class dont have nothing out of that
I too, agree with care in Mexico. We have lived in Mexico for 5 years.
Love it !
México has a massive business in the medical industry from the USA including dentist, in the boarder they come to the dentist because is cheaper than in the States and many come to get the prescription because of the same reasons.
The doctors of the Clínica Mérida many of them work aswell in the hospital in Houston.
Surprise me how people think that doctors in México are not as good as other countries specifically as I said is one of the biggest industries in México the medical travel from around the world
Americans are taught to believe we have the best of everything and almost all other countries are slums with sewage coming from the tap water and doctors operating with tree saws and garden sheers. Then we think we are educated and worldly. It's a joke.
I just came back from Green Bay, WI where my doctor prescribed an inhalator for my asthma. CVS wanted to charge me $320 dls for one inhalator. I decided to wait and in Mexico the same inhalator, same brand, cost 22 dls. What a racquet! In Texas the cost for one MRI was the same amount I paid in Mexico (ABC hospital) for the MRI, surgery, hospitalization, and medication all put together. Is this a deal in the USA to force you to buy insurance? Why do they charge so much? I can see why any kind of health care reform receives so much criticism, it would ruin the cushy system between hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance companies.
Insurance executives now earn 75million a year!
The entire health care system in the US is a scam. Insurance companies are literally owned by doctors. So they charge exorbitant price to people without insurance, then knock the price down for the insurance company. That way they can force you to buy insurance so you don't go bankrupt.
The pharmaceutical companies have to charge big bucks to us so they can buy more politicians!
The politicians are not going to push for healthcare reform, they get large campaign donations from these corporations
I suspect private medicine is going to become a major industry in Mexico
I received OUTSTANDING medical care while in Mexico City CDMX. It was a life threatening EMERGENCY SURGERY at Hospital Español (Polanco). They literally saved my life, I arrived at the Emergency room at 2 PM and had emergency surgery by 9 PM. I stayed for one week. Expensive but then again what is the price on one’s life? #grateful
That's great news. Do you mind saying how much? I'm planning to move to Mexico!
do you mind saying how much? glad you are doing well.
Polanco, of course it was nice, and expensive. Glad you are well.
Polanco! Yes had to be, it is the most exclusive, prestigious and luxurious are in CDMX. So glad you got excellent care!
well you did go to the hospital where the rich people and celebrities go to
I'm currentlyvacationing in Cancun and am seriously considering living here part time! Your videos are the best I've seen on CZcams! Thanks for the valuable information 🙂
The Canadian system normally works very well but for the current covid hiccup. I had knee surgery after waiting 3 months; same for a hip replacement. Always top quality top to bottom. My wife and l each had life saving surgeries, no charge, first class treatment. So letting go of Medicare was our biggest challenge when deciding to move to Mexico. But we held our breath, took the plunge, and here we are, no apron strings and no regrets. The private care here in Oaxaca is terrific.
Disagree with how my dying father was treated and how they kept ignoring his 3 kids giving their phone number at the hospital, five times, making sure they had it in their system.
Not once they called us, they kept calling at my father,d house while he was in the hospital.
They returned him home to die with his 4th grade cancer.
The MOMENT his body was in their hospital morgue taking space however then they suddenly had all our 3 numbers and called us 3 so we could get his body out of there....
$3842 for an operation. Here in the States, they charge that for applying a bandaid. Considering those prices, instead of buying Mexican health insurance, you could have a little nest-egg in the bank.
Hi Paul, I'm glad you're enjoying my beautiful country. After living for 30 years in the USA I'm really considering to retire in my home country. Thanks to you I'm learning how life has changed in 30 years. Keep up the great work you're doing with these videos I really enjoy them. 😊
Thanks, Lourdes, I have worked hard to learn as much about Mexico as I can the last 6 years and I enjoy sharing it with others. Take care. :)
How could you not Lourdes!
My eye doctor in L.A. went for additional training (after medical school) in a central America country where he said they were 5 years ahead of U.S. eye doctors!
Yes, that's correct! I travel all over Mexico and that's something I like about Mexico..private health care, you have different levels to choose from according to your budget. Very professional, quick and friendly! Beautiful!
Paul great video. My wife and I have a place in SJDC Baja, and have had to access the local hospital, for a minor injury. It was spotless, affordable, staff were very professional and looked after my wife right away. The experience was much better than we would have received at home in Canada! My mother in law was with us and she was taking photos of the emergency area as it looked like a spa! Thanks for sharing important information.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
This video was well thought out, well presented and had important considerations and suggestions for healthcare in Mexico. In fact, I would say it is the best video on Mexican healthcare, on youtube, and I look forward to future similar videos. Thank you.
There are also some private health care clinics which offer a basic medical specialists appointments (gynecologist, urologist, cardiologist, etc) at around $200-300 (mxn). They’re usually doctors that work at high level hospitals and offer their service at a lower price for those who can’t cover the higher prices, it seams cheap but we’ve algo got to take in account that minimum wage around here is like $200mx a day (if you’re lucky)
All the locals pharmacies doctors have a conections with all medical system in their área, i use the local farmacies dr for simple pains and for mayor sick con to the prívate system.
Soy mexicana y aunque muchos mexicanos tenemos servicio médico por parte del IMSS o del ISSSTE, hay padecimientos que preferimos atenderlos con médicos particulares (pagas por la atención) y en mi caso voy dos veces al año al cardiólogo y en el costo de la consulta aproximadamente 40 dólares, está incluido un electrocardiograma. El especialista más caro que hasta ahorita me ha tocado es el neurólogo y con el son aproximadamente 50 dólares la consulta.
If you can afford private care, go for private care. I see IMSS and INSABI only as a safety net... which if you see it that way it's good to have, but definitely not first choice. Even Mexicans who can't afford private care, will some times try to go private when possible. Bottomline... see it as a last resort. Like: got cancer and ran out of money, no one will insure your, etc... at least you won't die at home without trying. I know, I know not a nice thought.
The private system is an amazing choice for expats and anyone making a living in USD or an equivalent currency. For another example, I had ACL reconstruction surgery in the US last year and the total bill (before insurance) was around $29,400 for everything. This total includes the consultation, MRI, everything on the day of surgery, 3 post op visits, and 6 PT sessions. Insurance luckily brought it down to just over $4k, but as you mentioned, I've been paying $230 a month for the premium and never really utilized my plan until then.
Actually it is even a good choice for us Mexicans, having the IMSS as competition makes them give you really good prices and benefits
The private medical system, never used the public, at Lake Chapala has been amazing for me with my heart problems. Do you remember your doctor coming to your house ? Yes it still happens here. Included in the cost which is unbelievably inexpensive.
So, you don't have any insurance...you just go as you need to?
Hi John, which private insurance did you go with?
You are like a flashlight in the dark. I find all of your content to be spot on. Thank you. Headed to Guadalajara , Zapopan to be exact.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. You made my day. :)
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Once again, you nail it in such a concise way...thanks.
wow! the public system sounds like the public system in Quebec, Canada, But private health care in Mexico sounds amazing. I wish we had that quality and speed of care here in Quebec. We pay top taxes and it is almost impossible to get proper health care (or even a family doctor) in quebec unless you are literally your death bed. Mexico just keeps sounding better. thanks for the great the informative presentations!
Pay very close attention when he mentioned exclusions. Thats the catch all phrase insurers use to not pay. I take 1 blood pressure pill a day to control B/P. This is an exclusion and the insurance companies will NOT cover anything medical that concerns the cardiovascular system. Heart attack not covered, Stroke not covered, no meds, no hospitalization, nothing. So why pay all that money when your private insurance company wont pay for this MAJOR area of healthcare?
@bk atyul
Yes, same here quebec canada.
Cant get anything, takes months to a year to see someone.
Then they cant pinpoint what you have and it's back to square one!
You cant get your hands on a family doctor, and without, you are F**ed.
Paying all year round for "nothing".
Thank you for your time. I am thinking about moving to San Felipe Mexico, from Portland Oregon. Cant take all the crap that is happening there uggg! I am a bit worried about the health care there.
You're a rock star in this field, Paul! Thank you for all of this solid information. These days, I am really burning effort in researching Merida and environs. Love the screen porch, too!
Great information, thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
I'm American in Germany which regulates the cost of health care. I had surgery in 2007 for a type III separated shoulder which cost my insurance company 2700€. That was for everything from the operation and 5 nights in hospital.
Awesome job on the breakdown, Paul, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are always very informative and right to the point. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
Omg, you are so informative! Thanks so much for what you do.
You are so welcome!
Paul, thank you once again for your well narrated and informative videos! You guys are a gem of a couple! Happy Anniversary and many more to enjoy together! Doris from Ocala, Fl
Thank you very much! Have a great day. :)
Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much!
Videos very professionally done. Thank you. B.A.N.
Another great video and excellent information! Thanks Paul!
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely excellent information. Thank you!
Absolutely great videos. Thank you.
I needed this, thank you!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Definitely one of the most useful and helpful videos of yours I've seen (and I've seen most of them)!
Such valuable info here as we prepare for our move later this year. Que tengas un buen dia!
Thank you so much! Good luck on your move. Take care. :)
Such great explanations. I appreciate your work in doing the work for this info video.
Thanks for the positive feedback. :)
Excelente video. Muy informativo. ¡Gracias!
De nada :)
Thanks Paul, can't wait to be down there permanently. It offers comfort that we do have these options. We had our own experience years ago in Cozumel with a small diving mishap and to this day I'm still telling the story of amazement at how little it cost us out of pocket.
Health care was certainly something we worried about before heading down but now we feel very comfortable with the accessibility, quality and cost.
Thanks for another great video Paul. Keep up the good work and sharing of informations.
Thanks, will do!
This is such great info, thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Happy to help. :)
An interesting note on the difference between medical costs in the USA versus Mexico; I recently found out that my Doctors (none of them) would accept CASH!!! After 25 years in the health insurance biz (retired quite a while back), I was in total shock and disbelief. No wonder so many people like myself are going to Mexico for medical services/prescriptions, etc. And yes, the prices you experienced are indeed less and 1/4th the price in America. Our medical system is broken.
Funny!! In 2005 I almost went to jail in California. The medical facility would not take cash only insurance. I yelled "this is legal tender money and America you must take my money. They yelled ar me told me to get out. Said FY and moved to Mexico a month later!! Sickening what the greedy doctors do...I have 10 more true stories of excellent health care in 🇲🇽 Mexico . Tijuana too!
I'm confused You say your doctors(none of them) would accept cash,but then you sound very happy about it.So do they or do they not accept cash?
Awesome information! I’m super glad I found your channel.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great and helpful content! Thank you for sharing!
What an informative great video on healthcare in Mexico.
Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy your new adventure/life in Mexico 🇲🇽
Love your very informative videos! You are making me want to explore living in Mexico.
You should check it out. Mexico is an awesome place!
Great and informative videos! We are making the move next month and cannot wait to start our new 'adventure' in PV! Thanks!
I’m a 64 year old nurse still working full time in the Midwest US… the prices for surgery sounds amazing as with my medical insurance my deductible is $6,200 per year then they pay 80% if in network 😭 I am always paying off medical bills… starting to explore my options for retirement…
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
You should visit at Chetumal City Mx, is city very relax and security.
Wow! So helpful! Thank you!
Do you have our plan to talk about dental info? I foresee needing several implants in the future. Even a link to such info would be great. Thanks again for so much helpful information!
Such an extremely helpful video !!!!! Thanks so much! Very rare to find such informed AND helpful videos.
Thank you so so so much for making these vids. So helpful and important
Thank you Paul, this topic is excellent and your presentation is clear and concise. You're a Pro!
Thanks, Eric!
It's here! Yea! 🥳 Thanks for posting this! Again, useable intel. 👍 I have medicare here, and it's more like the Mexican public system, New Years Eve 2020, I spent over four hours in Kaiser urgent care, never saw a doc. A lady who I spoke with shortly after I arrived, had already been there five hours! 😱 I had hernia surgery last year and the care sucked, it was easy to tell everything was geared to cost. I'll be there soon, will buy you guys dinner.
@Terry Thx, but pls be a touch more detailed. Some of us aren't American or Mexican, so are unfamiliar with some words...eg. "Kaiser in the US" would help me. God bless.
@@adad1270 Kaiser is a contract healthcare provider, one among many in the US.
Super amazing content! What I need the most right now in this crazy pandemic time! Thanks a bunch!
@carolinegui4471 That sounds good, being healthy is one hell of investment in our nowadays life.
Not only by medications but also spending time experiencing other’s cultures and environments too.
How are you today?
Very informative! Thanks, I really like your videos. I'm very serious about wanting to move there! I just have to convince my husband that it's the right thing for us to get out of the NY struggle!
Forgot, been going to Tijuana for our dental work for years. So much better then the states!
Appreciate your videos. Very informative and to the point. Great job.
Thanks!
the health care in Mexico is amazing!
Wow, that was so good, tons of great info. Thanks!
Congrats. Happy Anniversary
Thank you so much for the information!
thanks so much! what an eye opener! I played it for my brother, and he was absolutely floored!
You're welcome. :)
Thanks for the info. Great content as usual. I'm moving to Playa in June and all of this info will be very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Please update us! Are you settled in at your new home? Are you glad that you decided to move there?
These videos are amazing.. he gives such amazing information with no bs..clear and concise..
Thanks!
Excellent blog🙏 great blog for people who are considering to move!!
Very interesting!!
Great content, to the point, answering questions we didn't know we should ask...
Comparing to other vids love that you don't do constant jump cuts, and then loved the background change to the plant backdrop, your content is great for keeping the attention w/o lots of editing techniques!
Thank you!
Thanks for the positive feedback. Take care.
Great info. Thank you so much, Paul.
My pleasure!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
You are so right about private health care.
Happy Anniversary to you both!
Thank you!
Very detailed information. Really like the personal stories and price index. Thank you for time and focus.
Thanks for watching!
Great content, much appreciated. Really live that sound of those birds...good vibes.
Much appreciated!
Thank you - this has been so informative (and I have seen a few videos!).
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the excellent video
Really love your channel. So informative.
Thanks so much!
Great segment, Super helpful. Thank you! -Mark M, PV PS. By far the most credible resource on expat medical, finances/exchanges, and more.
Thank you very much!
Thoroughly informative, thank you 🙏
Thanks for watching!
Great information thanks for taking the time
Glad it was helpful!
What a great job on this site. Living in Mexico 16 years I can say that every video on this site is 100% accurate. Thanks for taking the time to properly inform people! I started coming here because programs and laws often change and you have us covered.
Thanks for the great review and positive feedback. Take care. :)
Excellent topic. Very good information.
Love your videos!
Thank you!
This is so reassuring
I totally agree with you, it’s amazing when you have an health insurance
@lisafarrell6334 how are you doing today?
Thank you for this information
You do an excellent job. I plan on moving there within the next 2 years. Hopefully you will still be going strong. I’m thinking of puerto Morelos.
Great information, really appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Thanks!
Well done and presented!!!!
Thank you kindly!
Terrific videos and content.
Thank you!
Incredibly helpful.
Glad you liked it. Take care, Richard.