Cost of Doctor's Visit. Retired in Ajijic Mexico.
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2018
- We went to the doctor today! How much did it cost?? It still amazes me how economical it is here in Ajijic, Mexico for the price of an office call to the doctor and the cost of a trip to the pharmacy for prescription medications. Stories about retired life at our project home in the mountains of central Mexico, our USA travels in our 40' Monaco motor home, or whatever else is on my mind today.
It makes me feel like we have some serious issues pertaining to medical in the USA. Somebody is getting ripped off. 👍❤️🍀
Elaine Mcnary ... Ripped off? Duh. Ya think so? Don't get me started on that. I BE TYPING IN ALL CAPS!!!
Elaine Mcnary…...BIG TIME!
Double Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!
Gee, ya think???
Until watching this video I had no clue what the prices of medical and medicine are in Mexico. Thank you for sharing.
I remember when I first came to Mexico I was having a problem with the medication I was prescribed for my high blood pressure. I went to a local Doctor in Puerto Vallarta to see what could be done. The doctor gave me a new prescription but wanted to monitor me the next day, which was Sunday. Of course I pointed out the fact that they were closed, so the Doctor took me to the doorway of his office, put his hand on my shoulder and said, "see that yellow house down the street there? Just come by there after Church tomorrow and I will check your blood pressure" I was dumbfounded. He was so nice and wanted to make sure I was OK. Oh and by the way, I think the office visit was only about 15 dollars. Do you think you'd get that kind of service in the U.S., I don't think so.
+dj33036 .dj63010 ... Love it!
I don't understand why people leave negative comments, if you don't like a video just move on.
Jose Ortiz ... I just deleted all that trash talk you were referencing. Thanks for the support, Jose.
Jose Ortiz 👍🍻
Howdy, Sir. Have you even been called a traitor by Americans?
Jose? Opinion. We all get one. We disagree. We are civilized folk.
I know this is an older post, but it is true, I'm glad Jerry gets to delete the negative comments. Its ok not to agree, but just move on if you are not interested in JC travel Stories, no need to put comments that bash him & his life. He is sharing so much important information to help with other people about making choices in Mexico. I enjoy his videos!
Thank you, for this information. Mexico is a beautiful country, sadly how people give it a bad reputation. I say forget what people say, Mexico is awesome.
Sign with Adela ... The people of Mexico are it’s greatest beauty. Mexico has some problems, but what country does not? Thanks for your comment!
Sign with Adela lets let them think that. Keep them out.
PaPaNiNo GarGAr is not about keeping them out is a matter of making the government responsible for its people. Is a shame such country, its people have to risk going somewhere else for better future. I wiill do some crazy thing like post myself in front of wherever the president resides and protest. "Mexican government I need a way in life to make a life of my own. I am a fast learner why do I have to beg to the neighbor for food when you mexican government can provide me". People is time to stand up and demand what is right. Is time to speak up.
Puerto Vallarta is beautiful, the Copper Canyon is beautiful but you are even more beautiful 😍
Colonoscopy in the US? Varies, but I was quoted about $2,500 including Anesthesiologist. (this was on the low end of a quote) If any polyps removed - you're looking at up to 5 to 6 thousand I was told. Went to Mexico - paid $450 and some non-cancerous polyps were removed - total? $450 dollars. It was another 30 for testing of the polyps.
Healthcare in the United States is simply not practical. It is a complete joke.
No charge in Canada.
Yeah, Gerry, but only for Canadian citizens , here in Mexico those are the prices for private practice
@@gerrylaarakker2123 no charge if you go to your local IMSS. Which he stated on the video that he could've gone there but chose a private clinic instead.
Ghosty,I've had 3 of them in the US, last one cost about $400 copay. No problems as I've been putting money away in a pretax Health Savings account for years. Need a crown but I'll wait until next year as I'm already over my limit for 2018. Here's the real ironic thing about this Here you have Mexico that appears to have a market based health care system based on OMG COST! That is how Capitalism works, you have a product or service that you can offer at a better price rather then being dictated by a Federal government. Wake up people, it's the government that drives up the cost of our health care!
Thats actually alot for a regular jose on Mexico thats about a weeks salary in a very very good job there
I really don't know what is going on in the united states . I'm from México but last week i was in Tucson Arizona , i was shooping at Walmart and a lady 100% american , blue eyes , blonde hair , about 50 years old , came to me and told me , speak English , this is América . I really don't know why many americans desrepect a lot of mexicans that live in united states, but we mexicans treat you americans very well here in México
Yes, I agree. We have always been treated with respect and welcomed not only into Mexico, but into the families of Mexican friends. It was wonderful to be born and grow up in the USA, but after living out of the country for a lot of years I am embarrassed by how some, not all Amercans think. Or don't.
Yes. America is becoming more intolerant, disrespectful, and discriminatory towards people of dark or brown color. Only because they don't look like the majority (white). But I still believe that the majority of Americans are nice people with a great understanding of cultural differences!!!
Alberto Sandoval ... Thank you, Alberto, for believing ... Correctly... That not all Norte Americanos think poorly of those who are not culturally similar. Unfortunately, the current political divisiveness in the USA is coloring the thinking of far too many.
Yes! I agree with you:)
Pack Man Treasures actually the white lady was wrong America is the whole continent not just the United states of America !
I hurt my back back in February and had an ambulance take me to the hospital because I was immobile. Doctors took a look at me and did a couple tests and just prescribed me some meds and sent me home. My bill after insurance paid a little over half was $18,000!!! I am absolutely disgusted with the healthcare industry in this country.
ren1018 ... I genuinely hope you got some relief for your $9000 + your Insurance premiums. What I’m going to tell you is going to make you even more angry. .The Mexican constitution guarantees health care to every person physically in the country. Long story short ... A friend here as a tourist had some heart problems ... Ambulance ... Oxygen at a government hospital for a few hours ... Released. No cost. No bill. Nada.
Happened in a small beach town named Melaque about 5 years ago. It’s another Mexican hospital system called Seguro Popular.
We also have physicians at drugstores who can check you up, if you want, for around 1.50 dollars, and then prescribe you with drugs from therein, which also are really economic. The chain of those drugstores is called Farmacias de Similares. Some people may distrust those services, but the truth is that a lot of people go there, including me, for simplicity.
Yeah, but you voted for Trump and cancelling Obama care!
ren1018 you’re not alone
JC Travel Stories JC, you're fok'n funny, too. 'I hope you had some relief for 9,000 dollars.' Hahaha...!
Am retired and have lived in GTO Mexico for 16 years. Also usually pay 200 pesos per Drs office call. Its great isnt it. One time my health insurance paid $2700.00 for tests at a heart center in the US. They were not able to resolve the long term issue. One Drs office visit here and problem solved, so I stayed.
Man thank you Jerry that is exactly what I needed to show my wife why Mexico is where two old motor homers should spend at least part of the year. Hey there is a rv camp ground at the west end of the lake how about doing a review of it?
Tapestry of God ... The RV park is Roca Azul. It's pretty plain at the campsites, but nice grounds. Lots of grass, big trees, and associated with a swimming pool and sports complex. Maybe 3 km from downtown Jocotepec. Haven't been out there for a few years. Maybe I'll go out and do a review of it in Sept just before we return to our RV as a channel transition from retired in Mexico to traveling in an RV. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dentist prices are much cheaper at Mexico too😱
Hortencia Casillas ... Yes! And I have teeth in my mouth to prove it.
JC Travel Stories that's a good one, am missing 3 molars at my 44 years old, haven't been able to fix them since the estimate is above $5.000 dllrs. 😰
Am from Guadalajara but live in California, haven't been able to go there for 4 years already😔.. (Stay home Mommy; not working = to not enough $$ to travel for now😔..
So glad you get to take advantage of the cheap cost over at Mexico👍.
Hortencia Casillas ... I sense some hope for the future in "for now". Hang on to that. Hortencia. Things will get better.
And if you own pets, the veterinary prices and services are excellent.
jason eby ... Cleaning at my dentist in Ajijic is 190 pesos ... A out $10 USD, but I think its a loss leader to get people in the door.
Its funny my wife asked me to look up cost for medical services and Meds in ajijic and Wala Jc travels was at the top of my CZcams list with what I was looking for. We both sat there and watched your video Jc... we thank you to have put this video together and we wish you and your wife a speedy recovery :)
Pablo U. Lomeli ... Glad to help! And really good to hear I was at the top of that CZcams list. Thanks.
You get off track very easy, but thank you for the rest of the story (the cost)
Ivana Tinkle ... Yes, I know. Glad you stuck with it to get to the cost. Thanks for watching, Ivana. :)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY. THE PEOPLE OF THE NEED TO SEE THIS. GOD BE WITH YOU.
Is always nice to see somebody talking good things about my mexico thank you sr thats why y love about mexican doctors everything is cheaper and faster
Ah, $69. Fine number. You're living the dream, sir!
HoonurTX ... The number was $39, but I understand your enthusiasm.
lol
Love my Chapala Lake! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
fäny ochoä de mätä ... Ochoa is a famous name around here ... Related?
Yourtube User ... You have the best screen name on CZcams!
We are headed your way next Saturday (July 14). Can’t wait.
Brian Boatman ... Bueno.
Thanks, yes. I will share with friends who ask about medical care in Mexico.
RedSpiralHand ... Thanks for sharing. I appreciate that :)
Am trying to find out can I use my Medicare if not what is best for a senior here?
Thanks. It's interesting to get these stories of your daily life experiences.
Radnally ... It’s nice to hear that. Thanks. :)
I fell good to heard.the information.from persons like you...thanks..efectivey medical care .
Had a ear infection in Guadalajara last year. Dr visit with 2 prescriptions was 8 bucks
winky phillips ... Yes, I know. Even what sounds like great prices in Ajijic are still in gringolandia when it comes to the cost of health care.
Rick Smith It was! In the U.S. that would have cost $350.00
Rick Smith What is on the dole?
I LIVE IN AJIJIC TOO AND IM MARRIED TO AN AMERICAN BUT IT SEEMS THAT AMERICAN PEOPLE THINK THAT IF A DOCTOR HAS A BAUTIFUL OFFICE ITS A BETTER DOCTOR THEREFORE THEY CHARGE MORE FOR AN APPOINMENT . THE DOCTORS IN AJIJIC AND CHAPALA CHARGE THE DOUBLE THAN AN AVERAGE DOCTOR WILL CHARGE IN GUADALAJARA THAT IS 1 HOUR AWAY FROM AJIJIC ALSO MANY DOCTORS IN AJIJIC TRY TO HEAL YOU IN TWO OR THE APPOINTMENTS IN ORDER TO GET MORE MONEY SO BE CAREFUL PLEASE
Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video.
Viva la Hispanidad !
Viva Mexico !
I think I will hire a coyote to take me back to my beloved Mexico. Y que viva Mexico cabrones!!!
Vicente Vazquez ... Get a discount if you're coming south. Its a lot easier.
+JC Travel Stories My Japanese Girlfriend totally loves your channel. ....it reminds her of the time she lived in Mexico. ....so keep them videos coming, 😃Cheers n warm regards from Tokyo, Japan. ..Jerry n Mitzuki.
Jerry Morales ... Thanks Jerry. I think you're my first comment from Japan. Keep that girlfriend. She sounds smart. :)
Thank you again.
This is the first time im seeing your video and i like it take care always for you
Another great video thank you for sharing :)
Yes my friend. The USA is the only country where the insurances controls the cost of the health system. Which means, it is a business instead of a need.
sergio garcia ... Thanks for commenting, Sergio. Yes, health care is a business.
I love listening to you 🙂 very calming for me some how 🙂
Thank you- I appreciate the video! Just subscribed
Nancy Cortes Rubio ... Thanks for subscribing, Nancy!
Good info. Thanks!
Thank you professor JC!!!!!!
Love your videos. Very informative and encouraging. Btw, Love your house too. God Bless.
Big AL ... Thank you, Al. Nice to hear. :)
Thanks JC great video
yes, doctors & medicines here in the USA are ridiculously expensive. I'm happy to hear that Lynn is doing better. Take care, you two!!
Very informative videos. I am in the insurance business here in the states and I concur you are getting a great deal down there!!
This is great information and is it okay for me to post on my facebook? Lots of people could benefit from this video. Always enjoy Hearing What’s On Your Mind.
fredrill ... Yes, Fred. Please post it everywhere. Thanks.
hope you visit mexico some day
Facebook sucks and zuckerberg is a creep.
Wow ! Greetings JC Travel Stories , enjoy Mexico .
Thank you Fausto! We have enjoyed Mexico and Mexicans for many years.
It makes life seem doable. Thanks.
Always enjoy what's on your mind.
Oh lord that is what I'm waiting for to Laredo, Mexico gets better so I can go to the doctor and the dentist . Monterrey has great doctors.
Sandra Aguirre ... Hope that works out you Sandra. Be well. Didn't like Monterrey much. Too much dust in the air from the cement plant. Other than that a beautiful city.
hi jc, i am one many people who has the opportunity to live in both contries, i graduted fron texas A/M and live in denver, thougth i was raise in mexico, being a usa citizen also. i love your videos because they tell people the other side of the coin about mexico.
Vicente Sanmiguel ... An Aggie! Didn't go to school there but spent a few months in College Station a long time ago. Thanks for your comment, Vicente.
God bless you mister. I wish you the best in Mexico, and that everything goes well.
+39LEGOTO ... Thank you. I wish the same for you where ever you are.
Thank you for sharing this. Americans have been getting ripped off for years on prescription medicine. Also, I think the doctors in the Ajijic/Chapala area are very accommodating to the expats. It is an older crowd and things like an ear infection pop up all the time. Best to get treatment as soon as possible as I have learned the hard way!
L Green ... You are correct that doctors at Lakeside are nice to expats, but I don't think its limited to these communities with large numbers of expats. Reports from lots of places in Mexico are that health care is still about patient needs and not just about the profits. Its still a capitalistic system and change will come.
NICE very happy for you
You home is lovely, Hope you feel better.
Thanks, Violet. We're feeling fine.
And those prices were probably a bit high because you went to a private practice, which nowadays are very rare, especially in urban cities. If you would have gone to a "chain clinic" it and bought your meds generic, it would've probably cost you about half.
Really like your video
Hi my name is Roberto, and I born on Mexico, but live in the USA since 1972, I’m a USA Citizen, I retired 2 years ago I live in Las Vegas Nevada, are you Happy living in Mexico?....is it safe ?..i think you have a very beautiful house your yard looks awesome, the reason I’m asking is because I’m considering moving back to Jalisco that’s where my family is from, I’m very familiar with the area, so I wish the best, and thank you for posting.
Roberto Nuno ... Yes, Roberto, we have been very happy living in Jalisco for 18 years. Safe? My answer is yes in the lakeside communities of Lake Chapala. You will ask your family how they feel about where they are in Jalisco. Is it safe to go to a concert across the street from Mandalay Bay?
Go visit everyone seems to love it
Smart move bro good for you and welcome to mexico
I watch you daily now . I am really wanting to do this
Feel free to ask if you have questions or concerns, Mary. I answer as many comments as I have time for. :)
Really informative video.
+Bruce Seer ... Thanks Bruce! This eeek I go to the dentist. 😱
ok I'm ready to move to Mexico. Thanks again
Beautiful home
Gidday Jerry, been away consulting for the week, great to see your videos again.....sad to hear about your ear....baking soda in water works great, for me and my family! Thanks for the info for the local GP in Ajiijic....It's happening here with our tribal services where we are calculated at no more than 15 minutes....due to subsidy initiatives, however, our taxes pay for the financial difference...doh! I LOVE the Mexian people and their beautiful culture!
I went to Mexico about 4 years ago and had some work done to my teeth. I got my teeth cleaned and had a tooth removed all for 100 dollars. My girlfriend asked how much to pull her cracked tooth. The Dentist told her to open her mouth so he could examine it. She opened her mouth and he stuck a device in it and pulled her tooth out and told her 50 dollars. :)
No shot?!
Hi is really nice house,😀
And beautiful colors I May go to ajiji on the summer next year. And eat real good food and fruits 😀. Chao amigo
Great videos👌
WOW, great.
I do like you and I did subscribe! Glad u found ur channel. My dad has passed away but u sure have some of his manneriss. He grew up Brainard MN.
Cathy Greenwood ... Well, I would have liked your dad. :)
Extremely disappointed in the healthcare of the states. We rather travel hours to the border than to wait and wait and wait in the waiting area here in TX. My mom is 83-year-old and the last time we had an appointment scheduled at 11am for a follow-up we ended up leaving 20 minutes past 5pm. 😢
Carlos Dominguez ... I feel bad for your mom, Carlos. 83 and sitting for 6 hours waiting for a scheduled appointment. Terrible! Faster and cheaper a little farther south, eh? My mom is 100. There's a video of her birthday party back there in my other videos.
Hope you guys feel better👍
Aurelio Figueroa ... We're fine. Thanks!
I had a similar experience. I went to the doctor here in the states to have my ears cleaned but I had quite a bit of wax so they referred me to a specialist. That took Two visits. The first he told me to use debrox, the second he said I need a specialist.
I live real close to the border so I went over there instead. The eyeglass guy also works with ears. He Cleaned my ears for $25.
The two visits where Nothing was done? $300 and the specialist wanted another three hundred minimum.
8:30 gets to the price. Thank you! Yes, the US is the ONLY place where it is highway robbery. I had a house call in Morocco and medicine for $20.
Mexico is a great country most of folks are fine, beutifull geography and cost of living is lower than an another countries. What more can we ask this country to live happy?
Okay, you got me. I subscribed! I have wanted a few of your videos and they are very very interesting. The funny thing some friends of ours got us into Ajijic and Voila! We r moving to Ajijic. My partner is already there fixing up the place. Me on the other hand I’m chilling and literally chilling because it’s cold 🥶, and this the beautiful California. I’ll be here till May then I’ll head down. Very informative videos! I’ll be watching them all from now on so keep them going JC! By the way I’m originally from Mexico 🇲🇽 and I lived in Bend and the beautiful Portland Oregon. Also the beautiful Seattle! What do you think of AMLO JC? Or perhaps you already talked about him?
I do not engage in conversations about Mexican politics on my CZcams Channel. As with all politicians everywhere, it is always my hope that they can and will be able to live up to their campaign promises. I hope nothing less for AMLO.
My friend had to use the services of a doctor in Vera Cruz in January 2018. The hotel desk clerk contacted the doctor on his behalf. The doctor arrived within 30 minutes, took a medical history in passable english, did a physical exam and arranged for a cardiologist to meet him at the local emergency department. The cost for the house call to thhotel was 400 pesos ($27.26Can) which I paid in cash and for which he gave me a reciept.
Compatriotas aprecien a los médicos del país, no se vallan con la falsa idea de que todo en USA es mejor ,acá te cobran una fortuna ,y a veces haces citas médicas y te las dan en semanas o hasta meses ,antes tenía la idea que por ser USA todo sería mejor pero debo admitir eh tenido mejores experiencias en México ahora aprecio mucho la calidad, capacidad y dedicación de nuestros médicos.
Yo también. Es verdad.
Good info. Stay focused. You wonder off the main story leaving us on a cliff. Price. Price. Price. Thanks.
MrWolfalfred .... I love your comment because I'm not often repremanded. LOL! But, HEY ... The name of the channel us JC Stories. Me wandering off the path IS the story. May I respectfully suggest you stop focusing on the title and enjoy the journey. :)
JC Travel Stories ..it's your ball so I guess you can bounce it like you want..
Its finally reality. Everything's sold, stored or packed. I arrive
July 5, 2020... Scared, Anxious & excited. I have to figure out the medical situation quickly as I'm only coming with a 30-day Supply from the US doctors cuz of course it would be too much to ask for a 60 day supply of meds. Keeping my fingers crossed! 😁
At some major pharmacies, certain often prescribed antibiotics are dispensed free of charge ( penicillin, Bactrim, Amoxicillin, etc.) And even the generic for Lipitor is dispensed for free by a major grocery chain here in the Midwest. But 5 prescriptions for $69? Nearly unheard of here. Having worked in the retail pharmaceutical arena in the past, it is heartbreaking to see people come in for 90-day prescriptions totaling nearly $3,000. For many it’s food or meds or absolutely no meds at all.
Nice video. Very interesting. I’m an ex pat American living in northern Thailand. Very similar here only cheaper and faster service. My guess here in Thailand you were been about half the costs that you paid in Mexico. But Mexico is my second choice I’m glad I chose Thailand. I love the women here
We live in El Paso, Texas. My DIL had a sinus/bronchial infection. She doesn't have insurance. We crossed the border to Cd.Juarez went to a doctor. The office visit, a penicillin injection and three prescriptions cost a total of $65.00. That would not have paid for an office visit in El Paso. The reason the cost was so high is because he prescribed a Z-Pak which in the States would be the price of all we got. An injection of penicillin at my employee clinic costs over a hundred dollars. Totally worth a half day trip.
Crazy isn't it?
This information is gold. The US media has always painted a gloomy picture of Mexico to prevent US citizens from flocking to Mexico for affordable and excellent health care. In the US, health “care” is a very profitable business. A friend of mine and I had hernia repair surgeries two weeks apart. I have insurance, he doesn’t. He offered the hospital cash for it. He paid 5000 USD. My bill was 19000 USD. After insurance payments, I was responsible for 4800 dollars. I couldn’t believe it.
My doctor in Florida sets your appointment time and makes you wait at least an hour when you go in . If you are 15 minutes late, they make you reschedule, and charge you 25 dollar cancellation fee!
New subscriber here!!
Omg thank you I’m counting down the day’s until I can leave to Mexico... we are a young couple I’m kinda nervous but our jobs are flexible. We are tired of the rat race and healthcare here in the US and we can’t wait to get out
You don't have to leave the US to drop out of the rat race. Live on less. Minimalism. Van life. Many ways to do it. Moving to Mexico requires passive income or location independent work.
As everything in life "" It all adds up""" grettings from La Piedad
Thank you for the info , when I was younger I have been to Mexico to get a tooth filled and the American doctors said it was a very good filling. I think the most confusing is keeping track of what the peso exchange is
Its not so confusing if you have an internet connection ... which it seems you do since we're communicating on it. Try xe.com
My brother didn't understand why I was having a hard time getting a Dr. appointment. He said Dr.s are a dime a dozen. My answer was if they were that cheap I didn't want them. Also that good ones were booked to the max. So I went to see his. She didn't listen to me and I left unsatisfied and angry. Just because a Dr. has a degree in the USA doesn't mean you shouldn't use your head when seeing them. There are good ones out there if you want to look. 🐲🐲🐲
Gail C. Goodwin Impossible to find a family doctor in Vancouver BC 🇨🇦
I'm grateful I already have one with hospital privileges.
When I make snide remarks about the state of health care in the USA or make comparisons about the quality or cost of care in Mexico ... It's never about the Doctors. I believe that nearly all doctors start out with their idealism intact and their heart in the right place for the care of patients. There are easier ways to get rich with less competition than spending 12 years becoming a doctor. The USA problem is drug company corporate profits, the cost of malpractice insurance caused by tort law, and insurance companies dictating the extent of service. If you go to the doctor in the USA, you'll get several tests you don't need because the doctor needs to cover himself against being sued for missing something. You're tested not because the doctor thinks you need it, but because he needs to document that he checked. The insurance premiums skyrocket because a half dozen medically un-needed tests were billed and paid. The hospital or clinic is not innocent. They are the profit center between the at risk doctor and the abused insurance company, more tests more profit. Doctors find themselves caught up in a system where the needs hospitals and insurance companies rather than the needs of patients come first. We patients are left to be the turnips that bleed at the bank in premiums and copays while our health suffers a lack of coverage.
JC Travel Stories It takes longer to become a vet than a GP. Something wrong there. More people seem to be over booking appts. and less caring. Too much pill pushing for the kickbacks. Our nation's health Care is a fiasco. 🐲🐲🐲
Gail C. Goodwin ... "Longer to become a vet ...", Not sure your dog would agree if there's a scalpel involved. LOL!
new subbie 💓💓💓
In key west fl. I pay $72 for 90 days of Omeprazole.
In my place in Merida Yucatán.
It's 200 pills for $7.
I broke my finger went to star medical hospital. Was in and out of the emergency room. X-ray exam splint. The whole nine yards.
$80. And I gave the doctor a $10 tip.. gotta love heath care in Mexico
yeh ... omeprazole here is $100 pesos for bottle of 100 ... so about the same price.
I like his stories and that he spreads the good about Mexico. But, even I was shock at his bill. I’m Mexican ( from a different state) and my doctors appointment with no any extra exam run between 40 to 50 bucks ( still cheaper than the states). Even to me, it makes me want to move to that city.
I am from Mexico City and when I came to lived in the USA I was in disbelief on the cost for medical services in the USA.
I’m from Guadalajara and I’m glad you are living the Mexican dream !!
There are great doctors and the cost of living is way cheaper
Dentist if you look in Guadalajara you can find great prices as well
Regards
almendaro ... Thanks for commenting, Almendaro! I've been to Guad for medical reasons many times. I've lived here for 18 years. I know that to you and even many local Mexicans that the price of medical care here in Ajijic seems too high. My goal is to help and encourage others to love Mexico. Let's not tell them all the good stuff, yet.
How do you like tejuino drink have you tried? Or the famous fruit pitayas ? Well I hope you really enjoy the good stuff from the state of Jalisco god bless you
almendaro ... Yes, I've tried tejuino. Ok, but not my favorite.
I’m Mexican/American and I got bite by a Brown Recluse, I went down and got treated and got prescribed 4 antibiotics and a cream and came out to be $69 total, a little higher but I went to the border which is a little higher then southern Mexico.
kikekike73 ... That is a serious spider bite. Glad you got help. Good price.
Thank you, my mom lives on the Border in Mexico, she retired last year from Vegas and moved back and fixed my grandparents house to live, we have family in Mexico to. I will be moving to Mexico with her within a year and hopefully open up a Barber Shop. With no Insurance it would have cost me about $3000-$5000 compared to $69, big difference. I can’t wait to move to Mexico.
Being a new scriber, I want to make positive and proactive statements. I enjoy and appreciate your stories and comments. My question is what type camera and mike do you use. You sound a little muffled. Of course it could be my hearing........
On that particular video I think it was my iPhone 6 plus and it has an audio problem on the front camera. I also use an iPad when I'm sitting on the couch. Better audio is one of my goals. Thanks for the feedback.
My husband had his ears irrigated about 3 years ago and it cost over $250.00. Luckily the VA covered the medications.
Thank you for taking the fear out of Mexico ! Wow ! We are so lied to !
Can you please make a video about dental
for none emergencies I have used the doctors in farmacias similares those are open 7days a week day or night on many.
I have too, and they are very affordable ... 30 to 50 pesos for a diagnosis and prescription ... and the prescription is not because you need it to get the meds, its because you need a doctor to tell you what to get.
Most times I return to Ohio from Thailand I have a sinus infection on arrival..Go to urgent care, doctor and prescription $400 ..Here in Bangkok at a private hospital $40 for everything..Or walk around the corner to the pharmacy and ask for antibiotics $3..Your other video you talked about dealing with third party health insurance consultants..Had the same experience here with surgery for my wife they kept telling me the check was in the mail for months..Now I buy insurance from AIA here and never turn in anything to the USA carrier.
Life should be that simple, unfortunately the medical insurance system in Mexico is becoming a little more like the USA, little by little.
You are correct in some ways regarding medical insurance, but there is a big difference in the legal system. The cost of medical care in the US is driven by the threat of lawsuits for mal practice. Its harder to sue a doctor or hospital in Mexico. Its why you would get 6 tests in the States instead of one in Mexico. Not because they were more thorough in the US, but because they needed to guard against being sued for missing something.
The cost of medical care in the U.S. is also driven by the greed of big pharma.
There is 2 things here that cause this. First is the value of the dollar as compared to other currencies. The world believes that the us is the safest place to put money so the dollar is high, that along with the us is the world reserve currency so every country has to own dollars. As far as the drug prices, the pharma lobby is so strong no one in the us gets discounted prescription. This is why people go to Mexico and Canada to buy drugs. It is probably considered smuggling to bring them back into the us. Likely a law that the drug companies had congress write to protect them.
Hi me. J. C wonderful place.
thanks for posting video, what was the cost of concrete work?
Didn't really keep track of it or add it up. Just buy the materials and pay the guys at the end of the week. NOTHING compared to the States.
Hola! Quite a while back you did a video about retirement homes in Ajijic . We searched all over town and could not find the home that you showed in your video. Could you please tell me where I can locate this residence for retirees? Thank you!
H2O2 is a good thing to have around, 1001 uses! Good for ears but use in ears will also help a sore throat, i guess they're connected.
What was that website you mentioned to compare prescription drugs?
My mom is a chronic pain patient also, she wants to go stay in Mexico for half the year but is worry about her meds. They give her tramadol,oxycodone and gabepentin,omeprazole
Do you know since your wife is also a chronic pt if the meds are available there? Thanks, love your videos!
Gabepentin and omeprazole are available over the counter without a prescription. Gabapentina is about 80 pesos ($4 USD) for 30 capsuls of 300 MG. Omeprazole is about $5 for bottle of 100. Oxycodone is not available except in liquid form and diffictult to get. Tramadol is available. Methadone is prescribed in Mexico for chronic pain.