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HEALTH CARE IN MEXICO
can be one of our primary
concerns when considering a move to Baja
California.. Fortunately, you will find that in
general, health care in Mexico is very good and
in many places it is excellent. Most doctors and
dentists in México received at least part of
their training in the U.S. Many of them continue
to go to the U.S. or Europe for ongoing
training. Every mid-size to large city in México
has at least one first-rate hospital. And a big
plus is that the cost of health care in Mexico
is generally one-half or less what you might
expect to pay in the U.S. and the same goes for
prescription drugs. Prescription drugs
manufactured in México cost, on average, about
50 percent less than the same drugs in the U.S.
HEALTH IN MEXICO
México is a healthier
place to live because of the food. Fresh fruit and
vegetables are always in season and taste so much better
in
México that you
eat more of them. n fact, Americans have better
health in México because unlike North American
produce that is picked green and allowed to ripen in
transit, Mexican produce is picked at its peak and sold
in the market the very next day. Little or no
preservatives are used in processed food which means
you're ingesting fewer chemicals |
ROSARITO
AND ENSENADA MEDICAL FACILITIES
In both Rosarito Beach County and Ensenada there are
well-equipped medical facilities staffed with highly
skilled, experienced professionals ready to deliver high
quality care; most of them speak English. Prices are
very reasonable as compared to those in other countries.
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE
In nearly every Mexican town, you will find
healers and medicine men and women (curanderos and
brujos) offering natural and herbal remedies and
treatments from chiropractic, Reiki and massage to
homeopathy and more. In indigenous areas, shamans are
the most revered of community leaders and quite often
they are willing to take on foreign clients. Mexico also
has abundant natural hot springs and spas offering
nutritional, relaxation and body cleansing programs and
more at a fraction of what you would pay for similar
programs at home. In general, you may feel healthier
living in México. Fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy
seafood, and most importantly a lack of stress may work
to contribute to an overall sense of healthy well-being.
HEALTH INSURANCE
IN MEXICO
One of the primary
questions retirees have about
México is the
quality of health care and insurance coverage. Contrary
to popular belief, the health care in
México is very
good. Many doctors have trained in the
U.S. and are
bilingual. It is true that Medicare and Medicaid are not
accepted outside of the
U.S., but many
supplemental plans are accepted. And many expatriates
choose to join the MSS (Mexican Social Security) plan
which costs about $225 USD a year and covers medical,
dental and vision. Regarding dental care, Americans and
others have been coming to
Mexico for
dental procedures for years; typically,
dental care in
México is one
third the price of similar care in the
United States.
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CONSIDER BUYING EVACUATION
INSURANCE
One additional type
of coverage you may want to
consider is evacuation
insurance. While many
hospitals and clinics in
México's largest cities
offer excellent, up-to-date
care and facilities, you may
feel better knowing you can
be evacuated to your own
physicians in the States.
Rates
vary depending on the
specific benefits you choose
for your policy, but as a
guideline, figure on
spending about $125 per year
for individual, or about
$250 for family coverage.
Baja
Relocation recommends SkyMed
International Inc.;
toll-free tel. in the U.S.
and Canada (800)475-9633,
toll-free tel. in México
(866)805-9624, or call
collect (480)946-5188;
e-mail: info@skymed.com;
website:
www.skymed.com. |
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