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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Lives in cross city,fl

Registration: 21 August 2012

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michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

what day and month Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

are you coming to costambar. you went to el carey in the past, if so, would like to meet you there Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

ARS in pluerto plata will accept you. I'm 76, a woman 73, and a man 86 was accepted. bob k and planner won't recommend ARS, but check it out and make your own decision. Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

Thanks for posting the insurance info for the elderly. I can understand why you would not recommend it. But if you were in a situation of not being able to obtain the good insurance as we the elderly are I think you would rather have some insurance ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

you also don't need to recommend, just make the info available and let the old people make the decision. you can tell them you don't recommend it because of this, because of this, because of this. and that's ok, but let them know ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

Overly good planner. Lot of good info in your message, especially about waiting Times. Not seen a policy yet and don't expect to. There are a few differences in my details of coverage from what you have detailed. My catastrophic coverage is ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

Hi bob, 2-3 years ago I was with a group and we toured in an around Santiago. One place was a chocolate factory run by women only, 4or5of them. Don,t remember the name which isn't much help but I will get in the near future. And they do ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
pmey27

SDQ airport 1:06 AM? by pmey27

I will be traveling to Santo Domingo over Xmas and the best flight price has my plane arriving at the SDQ airport at 1:06 am. After customs will probably be about 2 am and my ride will not arrive til 6am or so. Are there any restaurants or lounges ...

michael4251

Spirit is cheap alright, but don't try to change your flight day, they told me their flights are so cheap that they don't offer that service. And American Airlines would not change my flight day and I walked in with note from my doctor that ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
institutelouisville

Mail service by institutelouisville

Hello everyone ! Well.. this is it for us.. Our house in the US sold , a container is on its way to the DR, we are now living with friends while waiting for our stamped passport from the Dominican Consulate and by the end of October , we should be ...

michael4251

The mail system here is not much different than Central America at least Guatemala. My friends usually spend a couple of months there. They sent a post card and got back to the USA before it did. In Panama they have an unusual method at least for ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

hi Darlene. which ARS I don't know but on an envelope is also APS. There are 2 phone #'s, 809-616-1504 and 809-540-7270. as far as the policy details you should talk to them. I pay about $47/mo and must pay 6 months up front. there is a ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

Hi bob, I'm not familiar with this system enough to get around, so I will just leave a message here. I am the 76 year old man who found health insurance at ARS. if you would like to see the details on paper that I have just tell me where to set ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

michael4251

Chilly is country in SA but it is spelled chile Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New : Subscribe to the Dominican Republic ads! by Julien

Hi, We are pleased to inform you that a new feature is available on expat-blog.com. You can now subscribe to the Dominican Republic: classifieds, job ads, housing ads. Don’t miss any ads posted online anymore! How does it work? On each ...

michael4251

hi bob, didn't know how to talk to you except with this. I am the man 76 years old who recently obtained health insurance. if you would like to see the info related. let me know where to meet, I am living now in costambar but can come to souse. ... Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

sorry about the no response from me bob. I don't use the site except when someone post and I can retrieve it. if I try to get on they ask for my user name and password wiich I have lost a long time ago, sorry Read More

michael4251 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...

michael4251

hi bob k. as you might know I don't get on this site very often but in the past when I see you and planiner I have a lot of respect for your comments and knowledge. but I am responding to your last message to me about as you put it, no response, ... Read More