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cathyam

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Registration: 24 November 2021

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cathyam replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Balvy68

Need opinion for 3 retirement home communities by Balvy68

What is best out of Casa Linda, Sosua Ocean villige (sov) and Hispanola .

cathyam

You need to rent in each location and get a feel for how you like it. We did that a chose CL. However, no matter where you choose, some will love it and some will complain nonstop. We love CL but have had friends who sold their homes there and moved ... Read More

cathyam replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Slin1953

Health insurance for expat over 70 by Slin1953

what is the cost on health insurance for seniors citizens over 70if i used theDR government plantthanksslin

cathyam

Under age 70 is half the cost Read More

cathyam replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Slin1953

Health insurance for expat over 70 by Slin1953

what is the cost on health insurance for seniors citizens over 70if i used theDR government plantthanksslin

cathyam

We have senasa. Husband is 79. Over 60 or 65 and you have to have a blood test to be evaluated for coverage. The basic plan is free and the better plan is about 42,000 pesos. These 2 plans do require residency status Read More

cathyam replied to a thread
8 months ago
emetz55

Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55

What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

cathyam

My husband and i are temporary residents and qualified for free Senasa. you need only show your residence or cedula card. We have alerted other friends who with residency also qualified for sesasa. My husband is 79 and for a very teasonable price ... Read More

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last year
ladyegg49

Bringing Whole Grains into DR by ladyegg49

I do not eat anything with flour unless I mill it myself. Will be planning nearly a year's stay in DR. Will bring my mill to grind wheat into flour. Everything I find on bringing whole wheat berries (grains) into the country is about bringing them ...

cathyam

@ladyegg49 Thank you for this post. I, too, am interested in bringing in whole grain to grind as needed. I have searched but found no information regarding this. No shipper has answered my queries. I’m hoping to ship Montana red wheat. I know ... Read More