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Registration: 09 January 2024

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robertinvan created a thread
11 months ago

Dengue Fever, Punta Cana oceanfront

Sorry if this is covered in another thread. But I thought I would let you know that my friend had dengue three weeks ago (confirmed via the molecular test at Referencia). Now it’s my turn. In Hospiten Bavaro.The staff here have been amazing. ... Read More

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11 months ago
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

If I could also add a personal comment as a Canadian.I will be glad to escape the Canadian health care system. Sure it’s “universal”, but wait lists are at record highs. And there is no prospects for it getting better.I guess I ... Read More

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11 months ago
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

Some local insurance companies will insure you if you apply before reaching 65 .At 65+, from what I have found so far, only international companies like CIGNA (the one I plan to use) will cover you. If you want only the DR and your home country, the ... Read More

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last year
bryankieronlynch

E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch

The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?

robertinvan

@Dlaromana”should be”.Famous last words :) Read More

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last year
bryankieronlynch

E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch

The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?

robertinvan

@EvelyneCHThanks. By asking, I am indeed trying to sort it out. Hopefully, some knows the answer to my question. Read More

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last year
bryankieronlynch

E-ticket website glitch by bryankieronlynch

The E-ticket website is not working properly. It won't let you input flight dates for after the 1st of the year. Is this happening to anyone else?

robertinvan

Hi allMy question is about the e-ticket requirement for departure from the DR back to Canada.I have the QR code but the departure date is wrong. I overstayed.Should I amend the application and generate a new QR code, or just present the current one ... Read More

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last year
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

@Steverino7777Hi SteveI will just pay the premium closer to the move date. It turns out that you can only lock in a quote for 45 days (with Cigna anyway).Re. work, I am done with that! But that could be something others may want to consider if the ... Read More

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last year
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

@rfmauronehi, please see what I discovered today. Hope it helps! Read More

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last year
robertinvan

Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

@plannerhi PlannerYes you are right, it is an international company. But it can provide international or local coverage.For those aged 65+ and starting a policy, going to an international company appears to be the only option, unless you or another ... Read More

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last year
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

robertinvan

Hi allHere is a little update on what I found out re. private health care. I could not find one local insurance company that would start health insurance for anyone 65+.But I did get a quote from Cigna. For 2 people (one aged 66, the other 51), with ... Read More

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last year
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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

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Sure  will do Read More

robertinvan created a thread
last year

Private health insurance for expats aged 65+

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ... Read More