Schempf
American expat in Costa Rica
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9
About me
American
Registration: 08 April 2024
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Caja payment
Is there a way to lower caja payment. I pay $350 a month.I am told to get a dentist appointment is just a waiting experience. I don't trust the hospital I'm told I have to go to. Went there once with stenosis of the aorta( didn't know yhrn what was ... Read More
Caja price
My monthly payment is $350. I pay for retirement I'll never get, and family.I'd like a way to reduce it.I had to put my savings in the bank to prove income. 2500/mo. My SS is a few hundred a month. Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
@rainagainThanks again, I just saw this one. I was told by CRIE to cancel in Nicoya and try SJ office. Long trip, I will talk to a "gringo helping" attrny. here to see if he has experience with it. Read More
Monthly CAJA payment by Schempf
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ...
@rainagainThnx for your reply. Read More
Monthly CAJA payment
I can't seem to connect with anyone about lowering my monthly payment. Removing pension and matrimonio.I've emailed, got redirected then told my email not accepted.Calling was just recordings.My attorney wrote a letter, but no response.Is there an ... Read More
19% healthcare tax on retirees in CR by Blackwatch
I have been researching the details of retiring in Costa Rica. Recently there have been changes to the Caja or healthcare and retirement program. After March 16, 2022 if you become a resident under the pensionado program you have to pay into the ...
@kohleriasI couldn't use my property as investment cuz it's a corporation. The law 20 yrs. ago. 5 hct. Read More
19% healthcare tax on retirees in CR by Blackwatch
I have been researching the details of retiring in Costa Rica. Recently there have been changes to the Caja or healthcare and retirement program. After March 16, 2022 if you become a resident under the pensionado program you have to pay into the ...
@daveandmarciaThanks for the info.I just signed up for caja and it's over the top.$350/mo. And I signed up Mar25 and paid that for a week.I had to ho with rentista so the on paper 2500 is what it's based on. Read More
19% healthcare tax on retirees in CR by Blackwatch
I have been researching the details of retiring in Costa Rica. Recently there have been changes to the Caja or healthcare and retirement program. After March 16, 2022 if you become a resident under the pensionado program you have to pay into the ...
@rainagainThanks for that.I'll go to caja and try to opt out of pensión Read More
19% healthcare tax on retirees in CR by Blackwatch
I have been researching the details of retiring in Costa Rica. Recently there have been changes to the Caja or healthcare and retirement program. After March 16, 2022 if you become a resident under the pensionado program you have to pay into the ...
@BlackwatchI had to go with rentista. My pension is really low. Corporation oroperty not an investment optionI took $ out of CDs to put $60,000 in BCR. $350./ mo. for caja. I was floored. Immigration rule to show $2500/mo. What do I click to get on ... Read More