Health Insurance in the DR

Castellamonte · 2013-11-25T14:24:26+01:00

Today when I was getting onto this site I noticed an advertisement for Cigna Health Insurance. While a laudable concept, I have to point out that it is less interesting than one might think. Health insurance in the Dominican Republic is only as good as the clinic or doctor who takes it. Even some of the best hospitals and doctors will not take some insurance because the time between provision of service and payment is very long. That, coupled with the fact that record keeping here suitable for submitting a new claim is...well...dicey at best, should make you think long and hard about the viability of any policy. At least this has been my experience here. I insure myself and my wife but in the US, my daughter has insurance here...which is Humana and very difficult to get someone to accept and my 20+ employees have the government stuff. What experiences have others had with health insurance acceptance here in the DR?

Last activity 18 December 2014 by planner

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plannerDominican Republic Expert16 December 2014 09:23:31

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Short term solutions are very very different then long term insurance while living here.

PARADISECATSerial expat16 December 2014 16:02:09

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Hey Darlene did you ever get those 2 apps??? Viber and Line? Would love to call you up and chat a bit, let me know if you get the apps so I can add you to my list.

Bob KVIP Member16 December 2014 18:20:52

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You are welcome and good luck.

Do keep us posted.

Bob K

plannerDominican Republic Expert17 December 2014 20:03:09

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I have viber honey but not vine. So yes we can chat.....

PARADISECATSerial expat18 December 2014 06:18:58

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That was Line Darlene not Vine.....but I have viber, will add your number and friend you. Catch up to you soon when I get back to the U.S.

plannerDominican Republic Expert18 December 2014 08:52:41

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