Health Insurance

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Member since 07 August 2014

ns143Member15 January 2016 15:36:44

Hello,
I would like to ask the American that are living in DR if they continue to pay for health insurance back in the states even though they have coverage in DR.

What are your thoughts/experiences with major medical procedures being preformed in DR.

Thanks

brodies2013 Serial expat

Member since 20 December 2014

brodies2013Serial expat23 January 2016 14:31:41

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very good question...i would be interested in the answer as well!

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert23 January 2016 17:34:21

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Can't help you I am not American.

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member23 January 2016 18:00:11

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Yes we do. WE have local DR insurance that covers us only here in the DR. WE then have an international policy that covers us anywhere in the world (including evacuation insurance). However for this particular product you cannot be back in the US for more than 30 days a year (it may be 60 days not sure but in any event we are back less than that).

Your typical US insurance may cover you here and will cover you in the US but not for any extended time elsewhere.

Oh and I also have Medicare but do not use it as using it will cancel my international policy and Medicare DOES NOT cover you here.

Bob K

ns143 Member

Member since 07 August 2014

ns143Member25 January 2016 15:06:50

Thanks Bob, I've seen a few of these International Insurance companies online would you mind sharing which one you went with and if there were any issues to watch out for. We will be using Sosua as a base but traveling around to other islands.

ns143

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member25 January 2016 16:13:54

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We use Clements international. I at home so do not have their contact info but you can google them

Bob K

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