Canadian, stay less than 6 months in the DR, insurance necessary

Bmrdrver · 2017-06-29T23:28:43+02:00

We are Canadians, who currently visit the Dominican for less than 6 months in a year. Sosua and Cabarete areas. The importance of the "less than 6 months" is that we are still covered by our provincial medical plan in Canada while in the DR. Until now we have paid for DR insurance, used to be very low cost, now it is becoming quite expensive. Concerns then become: - if we need medical care while in the DR can we get the care and pay for it with a credit card? - costs for care in the DR generally very low, may or may not be worth trying to get reimbursement from our provincial medical plan. Looking for comments if possible from Canadians who go the "no-insurance route" and advice on any pros and cons.

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elise.escapes.ca Member

Member since 11 January 2019

elise.escapes.caMember11 February 2019 18:46:53

#41

Thanks so much for the advisement. My partner is 61. Do I understand correctly that your parameters apply?

WillieWeb ViP

Member since 13 December 2018

WillieWebViP11 February 2019 19:17:18

#42

1660

People should remember that many expats don't try to 'straddle the fence'
meaning try to keep their home country insurance and get local coverage

By going true 'expat' you exit the home country and its tax obligations..
freeing up untold amounts of money annually.

'Having your cake and eating it too' .... may not be viable

RE: Ontario
a returning resident can be re-established faster than 90 days by a doctor if the situation is severe.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert11 February 2019 19:59:26

#43

17122

Good to know that. I wonder how they define severe.....

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