health care in Mexico

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GuestPoster283Guest08 February 2020 21:11:25

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I have tried to do research on Mexican health insurance, and as I understand, there are changes coming. That includes the most popular type of insurances offered to Ex-pats. Some ex-pats are being denied. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Also, I tried to research preexisting conditions, because they make you ineligible in for the insurance. But the only page I found was in Spanish.

One more! I read about the insurance deductibles. I know that you pay a decidable that is determined by the diagnosis, but they'e so high.

Thanks for the response ahead of time.

Katie

travellightVIP Member08 February 2020 23:02:11

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Katie,
you might want to check under the services tab at the top of the page.

Melanie_In_MexicoContributor11 February 2020 00:37:44

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Hi Katie,

I assume you are referring to INSABE, IMSS, & / or Seguro Popular.

All are public health plans, which are different from private health insurance.

Currently, and in general, many public health hospitals in Mexico are experiencing shortages of medications & doctor specialists.

Limitations based on pre-existing conditions also exist.

Thanks,
Melanie
Health Advocate

GuestPoster283Guest11 February 2020 00:53:00

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Thanks for the information Melanie.
I didn’t realize the problem with Doctors and medications.

Katie B

alleycat1Serial expat11 February 2020 01:14:21

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Melanie_In_Mexico wrote:
Hi Katie,

I assume you are referring to INSABE, IMSS, & / or Seguro Popular.

All are public health plans, which are different from private health insurance.

Currently, and in general, many public health hospitals in Mexico are experiencing shortages of medications & doctor specialists.

Limitations based on pre-existing conditions also exist.

Thanks,
Melanie
Health Advocate

INSABI replaced the Seguro Popular. It is a disaster. No coverage for 3rd. tier medical diagnosis and treatments and the patient pays now, before Seguro Popular paid, no operating rules or proceedures to follow and it is greatly underfunded.

GuestPoster283Guest12 February 2020 03:24:41

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Thanks! I just looked at an article in a paper that gave a glimpse into what's going on. An like you said, it's a mess.

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