planner said:Local where? THis is a big island!
Criss Colon said:I work at a big hospital complex in Santo Domingo.I might recommend "La Colonial".They just signed an agreement with CIGNA of the USA to work together.All insurance companies give "Country Wide" coverage.You may have to go to Santiago,or Santo Domingo for a specialist,or for most surgical proceedures."Dominican" health insurance has lots of diseases not covered,and several limits on policies,and office visits,lab work,etc..The more you pay,the more,higher limit,the coverage.It is worth buying,especially if you have children.Cris Colon
Larry said:Give me an idea of what plans cover what and how much they cost.
How good would my coverage be for say...500 pesos per month?
How good for 1,000 pesos?
Larry
Criss Colon said:Covers me,my wife,and 4 children,I pay 360 pesos per month,my employer pays 840.Covers office visits,lab work,x-rays etc.to about 70% of the costs.There are annual limits that vary from company to company,and policy to policy.Pays OR,doctors fees for surgery,but again with limits.Open Heart Surgery may or may not be covered.
Don't get AIDS,cancer,need dialysis,or lose your mind,cause you will be on your own!
For $500.00 US a month,you can get US/International insurance.(In the DR Archives) insurance.
If you have US insurance coverage,you can be re-imbursed for most all proceedures covered by that insurance.You just have to be able to communicate with them before,during,and after to be sure you are covered,and what paperwork you need to prove your claim.
Air Ambulance insurance is great if you can afford it.You can be in Miami in two hours!
In Puerto Rico in one!! Thanks a lot. I'll keep checking around to ensure I get the best coverage possible.
luisp20
Larry said:Give me an idea of what plans cover what and how much they cost.
How good would my coverage be for say...500 pesos per month?
How good for 1,000 pesos?
Larry
Argo said:Are you asking about health coverage for 10-20USD per month? Damm, I realize costs are low in the DR but what can you expect for that/
if you are simply a traveler and not resident, look up TravelGuard on the net
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Larry said:A person I know who posts on here picked up a basic plan for less than 400 pesos per month.
Larry