Looking for U.S. Federal Employees that have retired in the DR

Member since 17 October 2021

Joe LibbeyMember02 March 2025 21:14:04

Hello,

I will be retiring this year from the USDA Forest Service after 38 years. I have some questions about using the federal health insurance in the DR.

Thanks,

Joe Libbey

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planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert03 March 2025 01:20:18

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I hope others respond! I have no knowledge on this.

Dewayne Stevens Member

Member since 07 August 2023

Dewayne StevensMember05 March 2025 01:47:20

@Joe Libbey

I retired from USPS after 38 years .What insurance do you have . I know you can use BCBS I'm not in DR full time yet so I haven't had a chance to use it there.

If you are a Vet and receive disability there are a few Veteran organizations here that provides healthcare.

Are you hear yet or planning to retire here.

FYI Planner is a wealth of information

Joe Libbey Member

Member since 17 October 2021

Joe LibbeyMember09 March 2025 21:34:57

Hello Dewayne,

Yes, I have BCBS standard, which works overseas. I am a US Navy VET but not retired. I intend to move to the late this year or early next year.

JLL

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert10 March 2025 12:00:03

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One thing to keep in mind - just because your insurance covers you out of the country, that does NOT mean that all providers will accept it. Even with my local Dominican insurance, I almost always have to pay out of pocket and then submit claims for reimbursement.