health care in Mexico

GuestPoster283Guest08 February 2020 21:11:25

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

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travellight VIP Member

Member since 07 July 2013

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_Mexico Contributor

Member since 14 April 2015

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

GuestPoster283 Guest

GuestPoster283Guest11 February 2020 00:53:00

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

Katie B

alleycat1 Serial expat

Member since 26 April 2011

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.

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