CAJA and private medical insurance

uclatico

New member

Member since 07 June 2020

Cantón de Atenas, Alajuela

uclatico

07 June 2020 18:34:55

uclatico

07 June 2020 18:34:55

Cantón de Atenas, Alajuela

I just got approved for residency. As such, we will be registering with CAJA and paying for our "health insurance." I'd love to know folks thoughts about two things -

a) I understand CAJA requires you to state your income and friends have said they want to inflate it when your a foreigner. I'm qualified as an investor (vs by pension). Any suggestions on reporting income?

b) What do folks think of taking out private insurance to supplement CAJA? I'm in my mid-50s, generally healthy and I will have some foreign coverage through a US-based plan (70% R&C)?

Thanks. -Kevin

kohlerias

ViP

Member since 05 September 2013

kohlerias

07 June 2020 19:09:54

1572

kohlerias

07 June 2020 19:09:54

1572

When applying in either Investor or Rentista status, you don't have any choice on what you divulge due to the info on what immigration knows exactly the amount of your 'investment.'
If you are under 55, your monthly premium could be double that of someone over 55, but don't be surprised for it to be in the $200+ range, if over.

You are required to pay this monthly premium whether you are actually 'in country' or not.