As a Panamanian citizen, I am entitled to Panama Social Security and have paid into this program for many years. I was always under the impression that this coverage was not available to pensionados and members of the Expat community. Although he has moved back to Costa Rica, my friend Allen McDonald and his family were able obtain this inexpensive and valuable protection.
Traveling Abroad? Plan Ahead to Stay Healthy
SUNDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Whether you're jetting to New Delhi on business, setting sail on the Mediterranean, or roughing it as a volunteer in Guatemala, you've got to be prepared for your medical needs.
Even a weekend in Paris requires some advance planning, travel health experts advise.
A site that could help with a new you for 2007
by Ian Hughes
2 January 2007 - So the fog of New Year’s Eve is probably lifting a little easier today and all those good intentions and bold words are coming back to haunt.
My friend and client Coley Hudgins has written a great article about the trend towards medical treatment outside the USA:
Interesting article by Michael Lamb for international travelers and Expats:
Interesting article from the Miami Herald:
BY JOHN DORSCHNER
jdorschner@MiamiHerald.com
Trying to buy health insurance on your own and have gallstones? You'll automatically be denied coverage. Rheumatoid arthritis? Automatic denial. Severe acne? Probably denied. Do you take metformin, a popular drug for diabetes? Denied.
Published on Friday, April 03rd, 2009
Great article from Shelter Offshore:
http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/health/more/essential-health-advice-expats-living-panama-10377/
Last year around 20,000 Brits joined the 1.2 million people who decided to visit or live in Panama.
Published on Tuesday, May 05th, 2009 by Shelter Offshore:
http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/health/more/expat-health-insurance-gap-10436/
The recession and deflation are seeing prices for all sorts of services, goods and commodities fall in real terms. Some say this is a downward spiral that’s hard to break as we all wait for prices to fall before we buy anything – but that aside for a moment, there is one ‘commodity’ or service that’s actually fast increasing in expense, and that’s health insurance.
From my friends at HTH:
If you’re contemplating relocating overseas for employment or even lifestyle reasons, there’s no doubt about it, you will have a wealth of things to organize and prepare ahead of your international move. From housing and schooling to work permits and language lessons, the list of activities and preparations is almost endless!
These devices are dangerous! Imagine what they are doing to our brains? I carry a Blackberry on my belt..............not anymore.