Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Patient At a Doctors Appointment getty For anyone considering moving overseas—but especially older folks—health insurance is a critical consideration. If you think that Medicare will cover your health care costs outside of the United States, think again. It only applies under limited circumstances in Canada and Mexico.
This fact is so often missed that the government even prints it in U.S. passports.
The good news is that you have many options when it comes to health insurance overseas, and health care systems in other countries can be more affordable and of better quality than the United States’. They also tend to be easier to understand and navigate compared to the U.S.
, where even the experts scratch their heads at the many plans and their respective rules, sources of funding, and enrollment dates. Here’s an overview of international health insurance options for older Americans looking to move overseas. MORE FOR YOU Dana White Says Former Champion Just Had ‘His Last Fight’ Black People’s Responses To Trump’s Notion Of ‘Black Jobs’ UFC 303 Results: UFC Rising Star Scores Amazing 19-Second KO International Policies International policies provide medical coverage for people living or traveling outside their home country for extended periods (usually one year at a time).
They’re easy to use. You choose a policy with terms and coverage that suit your health needs and lifestyle. These policies generally c.
