Healthcare in Portugal | 7 Things That Will Shock You (Especially If You're From the U.S.A.)

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[@danoobs5562]

Just to add something: if someone is living in Portugal on a non-permanent basis, there is social security insurance (about 120€/month) that gives access to the services as if you were a Portuguese citizen, including receiving sick subvension (baixa).

[@OurRichJourney]

Thanks for sharing Daniel!!!❤️

[@msmrs1007]

💖Wow!!!

[@SarahO_The-Serial-Traveler]

Great to know

[@amandadean3948]

I used to work as a financial representative at a major hospital here in the US years ago. I used to see people being rejected for life saving procedures like transplants due to lack of adequate or no health insurance at all. I also witnessed people literally blow through their entire life savings and file bankruptcy when a family member needed expensive, ongoing medical treatment. It was heartbreaking. It blows my mind that cancer care is free there.

[@nickabbott2242]

If you are from just about any other developed country, it is the US approach to health care that is mind blowing

[@The13thGoddessAries]

That’s what happened to my dad. Once, my parents paid 50,000 for a fistula which got infected and had to be removed days later 😩😩 daddy suffered and they ran thru six figures of their hard earned money. I wish I could’ve gotten them to move there. Such a waste!

[@sct4040]

The USA is immoral, unethical. All for profit and keeping the rich rich.

[@OurRichJourney]

Hi Amanda! Yes, it's amazing for us to see how healthcare is so much different here in Portugal. Here, it is treated as a right. :)

[@helenacunharodrigues9204]

Not only cancer treatment. My father at 85 had a pacemaker, 2 stents and a valve in the heart all for free. He is still alive and it will be 90 next 05/12 thanks to the public health system

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

I'm Portuguese and our public healthcare system responded very well to the covid-19 pandemic. These professionals did a brilliant job and deserve our full admiration.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! We couldn't agree more Flavio!!!

[@burhanuddinahmed949]

Helloo sir, I can visit a private doctor in one day

[@Ruibbbrandao]

Yes. We brilliantly were at the bottom of the top third of worse metrics, both at an European as in a world level. A true miracle.

[@parsley2942]

As a Portuguese I never really thought much about our system, I just assumed it was like that in most countries. It was an eye opener hearing about this stuff from an outside perspective.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! And it's an eye opener for us an Americans, too!!!

[@DominieDirtch]

Portugal was the first foreign country I visited outside of the USA when I was 22 years old back in 2008. On the flight over I contracted a bad case of bronchitis. Visiting a doctor (and subsequently a pharmacy) in Portugal for the first time was an experience that completely shifted my worldview. To be seen right away without waiting for 30 min - 1 hr in the waiting room of an American "urgent care" and then another 30 minutes sitting alone in am exam room before anyone comes and to actually meet with the doctor instead of just a nurse practitioner or assistant, to actually spend time explaining my symptoms as they listen and to carefully undergo examination instead of just being prescribed antibiotics in under 2 minutes flat and being dismissed, to leave and find out what I owed for the visit (I think 8 euro's maybe??) and then going to the pharmacy and getting 3-4 different medicines for literally a few euros I was completely blown away. I kept thinking the prices were wrong. This is one of the major reasons I believe in the power of travel and the importance of leaving the USA. People need to understand with their own eyes how it could be, how this tiny poor country figures out how to do it better than the richest country on earth. I've been back every year since and used both private and public healthcare and I'm never not impressed. I want to add another note for your list: If you do use private healthcare, there are a number of insurances available both in Portugal and even out of the UK. The cost is extremely low (like a thousand euros per year) and will cover almost everything in a private clinic without co-pays and deductibles (the kinds of scams we live with here in the states.) For context: I'm self-employed finally have health insurance now at 35 along with my wife (who is Portuguese) as of last year and it is costing me $955 per month plus my deductibles, plus co-pays, plus still paying out of pocket for medications, etc. Just the sacrifice you have to live with here if you don't want to end up bankrupt.

[@TF-qt3jh]

Unversal healthcare system is “universal” all over the world except for the US! 😆 In Japan where I live, the gov-sponsored healthcare is available to ANYONE including foreigners.

[@edithago8845]

this is true, I got ER visit in Kyoto, i only paid $116.00 with a treatment and including my take home medications. was in ER for 5 hours, 1:1 doctor

[@bshef3424]

@@edithago8845 few years ago - last time I went to ER here in Calif - (WITH INSURANCE) ....I was charged $215 🤒

[@jazzy5389]

The USA is greedy

[@OurRichJourney]

It's a shame healthcare in the US hasn't changed considering all of the other workable models from other countries that we could learn from :(

[@MultiAnne36]

The reason why the US is on its third dose of Vaccine before third world countries get a first dose, Money. Healthcare is about money in the US. Our tax dollars support Pfizer and Moderna.

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

This is so amazing, completely validating my choice of Portugal to retire in 9 years!

[@jsilvamaintenance]

I think portugal Starting to be invaded by Americans , as long don't bring gun culture and mix with portuguese culture why not ? Welcome !

[@OurRichJourney]

Glad to help validate that for you Sophia!!!

[@ainvencivel]

We’ll be happy to welcome you ❤️

[@chidenisee]

This is why i planning on traveling to Portugal by 2023 for at least 6 weeks. To see how me and my 3 year old can live their. After that if everything works out we will sell everything, get paperwork done and move. I plan on having at least 18 months of expenses, and play money in savings. I'm so pumped and motivated.

[@CGPT76]

Take in mind that house prices are rising! The prices for buying a house or renting one are going up and up. If you're going to live in Lisbon is very expensive.

[@OurRichJourney]

That sounds like such an amazing adventure for you and your 3 yr. old Chi!!! Stay pumped and motivated!!!

[@sandienochs6132]

As a U.S. citizen living in Portugal I can attest that healthcare here is absolutely top notch. After a complete knee replacement surgery and an emergency spinal surgery I have no complaints whatsoever.

[@shesaknitter]

More good news! I'll be emigrating to Portugal in exactly one year. Thank you for this great information about healthcare access not only in Portugal, but in the EU, once I get all set up in Portugal. I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you both so much!

[@wk.t2161]

I love that you love Portugal. I love the USA and am grateful to be here. Yes, there are problems as anywhere, but so much to love. I love that Portugal treats addiction as a disease and cancer care is free. Maybe we will soon.

[@silvialola1346]

Thank you so much for this video! My husband, daughter, and I, are immigrating to Portugal next year this is awesome information for us.! I can’t wait 🙏🏼😁😉 Thank you for all your super helpful videos! All the best 👋🏼

[@تومريتشاردز]

Good luck. Don't take Portuguese citizenship though because you'll lose a lot of perks that are not available to Portuguese citizens.

[@OurRichJourney]

So glad to be able to share some added insight for you Silvia! Thanks for watching!!!

[@temperoaveludado3416]

Witch ones? Can you be specific?

[@saraquips]

Hoping to visit Portugal in 2022 to check things out. Retiring in 2025 and Portugal is at top of my list. Thx for keeping us all in the loop❤️

[@shockwave1986]

The sad thing in the US is that everything is treated like a profit maximising business, schools, hospitals, universities, prisons….

[@obnoxious_atheist]

It’s more like maximising greed.

[@OurRichJourney]

Very sad!

[@ndidiokanualvarez1419]

I love your videos! My family will be paying Portugal a visit this spring, and we are excited. Please do a video on public vs. private schools.

[@Maria-js9ou]

I see a lot of people excited about the European health card, but in addition to being only possible for those who live and work in Europe, it does not entitle you to free "a la carte" health care in another European country. You can't go to Germany or the UK for a health problem and expect it to be free. The card is only valid for stays, if you fall ill during a trip in Europe (tourism or work) you can receive the necessary care there, in the public health system of the country in question, (at local prices), without having to return home. It is a protection, not a (free) credit card to use in health.

[@SheilaR.08]

The video made that point clearly.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Sheila (we thought so, too!)!!! :) ❤️

[@esg9758]

I was wondering about this, whether the care is for only emergency/sudden illnesses and not routine care. For instance if I needed a knee replacement, that’s not an emergency, I couldn’t just pick any country in the EU and decide where to have it done?Or can you?

[@cmarq817]

@@esg9758 no you can’t. For chronic issues you need to follow the system and wait to be called to do the surgery. Emergencies are a different issue .

[@CyclingaroundRioRancho]

As a 68 year old retiree, I am very disappointed in the current “Build Back Better “ package put forth last week. Instead of adding dental and eye wear they only added hearing aides. Who wants to hear what our legislators (who I call “corporate whores”) are saying. I am jealous of your life in Portugal.

[@prepperminded5732]

Me too. I pay $2,000/month for my family health insurance.

[@lashawn369]

@@prepperminded5732 😵

[@watson457]

There are 52 opposing the full plan. Two of those will still vote for a pared down bill. Don't forget that 50 are an outright "no" regardless of whatever the legislation could be, simply because of who wrote it, and who will have the final signoff on it. You didn't see this for other widely popular Covid relief bills under the previous administration & Senate. Don't place the full blame on two when 50 outright take their ball and go home from the start.

[@mariap2481]

Never be jealous of someone. Instead, be happy for them.

[@inportugal2]

My men you can come to Portugal never is to later. Remember with 2000€ in Portugal you live well very well, and you are respect.

[@pedrogarces6876]

It’s neat to see how much simpler health care access and costs are. Can you do a video on the Portuguese residence taxation for investors that retired early. Thank you for all the wisdom!

[@nether1979]

And did you know that all portuguese citizens are organ and tissue donors unless they formalize their wish to oppose being donors? Since that law was approved Portugal became one of the top countries in many transplant surgeries because the majority of the population do not oppose to be a donor hence they do not file the declaration of opposition to be an organ and/or tissue donor.

[@OurRichJourney]

That is something I had no clue about! Thank you for sharing that Pedro!!!

[@David-ls2et]

Hey guys ! I am to the video early and now that I am living here in Portugal I am about to tune in and watch!! Hope you guys are well and I really hope I get to meet you guys and we can connect and you can come watch one of my professional games here in Portugal!

[@OurRichJourney]

Welcome to Portugal David!!!

[@jillrobin305]

Just love your content! Straight up easy to understand. Portugal is on my list to spend some living. Not permanently, but long enough to really experience the culture. xx 🧡

[@OurRichJourney]

You will love the culture here Jill!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@John-qn5tz]

Love your channel. Our next door neighbors, a 95 year old couple, needed in home care. Their granddaughter explained the cost is $1.000 per day for both of them. It would be $700 per day for one adult. Both costs are for 24 hour care.

[@wendell1970dec]

As a cancer patient I was not aware of that.i thought that I wouldn't be able to leave the country were are am now. Just recently I obtained my Portuguese citizenship, because I wanted to retire in Portugal, but due to my cancer diagnosis I thought I wouldn't be able to do that. Thanks to your video and information, I am hopeful that I can move to Portugal one day. Thank you so much for keeping my dream alive 😊 Best wishes 🙂

[@OurRichJourney]

I'm so happy to hear that the video helped provide useful information about potential care here in Portugal Wendell!!!

[@nativetexan53]

I live on an island in Texas of about 50,000 near Houston and we don't have a 24 hour pharmacy. Not even in the summer when we are packed to the gills with tourists!

[@CraigDeLarge]

Bless you guys for this one. I so hope we get to meet you when there in J/F 2023 scouting.

[@tb1789]

This family is amazing. I'm so glad I found this channel

[@TomBTerrific]

Cost is important of course. It would be interesting to see what the quality level of the facilities and care in the public system. It’s interesting that public care is better than private.

[@danelledautrievesanford]

Very informative to learn about the innovative public health program. Makes me want to dust off my public health nurse certificate and move 😊

[@Luckyamor]

Welcome, we need nurses

[@msgr70]

And you'd be very much needed! Portugal is in great need of healcare workers. Doctors and nurses are in high demand.

[@OurRichJourney]

Dust it off and move Danelle!!! :=)❤️

[@Tonyayt]

Your journey as a family has become such an educational blessing for us all. The mere fact that healthcare in the USA keeps people working at a company until their 65 is outrageous! I believe universal healthcare is a gem, especially the treatment for drug addiction as well. So many people in the US don’t get treatment for a lack of substantial health insurance. Cancer treatment being free there! Wow!!!🙏🏽

[@mariap2481]

You guys are so amazing! I hope to meet you both one day when I go back to visit my homeland, Fatima, not too far from where you are! 🤗🙏🏻❤️🇵🇹

[@aravindmohan6906]

As an expat living in Germany, I can definitely say that there would be no "Breaking bad" if Walt was living in Europe 😀

[@OurRichJourney]

Haha! So only in the USA? ;)

[@tejpalmaan6859]

🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@wa7812]

Welcome back to myself to you channel, I can’t be so far from your blogs ⛳️🌹

[@rubenalmeida5203]

Being someone that did the opposite as you guys did (moved from Portugal to California) healthcare was actually one of the shocking reality that I discovered.

[@aljohnson3717]

Ruben, would you mind me asking: why did you decide to move to the US form Portugal?

[@nmaiso4887]

@@aljohnson3717 I’m also curious about his reason. I’m eager to get out of US, can’t wait to be able to leave.

[@oliverram3243]

@@nmaiso4887 Probably salaries. You make 50-70% more in the US.

[@Luckyamor]

@@oliverram3243 Living costs are lower in Portugal than in the US

[@VoltaireMM]

Não sabes o que dizes de tão tonto que és. Nos EUA verás o que é estar doente e o que isso te irá doer no bolso. Isto, se tiveres bolso para o pagar.

[@pbohearn]

Excellent overview and I agree with most of it. However, as a new resident, I had some difficulty getting my national health ID number there was a bit of a runaround and it was a frustration that went on for about two months. But now that I have it I am looking forward to obtaining my healthcare services and I’m quite confident I will get good treatment for various chronic conditions.

[@wilfredobenitez7275]

Thank you. Very informative KZbin video. Portugal becomes more and more appealing!

[@marcosaotearoa]

Nice video guys. Thanks from Espinho/Portugal.

[@dr.paulthompson5771]

I enjoy your videos. As a couple you two provide useful information and useful content without a need for negative thoughts and remarks. Thanks

[@Ferreira019760]

The main hurdle in moving to a place like Portugal are the wages. If you get a high ranking job that is well paid you won’t have a problem and everything just seems to fall into place. Money gets you everything you need as it does just about anywhere. The other option, far more secure is having your company relocating you or having your own business in your home country and carry on remotely. When you guys get to experience the life quality without the pandemic and it’s aftershock restricting everything, that’s when you will see Portugal’s true colors, so be prepared for yet some more pleasant surprises. Stay safe you guys.

[@lilithswonderlust4travel920]

Hi! Guys thank you so much for this in-depth video about the health care system in Portugal 🇵🇹 This makes my decision to visit and explore the possibility of relocating there one day. This is amazing content and I appreciate all of the information you’ve shared. I can’t wait to see more of your videos, I’ve just subscripted, ready to learn more about you and your families journey living in Portugal. Thank you again

[@poppy_anderson]

What they are not telling you is that to make an appointment takes months and months. We were there on vacation (I am a Portuguese citizen) my son was involved in a serious car accident, in which 2 ppl died. He was in the hospital for one month before they ever did any type of scan.. when I asked them to do an MRI, they said it would take another two weeks. I said a prayer and with the help of friends was able to put my son on a plane back to US. Within 11 hours we had an MRI done, a bruised spine was diagnosed and we were home. It’s a lovely country, but unless you have access to private health care, don’t expect high quality.

[@thelsuicegonzalez9174]

This video was so very helpful as well as some of the tips your followers added. Thanks so much.❤

[@Elena-rt9yu]

Great video, and great information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.

[@terilou6616]

It is so interesting watching you both and learning more about Portugal !

[@AmericanInPortugal]

Well done!!! Big hugs from the Algarve (the Far East)....and I just had a surgery (yikes).

[@sujatamalik5668]

You Guys are awesome!. Very informative videos. You guys are inspiring us to move to Portugal

[@WGN2025]

I love living outside of America here in Africa. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@talleyphillippe-mclain2040]

I already love your channel! Tysm for mentioning harm reduction! That's amazing :)

[@MichaelMarko]

This is a wonderful video. Thanks so much!!!

[@milady5020]

Thank you so much for providing this amazing content. Love it and stay blessed!

[@moidwasi2325]

Thank you guys this video was really informative God bless you both 👍

[@violettracey]

Thank you! Do you have any idea how the health care system would be for someone who is chronically ill? I was born with chronic health issues (including kidney failure), and haven’t seriously considered being able to live out of the US because I grew up being taught that the US has the highest quality healthcare. That other countries may be cheaper, but they couldn’t take care of me as well. I have recently started doing research and it is hard to know what to think as most people on KZbin and articles on Google talking about healthcare in other countries seem to be relatively healthy people talking about it from that perspective.

[@ricardorodriguesrr18]

Not everything is so great like you guys say on the video. I.used to live in Portugal, when I had to Go a family doctor i had to wait forever to see the doctor and that's cause I had an appointment scheduled and when I finally get to see the doctor he didn't stay more than 1 minute with me. Here is usa is very expensive but I feel like the quality of service is much higher.

[@journeytothemosthigh5021]

Thank for this encouraging information!

[@anadossantos1429]

Love 💞 to listen to you guys 👌

[@stockae74]

How is illegal immigration handled in Portugal?

[@eloibento3023]

I Understand where you guys live on the silver coast I was born in Portugal but in the north I would like to move there and live in between Porto and Lisbon What cities or towns have you guys discovered that you guys would recommend in that area

[@shaggypeach]

A government is responsible mainly for three things. Its citizens' education, security, and health. If a government fails to perform adequately in those three main areas, it is a failed government. I don't care which country it is.

[@SCOHEN250K]

The government is responsible for your health? Wow! So we can eat fried foods, sugar, soda, processed foods and all the crap we want and it's the governments responsibility. If you believe that then the Healthcare system is not your enemy...you are your own worst enemy.

[@OurRichJourney]

I like this view! :)

[@destroya3303]

"Its citizens' education, security, and health." Government education - "Here is why your government is always right and how you can best serve them" Security - "Let's drop some bombs on Libya to make the world safer" Health - "Take this new injection or you're fired"

[@tellmelullabies5552]

@@destroya3303, I understand what you mean, probably (and I'm going to guess here) because of what you see happening in the US. Governments should represent the people, and with that I mean the most people as possible. Because the US has made corruption legal, big money interest talks louder and suppresses/manipulates the will of the majority of the people. In Portugal its not that bad (there is always some advantages that elites have of course), socialism is not that of a dirty word as in US. We are not afraid of conceding a part of what each has to the benefit of society that will also will favour back.

[@davidribeiro1064]

@@destroya3303 Here in Portugal, unlilike in the US or North Korea, we don't indoctrinate our children to stand up every morning and pledge allegiance to a piece of cloth. Portugal, unlike the US, didn't drop bombs in Lybia. As for vaccines, well, I'm old enough that the SNS is younger than me. I'm old enough that I never met two of my uncles because they died of childhood diseases. I'm also old enough that when I was born our life expectancy was about 3 years lower than that of the US, while now our life expectancy is two years higher than in the US. If you are unwilling to protect yourself and others than you deserve to be out of a job.

[@domino6567]

What are the criteria to get the European health card ? Is the public healthcare system really totally free ? This means that, as a foreigner coming to Portugal, people have access to the public healthcare system without any contribution, assuming they are early retired. Thanks.

[@domino6567]

Can somebody living in Portugal please answer my question ? 🖐 Many thanks

[@davidribeiro1064]

Hi. The SNS is mostly free. There are moderating fee to prevent nuisance but no more than 25€ and usually far less. IIRC to get the European Health Card you need to be inscribed on the SNS, which would happen after inscription on social security. I'm not sure if you would also need to be a permanent resident or if its enough to be a non-permanent resident with a social security number.

[@ernestineharte2552]

Portugal population = 10.3 M USA population = 330 M; this is a significant difference

[@marcoherminio]

...and what's your point? The United States GDP is the biggest in the world!! Trillions...💰💰

[@candidodossantos4520]

what a comparation... what does a decision that all human should have by right vs what conflict of financial interest political parties get by not creating a social service that works for all.

[@canta52]

I was diagnosed with phase three non-Hodgkin lymphoma and had a bone marrow transplant treatment, with my HMO insurance didn’t pay anything for my treatment in California - it depends on your medical insurance so it won’t always bankrupt you. Just a clarification. Thanks for the informative video.

[@jtrade1456]

Im 23 & I’ve been working on my journey to reach FIRE for 2 years now. It’s a slow process but I love this channel. I’m in tHE US military rn, considering moving to either Dom. Rep when I retire or Portugal since it’s so beneficial when it comes to finance. Loveeeeeee your channel ❤️❤️ thank you both, God bless 🙏🏽

[@Gpepp8401]

🙏 Thank you!

[@marcoherminio]

You should talk also about calling an ambulance, giving birth for example is free in Portugal and in western Europe...in the US I heard that you have to pay 🤦‍♂️What?! A pregnant woman have to pay treatments and giving birth??

[@inportugal2]

A woman in USA have to pay to get skin to skin contact to their newborn baby. That says everything

[@kellymcdonald6309]

Not having to pay for cancer treatment is huge. I went with my sister for her chemo appointments. She had a $50 co-pay. Like it's not bad enough to be fighting for your life.

[@OurRichJourney]

Completely agree Kelly!

[@Rosetteismyname]

You didn't mention is everyone entitled to chemo or not if they had cancer

[@doraexplorer2697]

Everyone is entitled to chemo. No cost.

[@msgr70]

Yes. You are entitled to all treatments when it comes to cancer. You even have specialised hospitals to treat cancer. ;)

[@joaomoedas1702]

All cancer treatments (including chemo, radio) are free

[@pedro161977]

They are entitled for whatever treatment the doctors perscribe including chemo.

[@jennyoge2824]

As a cancer patient not only that the treatment is free here in Portugal,there is also a free transport that takes cancer patients to hospital and bring them back after treatment or appointments Up Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤ 🙌

[@silvialola1346]

Sending love 🍀❤️

[@YasutakaHirasawa]

My wife had breast cancer surgery last year in US. If we move to Portugal and obtain residency there, can she be covered by public insurance in Portugal?

[@migueldias8546]

But taxes are higher in Portugal. Because you have to finance it. Be very careful, it is not as negative as you think. At the opposite. So yes, taxes are higher in Portugal, and gas it twice as expensive as in the US, for example. But now, pharmaceutical companies are not facing individuals, like in the US, they are facing a population, represented by a government. The direct consequence is that anything healthcare related is way cheaper in Portugal, and by a lot. My dad who spend half his time in Portugal and the USA, pay around $10 per month for his inhaler in both countries, when he goes to the pharmacy... There is catch. In Portugal, the transaction is complete at the pharmacy. In the US, the pharmacy send a $1000 bill, per inhaler, to his insurance company... Next time you vote for an US politician that promise you tax cut, make sure you understand how you are being scammed...

[@CGPT76]

@@YasutakaHirasawa Yes! And there in no such thing as public insurance in Portugal. You have National HealthCare System (SNS) everyone has it. If you want you can also have private insurance!

[@OurRichJourney]

YES! We didn't mention that! Thank you for adding Jenny! And, like the comments below - sending you love!!!❤ 🙌

[@swatprof]

We’ll be permanently moving to Portugal in February, and will immediately register with the SNS. The agency helping us with the paperwork for the consulate appointment has told us that it’s not possible to obtain the European Health Insurance Card because we haven’t been contributing to the Portuguese Social Security system through work deductions, (well, that’s what I understood when I asked about the card). Obviously your experience was different. Would appreciate hearing from any other recent expats about this!!!

[@milomhoek]

If you are going to pay your taxes in Portugal than you will enter the Social Security system and thus receive a Social Security number, then you can apply for the European Health Insurance Card

[@monicabastardo6898]

Check the web page that is shown in the video. I believe is some government page.

[@swatprof]

@@milomhoek thanks for commenting. We’ll be retiring and doing the NHR thing. No taxes for ten years, as we understand that program.

[@swatprof]

@@monicabastardo6898 Thanks, I’ll have look.

[@sophiev4252]

@@milomhoek yes, if you are under the NHR regime and do not paye taxes because you do not work in Portugal, you cannot have the European Health insurance card. In other word, if you do not work thus are retired or work for a US company, you cannot have a Portuguese social security number, as a result you do not contribute to paying in the Portuguese social security system and cannot get the European health insurance card. Same for nursing home priority is for Portuguese and for those who paid in the Portuguese social security system. For a retired US citizen you will be directed to private nursing home.

[@AJENKINS1920]

Amazing

[@Produitnaturel]

Good content!

[@desidog4169]

Thank you for the great video. In the USA, our focus is to build out private prisons and lock up the citizens for years in jail for minor drug use, and stick the taxpayers with the bill. Go 1% 👌🇺🇸

[@POVTours]

9:30 Where the public healthcare loses is wait times, which can be long for some specialties and consultations. And now a few seconds later you're addressing that too 😊

[@scottsdaledavidson4336]

USA USA 🇺🇸 today was a great day 🇺🇸

[@jorgemtds]

That's called SOCIALISM 😉.

[@Migus29]

No, it's a social democrat country. All the benefits of socialism, but open capitalism market. But regulated.

[@davidmartinspresents]

Whatever you call it, it's a good thing!

[@pedro161977]

Don't scare the Americans man :)

[@maidieuhanh]

I wait for Sunday to see your videos! Appreciate all the valuable knowledge. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@OurRichJourney]

Aww, thank you so much! And happy belated Halloween to you, too! :)

[@lashawn369]

Checking in from the DMV.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thanks for checking in (as always!) LaShawn!!!❤️

[@ceregirl5852]

Portugal has their act together. Sigh 🇺🇸 😩

[@chidenisee]

This is why I'm planning on visiting for 6 weeks first with my son and maybe moving there in 2023 or 2024 at the latest. I can't take it anymore.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

How much are you saving by living in Portugal?

[@tobirates916]

Great information, and thanks especially for looking at nursing homes, a longterm concern. US health care is a shambles with profit clearly (and insanely) the driving force. But, some states have set up policies and systems that are more humane than others. We're in Oregon, and grateful to be here at least for now.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Tobi! And it's good to here that you're happy with the system in Oregon. Some states are definitely better than others!

[@thelsuicegonzalez9174]

The cost of a nursing home and the assistance that's given to cancer patients is what definitely caught my attention. I'm stage 4 and at some point assisted living or skilled care may be in my future. It's comforting to know what's available and what's possible even when experiencing a difficult situation. Thanks.

[@traceyking7299]

Im moving to Portugal next year, so thank you!

[@OurRichJourney]

That's fantastic Tracey!!! :)

[@deeringkendrick8388]

I believe you two said that you used to work for the Federal government in the dc area. Did you keep your American healthcare insurance (e.g., Blue Cross/Blue Shield), or have you gotten rid of it?

[@Pop-upparadijs]

I think that healthcare in the whole western Europe is almost the same.

[@DestinationRetirement]

Very helpful. I will be retiring to Mexico and this video has given me some great info for researching healthcare in Mexico. Love your channel.

[@surfsidegunny4734]

Very good podcast today, lots of good things to know about the EU👏👏👏

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@favored4life]

Great video! We're planning our exploratory trip for this December or January. Not sure if we'll be in Lisbon, Porto or in the Lairire district. How's the weather then? I see 50 and 60s which can be really cold especially for someone like me who is always cold. Will coats be be needed then? I really don't want to pivot our trip to Mexico and visit Portugal in the Spring. I just need it to be warm wherever we go.

[@GuanildasPapperCakes]

Hi, in December and January you should expect temperatures between 41 and 59ºF. Definitely bring a coat!

[@favored4life]

@@GuanildasPapperCakes Ahhhh man, I hate the cold but want to visit Portugal badly. I'll need to rethink this. I hear the Algarve is warmer?

[@danceswithrats]

Portuguese healthcare better than the US. Well its not hard .......

[@noreenn6976]

My mom was charged $9k/month for nursing home care in the USA.

[@Maria-js9ou]

Unbelievable ! My mother is in a private home, no insurance companies, of course, nor state support, she needs help for everything, she is in a private room, with a bathroom, pays €3200 / month, plus laundry and hairdresser. Note that the values mentioned in the video, starting at €1000/month are for double rooms, two people, even if they do not know each other, sharing a room

[@clarylizperalta9957]

Love it love it!!! You guys have been such an inspiration for me that you can't even imagine! ❤❤

[@OurRichJourney]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words Claryliz!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@IAMElsLife]

Thank you so much for sharing so much great information on Portugal's healthcare system. Great video. ❤

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much for watching AND commenting El! :)

[@mashanti_worldwide]

The cost of health care was also a key consideration for me when moving from the 🇺🇸 to Europe and deciding to remain. The annual cost of combined health/dental/vision insurance in Spain for two adults is a fraction of what I would pay back in NY 🗽.

[@morgan97475]

My wife & I would like to talk to you about Spain. We're considering eventually settling there.

[@Emk315]

When you guys do, please update us.

[@OurRichJourney]

Yes! Most definitely! NY costs are much higher!

[@OurRichJourney]

We just posted our video today on our trip to Sevilla, Spain! :) Sevilla, Spain | Our Rich Journey Travel Vlog - What Early Retirement in Spain Would Look Like - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfNfot_iLxnocU

[@mashanti_worldwide]

@@morgan97475 surely. My journey from NY 🗽 to Europe started in London on a Tier 1 visa for highly skilled migrants and evolved from there. That scheme has since been removed and replaced on the back of Brexit but there are other ways to bring fruition to your dreams. Would be happy to speak with you

[@dlittleton6514]

Great

[@Gaudyaesthetic]

Are you both fluent in Portuguese?

[@pedro161977]

It's not the easiest language to pick up. But for today's topic....it's not 100% required as most clinical staff will be fluent in english. It'an easy country to get by just using english.

[@Gaudyaesthetic]

@@pedro161977 Thank you 🙏🏽

[@prepperminded5732]

Damn! Thanks for the vid guys. Im also financially independant, living off my dividends etc. Being financially independant though, I pay $2,000/month for my familys health plan here in the US. 😡

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Lol with 2000 dollars per month you live conformable in portugal

[@jamesspitzercashout]

Hello my friends. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you. Having just lost both my parents in the past 6 weeks, I want to let all those around you, let them know you love them and care about them. Dont let another day go by without saying so. Love you Amon and Christine.

[@tobirates916]

So very sorry for your dual losses. I hope their memories will be a blessing. I don't know you personally but I read your positive, uplifting comments every week and appreciate them very much.

[@peacetranquility2658]

May God give you the strength to endure during your time of need. Keep the faith. 💞😇

[@Sta_Sta]

My sincere condolences.

[@OurRichJourney]

Wow James. We are getting to your comment late this week . . . and I am now just learning about your loss. Your energy and positivity and warmth is always so radiant - we get it every week in your comments. Sending you lots of love back. Knowing that it takes time. Love you James!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesspitzercashout]

@@OurRichJourney I feel the same about you both. Your positive way of doing your content is such a breath of fresh air for us all. In these last few weeks, I am even more inspired by positive influences. You both are right at the top. During my down time, when I get to peruse youtube for those few moments of my own during my Sundays. Its so refreshing and uplifting to see you every week. It amazing that from so far away, on the other side of the world, you make that impact for so many. Your messsge, your sharing, your kindness, reaches beyond what you probably expected. I would love to bump into you both someday, share a Latte and a moment of your time to say Hello and Thank you. Bucket List for me. Just sayin. Have a great day. James

[@dustindodge5974]

Portugal should really sponsor you two! If I could just get my wife on board with leaving the country 😄

[@CUNDUNDO]

If your wife doesn`t get on board leave your country and leave your wife you will find a better wife in Portugal !

[@OurRichJourney]

Hehe Dustin! Thanks! Just have some Portugal videos playing in the background every time she walks past the tv! 😄

[@GiselleTrujillo]

I totally agree

[@valmac1234]

I'm in the same boat, although after watching the Inflation video I said that sounds like a great place to take a "vacation". Super cheap and our dollar will go further! And we can use sky miles to get there. He was intrigued. Now my scouting trip has less hesitation. Might even add a $40 round trip to Ireland thru Ryan Air. 😂 That's so crazy! $40...

[@LyrixNChill]

We need to start a support group because I am in the exact same boat and apparently lots of others here have been “spouse blocked” from moving 😅😅😩😫

[@vigneshb5347]

Thank for the valuable info 👍

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Vignesh!!!

[@cann9155]

Such comforting news. Thanks again guys! 🙏🏼😊💃🕺💡🔥

[@OurRichJourney]

Hey there C Ann!!!! Yes, very much so - comforting news on healthcare here in Portugal!!! :)❤️

[@mrsiz218]

You guys!! Score again!! 🐐 🔥!! Not only is cancer care free, but Portugal gets high marks on their cancer care! I’ve been doing my research y’all. My particular cancer is aggressive and tends to recur. I like to think they got it all with surgery and that this horrible chemo is taking care of any stray cells missed, but ya never know and I wasn’t trying to allow cancer to kill my dream! I can’t thank you enough for this video!! Much love to you!!❤️❤️🐐🔥

[@silvialola1346]

Sending love❤️🍀

[@user-cv3gd2wr5q]

🙏🏽 💜

[@mom2suns857]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@OurRichJourney]

Sending much love and thoughts and hugs to you Angelia!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@shadowcobra69]

Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada have free cancer care too.

[@veej4444]

Can’t wait to move!!!

[@seamusp5991]

This is fanTAStic information. Thank you! If I recall correctly, you also lived in Spain. Do you have similar info about that country too?