Medical Tourism / Avoid High Fees And Wait Times?

A catastrophic illness can bankrupt you? What can you do to help yourself. Insurance premiums are becoming out of reach for many Americans who do not have health insurance through an employer.
Living in a country with universal healthcare can mean wait times are long for common procedures such as replacement hip and knees. In our region of Canada it is taking over a year to see a dermatologist because of shortages in this specialty.
Aging means being more active in finding the right timely care at a cost you can afford. Medical tourism is a way staying healthy without becoming bankrupt or enduring long wait times for procedures.
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[@louiseperry6920]

Greetings from Dunedin, NZ. Love the T shirt, but especially the channel. We’ve recently retired and your information so valuable, it’s not all about the financial information, it’s as or more important learning to adjust to being together 24/7 and developing a new way of life. Our next big trip will be Spain, Portugal, Morocco. Absolutely loved your Portugal videos. Keep up the great work.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your trip sounds wonderful Louise we have been to all three places . We have visited Dunedin NZ when we were our cruise 🚢 a great place hope you are having a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇳🇿 🍷🇨🇦😎

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

KIa Ora. Tina and Norm are amazing. I'd love to have found them before retirement 😂 😂 You'll love their tips. 🇳🇿 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇱 cheers from a dutch/kiwi!

[@13noman1]

I'm jealous of (and have unsuccessfully lobbied for) the oft-maligned "social medicine" stigma from the US side so hats off to you both for tackling medical tourism. I tend to think (from an informed perspective as a physician myself) that in the US we have overuse of technology (eg MRIs) in part to amortize the purchase/operating costs of same. A lot (not all) US medicine is now run by and as medical corporations whose ultimate goal is not healthcare but maximizing profit. A lot of the higher US costs go to whole boards of CEOs, corporate Presidents, Vice-Presidents etc and a slew of coders/billers to manage our overly complex insurance landscape. Personally, I've worked solely in public sector roles to minimize my contribution to that morass though sadly it's taking hold there, too. Medical tourism is certainly a necessity.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🍺🇨🇦

[@janetbeal-carlson1871]

We went to Los Algodones, Mexico this past winter for some dental work. We both got a crown for $350.00 each. My copay with insurance was approximately $900.00 per crown at home. The town caters to the world for dental tourism. They have around 400 dentists in one small town right on the border by Yuma, Arizona.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds like a great deal 🦷thanks for sharing Janet Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@barbiec4312]

Thanks for this information. I needed to know where to go.

[@leannekenyoung]

In 1999, I had to go to Buffalo, New York to get an MRI done, there was more then a one year wait in Toronto to get an MRI so my orthopaedic surgeon sent me over the border, OHIP covered the entire cost including our mileage to the US and paid for the MRI, it didn’t cost me anything except my time and that of my dad to drive me. It allowed me to get my surgery done very quickly and back to work within a very short period of time! I would still have been waiting for several months for the MRI when I was able to be full functioning again and returning to work. I was appalled that I had to go out of country for my healthcare and that for the cost of more MRI machines that it was a very common practice to send Canadians across the border and our government was filling the bill! This was not my first occurrence with crossing the border for medical care a year prior my mother had breast cancer and had received chemo treatment but there was no place for her to go for radiation so she was told she could go to Buffalo NY and get her radiation, the government again filled the bill and she was covered for her mileage to Buffalo and her stay at the radisson suites hotel that was close to the hospital she would stay there Monday to Friday and I would pick her up and take her home for the weekend and take her back Sunday night. It seemed the most inhumane thing to drop a loved one off at a hotel by themselves not knowing a soul in the country but if she was to get her radiation treatment in a timely manner it was the only option. OHIP covered mileage to and from the hotel and taxi’s to and from the hospital, they provided a stipend for her meals and covered the hotel stay. This went on for 6-8 weeks(my memory fails me) we did find out that mom wasn’t alone that half the hotel was filled with other Canadians in the same circumstance and in need of radiation!!! I setup through the hotel and the attached restaurant (where the majority took their three meals a day)to have a meet and greet in the hotel’s conference room and the restaurant provided tea and coffee and snacks free of charge! Because they knew if it weren’t for the Canadians they likely wouldn’t stay in business. I don’t know and I hope this isn’t still going on today but this is some of the ways our government was spending its money instead of putting in the appropriate equipment and resources in Canada to care for these people! I was so angry at the time because my mother never went anywhere without my father but they were in their 50’s at the time and he had to work. I also worked but my employer was able to work with me during this time period and allowed me to leave early on Fridays and arrive later on Mondays. It was a very difficult time for our family. I wish our government would do more planning ahead for the future and anticipating our needs more. I think as regular Canadians we do a lot of planning and thinking of the future and we keep tight rein on our finances and budgets on an individual basis but I don’t feel that same sort of discipline with our government (I wish I did but I don’t think they can fathom how much the middle class has been eroded downward). Just wanted to comment that sometimes the choice isn’t your own it’s due to ridiculous and unnecessary wait times. When I think of how much our government spent on just those other Canadians we met for all the cost of their care, accommodation and travel it makes me wonder why they couldn’t setup a place for them in Canada. Sad but true. Especially for my MRI because when we arrived to get it in Buffalo we were surprised to discover it wasn’t a hospital it was a unit in a strip mall where you would see discount shops and one of the units had an MRI machine in it! I thought if they can just have one setup anywhere like that why don’t we have it in Canada?❤️🥰🍁🇨🇦🙏🏻

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Canada certainly isn’t perfect offering medical care but when we have had serious conditions we get the timely help and treatment. MRI’s are still a problem and it shouldn’t be.

[@carolnavan4137]

Calgary here. Routine MRIs have a wait time. Urgent happens right away! I have never had to wait in an urgent situation. Knee wait times are mostly because doctors don’t agree it’s needed when the knee is in early stages of degenerative disease. They have benchmarks before surgery is considered, unfortunately these benchmarks don’t always agree with our pain threshold! Interesting video. Thanks.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for a great comment Carol have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🌺🙂

[@simmonds3930]

Thanks for the vid. Just got back from 6 months in SE Asia. Paid for two full teeth cleanings while away. The first was in Thailand and cost $40. I got a 2nd cleaning in Vietnam before returning home for a whopping $17. In Canada one visit to the dental hygienist would ding me $300+

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! thanks for sharing Sim have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@clarisseclark8263]

As a hygienist in the USA, what makes you think your treatment was good? Many areas of the world has substandard dental treatment. I’ve seen many patients that had poor treatment from other countries.

[@rosiej9231]

@@clarisseclark8263 my hygienist said the same thing. There’s good and bad in North America too. So it’s shop carefully overseas.

[@susanb8724]

Interesting topic! I would advise caution with medication, though. I few years ago a good friend was traveling in Latvia with me, her luggage with her thyroid medication was misrouted by the airline (a lesson learned) and she was able to obtain the medication from a Latvian pharmacy over the counter. She was amazed at how much less it cost there, but within a few months, she was experiencing the effects of an inconsistent dose. Once she returned to her U.S. sourced prescription, her health stabilized. I think she would be the first to say that it wasn't worth the risk. Thanks again for another insightful video!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Susan , yes guess you need to check doses etc but as her luggage wasn’t there she didn’t have a choice. We always take medication in hand luggage in case this happens 🤔have a lovely week Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@lindadorman2869]

Excellent discussion on an important, and often overlooked, topic! I considered having dental work done in Poland and my only hesitation was the recovery time as I wasn't staying there long. Also, the US program for age 65+ (Medicare) doesn't cover vision care, dental care or hearing aids so I think many people are looking elsewhere for more affordable options. It would be interesting to see a cost comparison like the one you showed for different health care services.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Linda , yes we do realize the recovery time needs to be addressed ( possibly a longer vacation LOL 😂) have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@barbarahuggins6277]

I was paying 4.000 for hearing aids at a hearing Clinic . With a Costco card their best hearing aids with a battery charger .1770.00 Seniors get a discount 500 each ear cost me 770.00 had them over a yr much better than my last hearing aids & no batteries to buy.

[@JA-vv8wy]

It has always bothered me that Medicare doesn’t cover these basic essentials!

[@just42tube]

@@JA-vv8wy It has been a life long mystery for me understand why the citizens of the USA don't think that there are basic necessities that should be available to all in their society just for the simple reasons that it would make the whole society so much better and would float all boats. What fun is it to be a little bit wealthier by keeping some around you suffering, having problems and creating all kinds of problems for others, who then have to invest an out money to separate themselves from the miseries of others. The higher in the wealth ladder you are the more you benefit from the others below you. Billionaires and multimillionaires are high enough not to suffer from this sociopathic style of society. And others are stupid or manipulated enough to think that, if I only where among them and who cares about the rest.

[@fredquimby3260]

Just had my hernia done by the NHS...wonderful team who helped me. (no direct cost other than I've paid for the NHS during the 42 years I worked).

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good to hear Fred, this is the way it should be

[@az2pt]

Early retirement is nearly impossible as Americans due to healthcare costs when you no longer have an employer subsidized plan. We chose to move abroad, and cost of healthcare was one of the primary factors in choosing Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes it is difficult for American retirees

[@nikij.6058]

Great information! The sad part about all of this is most people who can’t afford medical care and RX do not know how care is different in other counties. The US has capitalized healthcare and the poor and middle class pay the price. We shouldn’t have to go to other countries to get necessary care. Thanks for sharing this important information.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for your comment Niki have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🙂

[@catherinegeiser3127]

I also think that those who are poor in the US don't travel to other countries much either. My sister and her husband struggle financially and they rarely take vacations let alone leave the country. So if others are like them - they might not even know about medical tourism

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@catherinegeiser3127 Thanks for watching Catherine probably a lot of people don’t we have just heard about it Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@dianegordon9103]

Kia ora Norm and Tina, thank you so much for recognising us subscribers in New Zealand. It's much appreciated. Unfortunately, I currently have Covid so am not staying well but will hopefully be better soon. We personally have medical insurance in New Zealand as the wait time for operations can be very long. I have osteoarthritis and have had an operation on one foot and hopefully will have the operation on my other foot next year. Actually, the surgeon learnt the techniques for the operation in Canada. The only help I got from a previous specialist was to give her a call if I was going to commit suicide! I also have osteoarthritis in my hip. Although we have free healthcare here in New Zealand, I think it is worth keeping medical insurance, at least for operations, as long as we can because of the long waiting lists in the hospitals. Prescriptions for medicines from GPs are free from some chemists. Dentistry is also expensive and we could look at medical tourism for that. I am going to retire at the end of the year - I can't wait. We enjoy your channel and all the interesting subjects you cover. Kia kaha, nga mihi from Aotearoa New Zealand.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry to hear you have Covid Diane hope you get better soon, we did a lovely cruise 🚢 around New Zealand 🇳🇿 and fell in love with your country Tina loves New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@faygallagher8425]

Great show ...encouraged hubby to Happy hour for medicinal purposes down to Port Stanley today 😄 See you Saturday 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hope the medicine went down well 😂😂🍻🥂

[@benyablonski6278]

{Vancouver ISLAND} Excellent Topic, I was not aware of Dental & Medical traveling. Makes me appreciate the benefits we have here.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree Ben Canada 🇨🇦 isn’t perfect but we definitely have a lot of benefits that other countries don’t have , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@kathydavis6408]

You guys are amazing. Thank you for doing all the research to bring us these facts. Keep up the good you are doing in this world 👏👏👏

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! Will do! have a great weekend Kathy Cheers 🙂🌺🍷

[@rosaannarilli4905]

Hi Tina and Norm, just so you know, I never miss any of your videos, it's just that there are times I never know what to say. Also, I have told a few people about your channel, hope they are watching! Cheers!👍

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much for watching Rosa have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🌺🍷😎

[@jimwulstan8592]

At 70 yrs I have put a few miles on the clock, but I am still in good working order. No repairs required, touch-wood. Here in the Southern Hemisphere tomorrow is our shortest night of the year, so looking forward to better things coming our way. Great topic, good video. Cheers from here.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great to hear that you are doing well, thanks for watching Jim.

[@sudburydrone466]

👍👍✌️ Closing in on 60 thousand subs there. Way to go.

[@NordicLight365]

Hi! from a licensed nurse for 35 years - we have "free" health care (Sweden). We don't have any medical tourism here at all. Yes, long waiting lists for certain procedures, but in order to cut that back as much as possible - patients are often sent to another county. There is a collaboration all over the country in that regard, so "if there is a will, there is a way". There is a (small) private sector as well. However, I'm very proud to have been part of this system all my life, high quality care for everyone regardless of income. The US system is just....totally insane. Cheers from Sweden💛💙,Katarina

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Katarina for watching and welcome to our channel love it “ if there is a will there is a way “ we live by that that too have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷 🇸🇪 🌺🇨🇦

[@GYX2021]

Tina you look so beautiful in the New Zealand T-shirt! 🤩I just came back from Canada and loved everything, especially the friendly Canadian people.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Heidi we are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Canada 🇨🇦 🍁Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@peterz53]

Thanks. Very important and informative episode. Our medical/Insurance system, as well as our politics and retirement costs, in the US are embarrasments. Reasons I'm slowly developing a plan B to relocate....

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It does seem very expensive for medical care, hope you come up with a plan B. Enjoy your weekend.

[@nikij.6058]

Me too!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@nikij.6058 Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺

[@JP-tq7ni]

For those canadians travelling to portugal: E-gates open up to passengers at lisbon airport. As reported by Portugal News. Finally! No more of these long long arrival queues! If yur passport cover has a camera logo at bottom then it is biometric

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the update!

[@greenleaf8226]

A very good video. Also another good tip is Jordan, private medical facilities and availability is good... medical tourism in Jordan has been a popular thing for the whole region since quite alot of years.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we had a friend go there regularly for a condition.

[@varlan]

You guys are lovely. I'm off for the summer and off to Newfoundland. Hope to see more videos this summer. Medical tourism is amazing and I think the Canadian Gov needs to allow Canadians get the care they need at a reasonable price.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Have a wonderful summer in Newfoundland Varlan , enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@valdamarielegault1907]

Enjoy! I was born there

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@valdamarielegault1907 We have loved our timeline Newfound

[@BA-yo3vz]

Oh my, I must have been living under a rock all these years. I didn't know most of this lol. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@justbeachy4666]

Great content as always. I recall reading an article about 10 years ago where large U.S. health insurance companies were offering their patients the opportunity to have surgeries in France because even with the cost of airfare, lodging, and transportation, it was less expensive than in the U.S. The domestic insurance company has a partnership with a large U.S. based hospital which is associated with a large university system. The hospital here coordinates care with a hospital team in France to map out the procedure. A third party company in France handles the logistics.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Very interesting thanks for sharing this

[@slewisgreen]

my niece went to Costa Rica for her dental work...much less expensive than here in the US, and she got a vacation as well...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great!

[@nadynekasta]

Hi Tina and Norm! Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your knowledge with the world. Some time ago, in a previous videos of yours, Norm spoke briefly about the concept of "being poor on paper", and the perks he was able to benefit from because of this. Since watching that video, I think often of this concept but am not entirely sure I understand it. I wondered if you might consider making a video on this subject. Perhaps you could discuss some of the following: what it means to be "poor on paper", the best places to keep your money if you do have a bit of it but still want to qualify as being "poor on paper", can one own a home an still be considered poor on paper or is renting preferable, how might those of us who are not yet retired best prepare for a future where they would be considered "poor on paper", some of the perks one can benefit from when one is poor on paper, etc. For what it's worth, my intention in knowing this is not to take advantage of the system but, rather, as someone who won't have much in terms of RRSPs, I'd like to optimally navigate the system so I'm benefiting from it rather than being a victim to it. Thank you again for all that you do!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

The poor concept is that Canada does not means test retirement savings, so if your assets were in TFSA’s and RRSP and you were on a low income your could qualify for GIS

[@sjwitts1]

Great job guys ! Knocked it out of the park

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Stephen glad you enjoyed it Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@carlosmelick682]

Thank you for covering a great subject seniors. I always learn when I watch your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you like them! have a wonderful weekend Carlos Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@ProFitHearing]

Stay healthy! Medical tourism is a great option. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching have a great weekend!

[@JRInTroy]

Wow, thank you from the USA

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! thanks for watching Jrin Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@maryjoan4128]

Heading to Mexico for Dental... I have no confidence in Ontario that I could access health care here. 400$ for a full physical...in Mexico....note Ontario health no longer feels annual physical s are necessary...great topic.cheers

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it Maryjoan have a good trip to Mexico 🇲🇽 Cheers 🍷🌺😎🇨🇦

[@markbajek2541]

It's interesting that some people complain that it takes quite a while to have a procedure done in Canada, yet there are still available surgical openings for medical tourism. One would think that would make the wait just that much longer for Canadians queing up for a hernia fix.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for your interesting comment Mark have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🌺🍷😎

[@evadeanu1]

True

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I went to the Shouldice hospital, same as Rand Paul; I did not have to wait. But they also screwed up during surgery ... let's just say that waking up during the surgery was not good.

[@tomferguson8104]

The Shouldice is a private clinic, that accepts the government rate from the provincial government plan. Been there twice. (2 sides) Also you are more or less awake most procedures, and you walk off the table at the end. (with a little help)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@ScubaSteveCanada That’s terrible we are so sorry you had that experience, we hope you are now better and wish you a happy weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@lindanz7578]

Kia Ora from Auckland - and nice shout out to us kiwis, especially this week as we celebrate our new public holiday, Matariki. Love following your videos each week and maybe one of these days we will meetup up with you both, here, if you venture this way again, or Portugal, once we are travelling again.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! glad you enjoyed it Linda have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷 🇳🇿 🇨🇦🌞

[@stephencullum8255]

Living in Florida and living with and working with people from all over the world , even immigrates who have insurance often go back home for serious medical care. Cheaper even with the insurance they have and often even better care. Sadly many Americans who live in more rural less diverse areas are really ignorant on how much they are being shafted. If we could get them onboard we could rapidly fix our bad healthcare system. The wasted money is many times more than enough to give the whole population good health care much cheaper.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for your comment Stephen have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@John-qn5tz]

Great VLOG. The US Health Care system cost is a nightmare for the average American. I don't know whether the man with the heart problem is the same as was shown on 60 minutes several years ago, but it sounds very much like it. Also, Morgan Spurlock made a video about his trip to Bumengrad Hospital in Bangkok that documented his procedure and costs compared to those in New York City and was done with his NYC doctor's cooperation. Truly eye opening. Finally, the Snail Travelers You Tube channel has a VLOG about health care costs and quality in Malysia. Again, great VLOG.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching John have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@JP-tq7ni]

Physiotherapist treatments as well were easy to obtain in Portugal for my ankle sprain. Quality. And affordability. Dental treatment of a cavity nicely done in Bangkok

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Both sound great Cheers 🌺🌍🙂

[@debramck6231]

1. Know of a fellow needing hip replacement. Wait time in Alberta 3 years. Cost in USA $40,000+. Cost in Germany (with flights, hotel, with companion, etc., about $12,000), no wait time. Germany won. 2. Downside to overseas procedures- if they don't go well, Canada's universal health care has to pick up the tab to fix it. 3. And apparently foreign acquired hospital infections can be a real problem. But yeah, I would definitely consider paying out of pocket for something if the Wait time was too long and I was in pain.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow Debra what an interesting situation think we would go for the Germany deal if we needed it thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@just42tube]

Prices are not always and for everyone the main selection criteria. Top earning football stars and other professional athletes, who seek the best treatment or operations for their injuries don't mind paying a lot. All they care is how experienced and skillful doctors and team there is to treat them as they arrive with their private jets. Sport injuries are a special niche for orthopedics. Other wealthy people want to use their special experience and skills as well. In my country there also are some clinics and hospital departments, which are clearly directed for international clients, who look better or more individual care than is available commonly elsewhere.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes you are right but the focus of our channel is the “average” person. Thanks for watching.

[@boarsnest4844]

My sister lives in Vietnam and was happy with the dental check up and cleaning for 4.00 CAD.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow that is a great deal Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@libmananchannel]

Hello This Is Our Retirement! Thanks for the nice video! I saw it very interestingly! It's great! Have a nice day!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for visiting have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷😎🇨🇦🌺

[@sbkpilot1]

Medical costs in the US are absurd.. someone I know went to the ER for chest pain, a battery of tests later he was deemed fine but he got a bill for $9000.. he was only in the ER for 2 hours

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree with you that is expensive hope they had insurance, have a great week Cheers 🍷🇺🇸😎🇨🇦

[@susankay497]

You're such an inspiring and sweet couple. All the best 💖

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are so kind Susan have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@PlanetImo]

My dad was supposed to be having his hip replaced (NHS) on Monday - he's been waiting for years because of the pandemic. He heard yesterday that his op has been postponed again. He's been havign to isolate for ages in readiness for that, too.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are sorry to hear that , it has been happening here in Canada 🇨🇦 too 🌺🙂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@RS-cp5wc We are sorry to hear that we are pleased your mum was treated and hopefully she is better now take care 🌺

[@MA-cy7su]

I am really impressed. You do exceptional research. Thank you very much.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are very welcome we do enjoy doing it have a great weekend Cheers 🙂🍷🌺

[@GoingGreenMom]

Not sure what kind of glasses you have, but we love zenni optical for glasses. Have saved a small fortune over the years.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We use the same

[@PlanetImo]

Our prescriptions are free here in Wales. I tried to take one to a pharmacy in Portugal once, while we were still in the EU, and it would have cost over 30 euros. I decided to wait until I got home!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s very interesting thanks for sharing Cheers 😎

[@silchan3196]

Good afternoon Tina and Norm-This is very informative. I am 61 years old, too young for medicare so I pay $835 per month plus co-pay and deductible for a medical PPO insurance. I met an Australian man in Mumbai who's dentist back home told him to have implants in India. Much cheaper and better done. I would be afraid to not have any health insurance just in case of an accident but it is just too costly for my out of pocket when I only see the doctor once a year for a physical and lab work.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We do understand it’s a difficult decision Sil and we are not recommending you not to have medical insurance, we are just talking about about an option for certain elective procedures to save money 🤔Have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@silchan3196]

Yes I understand that you didn’t suggest not having health insurance . I guess I just rambled on about how expensive health insurance is in the USA.. Have a great day . I look forward to your next KZbin😀

[@sct4040]

It’s too scary to be without medical insurance, 1 covid ICU stay would bankrupt me.

[@kathysarmiento4652]

Miami here. A delegation came from Singapore to our Area Agency on Aging to promote medical tourism to their country.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow we guess it’s a big thing

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Sen. Paul definitely wants the BEST so I'm NOT surprised he used his common sense !

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome comment 👏👏Cheers 🍷🌺

[@paulortiz2035]

Grand Paul has common sense??? Who knew!

[@tonysomewhere5920]

Hi Tina and Norm! Very informative video. I am aware of the Canadian Hernia clinics for over 20 years. Hundreds of Americans go there for surgeries. I don't know very much about the surgeries in India and other countries but the hospitals in Thailand used to have menu listing the surgeries and it's related prices. I think a 24 hrs nurse used to come with the deal. Also you could select a hotel where your significant other could stay. The price of the lodging would be additional, of course. As far as the medication they are much cheaper in other countries because the US subsidize them sort of speak. Someone has to pay the price for others. I can attest to the cheaper prices of medications: a glaucoma med that cost close to US$200 here in the US, costs 15 euros in Portugal (I bought some last month. The same med in Brazil costs between US$ 20-25. Three years ago while in Barcelona, I bought two types of med for several months for under US$300 while the price here in the US would close to 2,000. Please wish Norm a Happy father's day. Um bom fim de semana para voces. Cheers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow great comment Tony very interesting what a difference in the cost of medications , thanks for the Father’s Day wishes for Norm we hope you have a wonderful weekend too Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌍🌺

[@barbaragullap3789]

Hello tina& norm, another hot topic the hits just keep coming. Well here goes my two cents well with inflation maybe 5 cents, I have been in the healthcare field for over 40yrs and I have seen quite a few botched jobs both from here and abroad, the difference is that when it happens in the states you are most likely close to your support system love ones ect.when abroad you may know no one, you may not even speak the language.The other problem when you get home another surgeon may hesitate to take you on for fear he may get blamed for further complications that may happen, in the states you may sue and be compensated for a botched job that may not be an option when you have treatment abroad.The whole thing is very dicey, buyers be wear.Rand Paul I believe went to Canada because this hospital specialized in this particular surgery without a lot of anesthesia, he has very good insurance all congress& the Senate.Happy belated father's day to Norm, can't wait for next week.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching and your comment Barbara and for Norms Father’s Day wishes he had a lovely day .Yes you are correct Rand Paul came to the Shouldice Clinic as it’s a worldwide 🌎 known clinic that specializes in Hernia he was in good hands 🙌.Hope you have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Love the t-shirt Tina. I wear mine specially when there is rugby on 😂 or cricket, I treasure it for special 'homesick' moments too. The only problem I'd see with the after care is when there are complications once home with a procedure carried out by someone else in another country. Here in the Netherlands we are having a problem with cosmetic surgery happening elsewhere. The standard are often not the same as in one's home country. For faster medical care should there be a long waiting list there are options here to travel over the border to Belgium or Germany. I must say though, that the Health Service here may have flaws but with personal extra coverage I feel quite relaxed that I will get the help I need when I need it. Such an interesting topic. There is the recent backlog on surgeries due to the COVID situation. Staff shortages and many people still waiting for their treatment due to postponement. Awesome insights. Thank you once again. 🙏 🇳🇿 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇱 😎 🍷

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Anita for a great comment yes we have had the backlog on surgeries for all those reasons too here in Canada 🇨🇦 Wearing the T-shirt brought back all the memories of a cruise 🚢 around New Zealand 🇳🇿 we had a great time , hope you are having a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇳🇿🌺🇳🇱😎🇨🇦☕️

[@doodleacademy]

Another interesting topic! I learned a few things today by watching this video. Thank you for your information and insights ⭐ Happy Father's Day from San Diego 🌞

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much and happy Father’s Days too 💕

[@bunnydaduk]

A great topic for debate ! Iam 59 and live in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) I am about to spend £6000 on getting RLE ! Basically my eye lenses replaced to my persrciption, same procedure as you may get for cataracts. I researched this and found I could go to Spain, Poland or Turkey and pay £4000 ! A £2000 saving and that included the flights/accommodation etc I will never need to wear glasses again as long as I live because my optical correctness will not alter. I then thought about the laziness that would creep in ! In that I would not need to visit an optician ever again. A lot of potential health issues can be determind by an eyetest ! I deceided to stay at home because an annual test is included in the cost and the aftercare. Had I opted to go abroad If I had a problem I would need to return to the country I went to ! Certain procedures would work going abroad however not my eyes though. Great debate thanks for sharing

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You do have to consider a lot and measure the pros and cons, thanks for watching.

[@ChloeBensonBeautyBoxes]

US here. It does cost a fortune to get anything done in the US

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Chloe have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@newtong579]

Great information as usual. Thanks. Norm you mentioned that there are companies that arrange the travel, hotel and hospital. Can you give us a few names.... Cheers!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We don’t know we would have to just Google them but we heard that they do exist Cheers 🌺😎🍷

[@ericb2872]

Solid advice, great job!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! have a great week Eric Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@martincowie4277]

I live in Thailand. great hospital’s and after care. Dental prices half the price of the UK. Haven’t had any surgery here but seems very affordable. Lots of Middle Eastern people travel here for health care.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Martin enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Very intuitive sledgehammered that like button stay safe and blessed sharing out full watch

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the visit have an awesome weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@oldbloke204]

I have a mate in the US who went in for a day procedure in the US at about the same time that my wife was going in for spinal surgery here in Australia a few years back. My wife spent 4 days in a top private hospital in our state and we had a very highly rated surgeon and associated folks doing the procedure. We have top private health insurance so I could ring them to find out how much it all cost and what the gap was going to be. Turns out my mates cost was well over double what my wife's bill came to which blew my mind. If we had relied on the public system here we would likely have not got a bill at all but then she may not have got the operation so quickly. From memory our out of pocket expenses were well less than 2k. Extras like dental optical aren't as well covered by our fund but my last root canal came to about $350 from memory. Personally the idea of going overseas for medical treatment leaves me cold and we will be hanging on to our private cover even though it's expensive.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow thanks for sharing your story and sounds like your wife was very well looked after which is wonderful we hope you have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🇦🇺🇨🇦😎

[@oldbloke204]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Yeah she did great and even went back to her part time/seasonal job the next year which surprised the hell out of everyone tbh. Could have been way way worse quite easily so very thankful indeed. Take care.

[@candyboyer]

Interesting discussion. I dont feel like this is exploiting other countries, as the patient IS still paying for the procedure or medications. And it's good for the economy of whatever country you visit, because you would also be staying in hotels, eating in restaurants, etc. in addition to the procedure/medication costs. I do have one concern: What about follow up care? Do you then have to go back to that country where the procedure was done if problems arise later? Just curious to hear opinions from others who have done this. Thanks for your channel, and hugs from West Texas!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Hi Candy we are fascinating by this and you have brought up a great question hopefully someone will answer it . Hope you are having a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@just42tube]

There are countries, where foreigners can get healthcare services, with prices which are subsidized with public money, meaning local taxpayers or healthcare funds pay sometimes a big part of the real total cost. That can be problem, as the benefits of the visitors may go to totally different people from the ones, who have to support this dorm of 'tourism". I reality it is usually not really tourism, more like some forms of immigration.

[@juliemarkham4332]

It's a bit sad medical tourism even needs to exist, but I don't think it is exploitation. Good information on medical procedures, dental work and prescriptions! Thank you.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it Julie have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@melissabickham8877]

I love this idea! I work in Healthcare plan sales. People are needing other options.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Melissa enjoy your weekend Cheers 🌺🍷😎

[@shanishine38]

Thank you both for the good laugh about Paul Rand. 🤣The irony is obvious to everyone but people like him who rant about "socialism" as if it were the same as communism. A lot of these types think socialism IS communism. 🙄 Hypocrites, the lot of 'em! Cheers from the US.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for a really nice comment 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@christopherbarker976]

Hi Tina & Norm another good video my view is. We have to look after ourselves so anything we can do to improve the quality of our lives we should do . Regards. Christopher Barker

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

So true! thanks for watching have a wonderful weekend Christopher Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@just42tube]

Foreigners coming as healthcare tourists can give more resources to the hosting hospital, country or business. But it can also drain brainpower, bring more demand of services, which in turn lifts prices perhaps even beyond what local people could afford. It is a complicated picture, with many possible good and bad consequences. Each situation should be judged individually.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It can be an ethical issue or investing in a country, depends which side of the dilemma you are on.

[@just42tube]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I am not too familiar with countries, where doctors need to get education from some other country. Such dependency to the educational systems of an other country and perhaps healthcare businesses gives additional concerns. To have and keep higher skilled people, it seems important to have own teaching hospitals and research units. Some international co-operation and flow of information and skills is important to have. I am not against that, but then professionals move and patients not so much. But you weren't taking about critical intensive care level operations, where moving patients is very difficult or impossible.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Canada and the U.S. are large markets for overseas students studying in our Universities and many study medicine and return to their home countries as well qualified doctors after internships.

[@just42tube]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Many, if not most, countries have their own systems of checking and registering the qualifications for people working in many licensed professions including many healthcare professions. There are legalizing systems to make it possible that becoming a medical doctor in some country can be recognized, perhaps with some additional training, to get similar qualifications in an other country. In my country admission to medical education is difficult. Many go to study in other countries, where admissions is easier and competition of study places not as hard. If they finish their studies in EU countries, the standards are coordinated enough for getting legalized also here is fairly simple. But it can be a lengthier process, if studies where from outside the zone. About 27 percentage of doctors has studied in foreign countries and some of them are immigrants. They need to have good skills in local languages. With English alone they couldn't be qualified to work here.

[@just42tube]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement No one in Finland is automatically seen as a qualified doctor and gets right to practice just by having completed training somewhere. In Finland there is the National Supervicory Authority, Valvira. I assume other organised countries to have some authority, with similar oversight responsibilities. Both healthcare professionals who have graduated in Finland or abroad need to apply for licencing, the right to practice their profession in Finland or right to use protected occupational title from Valvira. Under Finnish law, licensing is granted to the following professions: physician, dentist, pharmacist, psychologist, speech therapist, dietician, dispenser, nurse, midwife, public health nurse, physiotherapist, medical laboratory technologist, radiographer, dental hygienist, occupational therapist, optician and dental technician (17 titles in total). The practice of these professions is restricted to licenced professionals only. Training completed outside the EU/EEA: Valvira will investigate whether the training completed by the applicant qualifies for the same profession as the relevant Finnish training. Work experience, supplementary professional training and continuing education may be considered in the comparison and may compensate any differences in the training between countries. If differences are found between the applicant’s training and the current Finnish training, Valvira may mandate the applicant to complete additional studies. Valvira can request an expert opinion on the applicant’s professional qualifications; if so, the applicant will be charged a fee for this. Health care professionals must have sufficient oral and written language proficiency to allow them to perform their duties. Finland’s official languages are Finnish and Swedish. An applicant’s training may be evaluated even if no language proficiency certificate is submitted. However, a language proficiency certificate must be submitted before the right to practise a profession can be granted. Since the training in EU/EEA and in some other counties is either harmonized or well known and already recognied the process is more simple. If an applicant has worked in the profession in question for at least 3 years in the EU/EEA Member State where they were granted the right to practise said profession or to use the professional title, then it may be possible to grant recognition after complementary measures. This applies to EU citizens and persons of comparable status.

[@chrisruss9861]

Thanks. It is handy to know there are useful options for those who are able to avail themselves of them.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad it was helpful! have a great weekend Chris Cheers 🍷🌺🍺

[@jaf7765]

But remember, only those with money can afford medical tourism. Isn’t it sad that all human beings don’t have access to medical care.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Absolutely we agree everyone should be able to get medical 🏥 care have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@PlanetImo]

I don't suppose people from the UK do this as much because of the NHS, but I do know someone who nips over to Cascias now and then for dental treatment!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing that story hope you having a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇨🇦🌺

[@barbiec4312]

This is so helpful to me as I am retired, 61, have a super high deductible health plan (USA) and no dental or vision services. I’ll have a better plan when I turn 65 and get retiree health care coverage. But until then…Keep flossing! The fact that senior health care doesn’t cover dental work is a scam. The dental lobby must be very strong here…

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s very interesting thanks for sharing Barbie have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦😎

[@billyb5057]

A very good topic guys and as we get older more likely to need health care too *left a like👍Au👍fully watched*

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Billy have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇦🇺🇨🇦😎

[@GeorgeForhan]

Thanks for this video. I enjoy your videos and subscribed recently. I particularly enjoy your videos on Portugal. If you haven't already done so, it would be great to see a video about any any medical preparations that you may feel are appropriate in a precautionary sense when preparing for your trips to Portugal - (such as any injections to receive beforehand, or medications that may be appropriate to take along). Also, I have noticed in some of your Portugal videos that you often have bottled water in your hotel rooms. Is consumption of the tap water / tea and coffee there a potential problem for Canadians? Finally, any other health related considerations or precautions you may have found to be helpful for travel to Portugal would also be interesting to hear about. Great channel. Very informative.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

When we travel to Portugal 🇵🇹 we drink bottled water and use tap water for tea and coffee , it’s seems a lot of locals buy bottled water and we just do it as a precaution. We don’t have any injections the only thing we take is Imodium in case of upset stomachs, but we have never had an upset stomach. Portugal 🇵🇹 is a first world 🌎 country with good infrastructure and you can’t compare it to South America.Thanks for watching George have a great week Cheers 🍷🇵🇹🇨🇦🌺

[@Guitarooster52]

I will need cataract surgery in the next 2 years or so. Dr have already told me it has to get worse before I get on the triage list of about 1.5yrs. Thinking of going elsewhere instead of waiting on the triage list because it greatly affects your quality of life.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are your own advocate for health so keep pushing for it to be done, maybe look at going to a smaller community or research "fast track care" and see if that throws up any opportunities. We both wish you well!

[@jennyd9543]

My sister lives in a tourist town in northwest India. Her dentist has all the latest equipment, more sophisticated than my dentist in small town Canada. For people having surgery in India, it's important to find out what happens if there are complications.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree a very good point that needs to be addressed, possibly Insurance might cover that 🤔have a great weekend Jenny Cheers 🍷🌺🙂

[@sct4040]

Buy your glasses at Costco, I paid $240 for progressive lenses including a frame. My hubby uses the Hearing Center, saving tons.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We used to buy progressive glasses and sunglasses at Costco they were more expensive, we like the online ones we get for $110

[@PlanetImo]

Blimey! A medical tourism package deal! Who knew?! Wow!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Fascinating isn’t it 🤔🌺

[@theresarowe1656]

Medical tourism has been critical for some people I know to avoid bankruptcy.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It's a shame people are put in that position of having to leave their country for medical care.

[@dianepennicott8363]

We are in Australia and have health insurance but can't afford to go to hospital because of the gap payment. I had a quote of 8.4k here at home for dental treatment of 1 x bridge and upper and lower partial dentures, went to Bali and had the top of the range teeth all for 2.8k and I'm very happy with it all

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Diane have a wonderful weekend 🍷🇦🇺 🌺🇨🇦

[@amandajane8227]

Yes the gap payment is a problem. i know of someone who ended up bankrupt here in Oz because they didn't take the advice to go as a common patient for a heart problem and the gap was much bigger than they could pay. I have never paid for health insurance as I simply can't see the worth of it.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

You are so lucky to have free health care in Canada. The flipside might be; would you consider travelling abroad all year? i.e. knowing that resident status and eligibility for Canadian Healthcare benefit lapses after 7 months absence and it takes some months to re-establish as a Canadian resident.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No we are happy having our apartment as our home in Canada 🇨🇦 to come back to after we travel, and it’s a way cheaper option for us Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@janeschmitz2351]

Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

No problem! thanks so much Jane have a great weekend Cheers 🌺🍷😎

[@apc1756]

Wow! What a great informative video. Thanks from the US.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@dianeridgway8070]

Great video! Love your silver fern T shirt Tina! From a Kiwi living in Australia 🇳🇿

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome! Thank you! have a wonderful weekend Diane Cheers 🍷🇳🇿🇨🇦🇦🇺😎

[@lisajel52]

Another great topic and video! Thanks Norm and Teen!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure glad you enjoyed it Lisa have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@paulortiz2035]

The old phrase of "You get what you pay for!" comes to mind! Rand Paul, in fact all US Senators and Congressmen have the very best possible healthcare coverage, with no deductibles, no added costs, so what his excellency was doing in Canada is hard to imagine other than he seems to be losing it! Again!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

He came up to get specialist care at a world 🌎 renowned clinic have a nice weekend Paul Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🌺🇨🇦😎🍺

[@ag-om6nr]

SOCIALIST HEALTH CARE for politicians that the working class pay for ! The working class has the choice of bankruptcy medical care or booking a funeral home !

[@kathy9399]

He went there because it's a private hospital and it specializes in the type of surgery he needed, he didn't go there because of the cost... Let's be honest about the reasons. And besides the great healthcare he gets as a government employee, (the surgery in the US wouldn't of cost him a dime) this surgery was needed as a result of being attacked by a neighbor and he received money from his assailant, so he used that money. It has nothing to do with not wanting to get the surgery in the US. AND..... All hospitals in the US will treat anyone at anytime, they cannot turn someone away. The can, however, stabilize the patient and send them to a county run hospital if they are at a private hospital. If you cannot afford, truly cannot afford to pay the hospital will write off the debt. But that's if you cannot afford to pay anything, but most hospitals will accept as little as $20 a month....I know this because I've been in this situation. How many people come to the US annually for medical care? And why does the US have so many people that come here legally and illegally and why do so many overstay after their visa expires? If we have such terrible healthcare 🤔

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@kathy9399 Thanks for your comment and for watching Kathy have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@TravelswithLlama]

We have a pharmacist we love in Mexico. We travel there twice a year and stock up on our prescriptions for 1/4 of the cost. If we purchased these in the USA, it would be financially devastating.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow thanks for sharing Karol have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦🌺

[@evadeanu1]

Great video again you guys. Keep staying well

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you! Will do! have a great weekend Enid Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I go to Algodones, Mexico for Dental work and wait until I'm down there - Canadian dental work is too expensive. Literally, walk across the U.S./Mexico border in the morning, have the work done and walk back in the afternoon. They even arrange travel from Phoenix and Tucson to bus customers to the border. 1st class facilities and 1st class Dentists. Cheers, Steve

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing this Steve you are right dental work in Canada is getting very expensive for the uninsured.

[@WhimsiesWorld]

I find your use of Bermuda as the backdrop of your thumbnail photo very amusing 🤣 I lived there for 5 years and can assure you that it is definitely not a cheap place for healthcare!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good eye! It was just a pretty picture representing "overseas" visually.....Nothing in Bermuda is cheap!! 😂😂

[@WhimsiesWorld]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement So very true! But a stunningly beautiful place to live for a mid-life-crisis-working-holiday adventure ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we have always enjoyed our time there.

[@cathye.9659]

Caution from Calgary. I’m a nurse and am aware of complications and difficulty with follow up after surgeries abroad. Glasses and dental work are fine, even prescriptions (as long as the drug product is high quality). Surgery is different and risky.

[@nancyfritz7159]

As a retired dental hygienist in Canada I disagree with your statement “dental and glasses are okay” as I’ve seen mostly horrible dental work and very substandard cleanings from other countries. The education in Canada for dental professionals is superior to most countries.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Cathy have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for your comment Nancy Cheers 🌺😎🍷

[@bonniebrown1305]

I agree with Nancy. As a retired dental assistant have seen many disastrous dental treatments from Mexico.

[@celiad6012]

@@nancyfritz7159 The treatment from my former dental hygienist in Montreal was the best I’ve had anywhere…now in London U.K.

[@kathyh857]

Amazing video! So many things I didn't know

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed! have a wonderful weekend Kathy Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@honnorjustice]

Having a hybrid system where the state provides medical care and an individual has the option to pay for a procedure elsewhere is beneficial. Those that can afford to skip wait times actually frees up a space for those that can’t afford to seek treatment elsewhere. If a country allows individuals to come and pay for their procedures performed it seems to me it is up to the country to approve or reject their application for the procedure. The only issue I can see is if individuals from wealthier countries can afford to pay the countries may increase their fees which could affect the citizens of the countries. Where I live in Canada seniors at age 65 get free dental and glass coverage.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for a great comment although we also live in Canada 🇨🇦 and we are both 65 and we don’t get either free dental 🦷 or glass coverage we definitely pay 💰 for it . Have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🌺

[@rosiej9231]

In which province do you get free dental and eyeglasses? Not here in Ontario.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@rosiej9231 Hmm we wondered that too 🤔as we don’t get it in Ontario Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@dt8787]

Very interesting and useful information. It would be difficult to have some dental work done because - for example, for implants - there is a healing time required in between procedures. So it would require more than one trip. But probably still would be cheaper. How would somebody find these companies that help you book all the requirements for surgery in another country?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We would use Google as a start there seems so much information online also You Tube videos , thanks for watching Cheers 🍷🇺🇸🌺😎

[@CallieandJordanSquad]

Awesome discussion enjoyed watching

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺😎

[@MONICAANICA]

Thank you for your, so diligently done, homework😍💕💝

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You are so welcome! have a great week Monica Cheers 🍷😎🌺

[@pensacola321]

Sadly, in the US a Senior Citizen with Medicare can still go broke from the cost of medical and drugs.... Medical tourism would seem to have it's place given narrow circumstances. But it is impractical for the vast majority of medical needs. ( Gee, maybe next week I will fly to New Zealand for a new pair of glasses☺).... I always enjoy your content.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Better check the entry requirements for NZ 😂

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

Wife had emergency heart surgery on Medicare Advantage, total cost was over $200,000. Our cost was less than $2000 and the procedure was done on 1/2 hour notice after 2 weeks observation in hospital. Very happy with Medicare Advantage. Came home 2 days later.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great news hope you wife is doing well Jim 🌺

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement she is doing great. Almost a year since she had the miracle life saving surgery.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@jimmcdiarmid7308 Thats wonderful we are so happy for you both 🌺

[@buckw65]

Fabulous video. I've forwarded this video to a few of my friends that think the US has a better health care system.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Paul

[@buckw65]

Absolutely. Fantastic information all the time here ! You two do a great job of reading our minds for episodes

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@buckw65 Your very welcome 🇨🇦🍷🇺🇸🌺

[@jimmantos7947]

Just talked to a lady from Canada who could not get a hip replacement in Canada so she paid for it in the USA>

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes Canadians who have the money do this!

[@UncleBuckle50]

I'm in awe there was no shock!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Us too Ron! ⚡️