Shocking Truths About Panama Healthcare: What You Need to Know! | Relocating & Moving Abroad

[@terrylayne11]

Thank you for your valuable information, Ms. Mary! In fact, I can see relevance to a general public who travel anywhere in the world. Having a well thought plan for healthcare before leaving your place of residence to go abroad is critical in my judgement. You are doing a great public service with your posting, especially for others who might be simply taking "a cruise" to somewhere. Having a plan for emergency healthcare seems more than prudent. It could be a nightmare not to have it!

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

@@terrylayne11 thanks so much for watching, most of my videos always can be applied to not just Panama but traveling anywhere, having a plan is always a good thing to do!

[@jamesduddleston-f5x]

Ms. Mary thank you for the content in your video, well done. FYI I'm a Federal retiree myself and have Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) for my health insurance. You should check out this company during the next enrollment period and see if you can switch insurance plans. I haven't moved to Panama as of yet but getting ready. I recently spoke with the FSBP agents and there are four hospitals in Panama City that accept FSBP and direct bill. The hospitals are Centro Medico Paitilla, Hospital San Fernando, Hospital Nacional and Hospital Punta Pacifica. I hope this helps you.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

I am good but thanks for sharing information and watching

[@amarie3309]

Your honesty is much appreciated

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thanks for watching

[@crystalprairie]

Hospital Chirique in David will accept some Medicare Advantage plans for emergencies.

[@MonkInTheWild]

Thank you! FINALLY some honest and helpful info. This is just the usual rosy, used car saleman dribble. There's challenges everywhere so when it's hard to arm myself with info, it makes me suspicious.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thanks for watching

[@donnapatterson3153]

Thank you, Mary, for very informative healthcare information! You delivered as usual! 💜

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thanks so much for watching

[@notthatvashti8127]

Thanks Mary. The Veterans' medical care options were great pieces of info to share.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@latanyabest6420]

Mary, as usual, you have provided great information in detail for us to consider. I appreciate your authenticity and balanced approach to the topics you cover. Keep up the great work.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thank you so much!😊

[@ColetteElizabeth]

Thank you. This was very helpful information.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

So glad! You are welcome

[@dianneyung111]

Excellent information. Thank you. This is a case of failing to plan, which equals planning to fail. Some of the situations you mentioned occur right here in the US, especially in the more rural areas. In my research on Panama, there seems to be a two-tier system for everything: private and public. You get what you pay for. If you can afford to go private, then do so.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Well said!

[@tonyetheselfcaremaven]

This is detailed and i appreciate this information.

[@sharonwalker5684]

This was very informative I so appreciate you Mary and all you do for us single black wonen. May God continue to enlarge your territory…

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@VoyageHER]

This is such valuable information! Thanks, Mary 💙

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sonyahawthorne7145]

Great information! Thanks for this great detail!

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@christines5430]

Excellent information! Thank you.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MYTYIAALLEYNE]

Much needed information Mary Gracias 🙏🏾

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

You are so welcome

[@debras.4718]

Thanks so much for this vital info!

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edithdonaldson9483]

Thank you Mary

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

You are so welcome

[@mariabarnes4962]

Thank you Mary for information. I have seen similar scenarios here in the US . 911 call does not automatically result in transport to the ER.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

@@mariabarnes4962 it’s not the same because they can actually take you if needed, the ones here have to call someone else to transport you

[@amarie3309]

As a nurse in the US I can attest that calling 911 does not guarantee transport. I have all my ducks in a row and I’ve had to advocate that this person needs to go. It’s because the transport people are the low man on the totem pole and the hospital may not want to accept the patient when delivered

[@elenalepotova6623]

​@@MarysseasonedexpatlifeWhat will be done if you can't even talk never mind phoning somewhere else to transport you. Will they phone themselves to transport company?

[@sfedrickbridges]

Always appreciate your honest and balanced info.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@ms.kbates3830]

Hi Mary, Thank you for this content.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

@@ms.kbates3830 you are welcome

[@pamelar.edwards2617]

Thanks for the information. Thanks for your service in the armed forces. I did not know that we could carry our insurance over into an international plan. I work for the federal govt . and will be sure to inquire and do my research about this.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Yes check with your insurance plan, thanks for watching

[@millieruddock4988]

Thank you. Great info

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@ajeneebene6033]

Bonjour Mme Mary, Merci pour ces informations..je suis présentement au Panama où je planifie me retraiter d'ici deux ans. J'ai un frère qui y vit depuis plusieurs années. Je suis informée qu'il est préférable de prendre une assurance privée.. Merci beaucoup pour le volet international.. Vous faites un excellent travail d'information ..😊😉 Encore Merci!

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

gracias por ver de nada

[@ourblazingworld]

our 911 in Louisiana is similar. They assess first then if they deem you need to go to ER they will transport. Also when they have to transport from stairs they often use a transport chair. I HAVE TONS of experience with USA 911 due to a 96 year old mom that lives with me. ALSO in the USA if medicare determines you didn't NEED to be transported and you took transport anyway they will bill you $1500... yes medicare.... so many people buy an annual ambulance service via a private company here called Acadia Ambulance

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Thanks for sharing

[@ourblazingworld]

@@Marysseasonedexpatlife I just feel so bad when this happens to people anywhere, I feel emergency services need an overhaul in the USA for sure.

[@crystalprairie]

Santa Fe Hospital and some other hospitals in the country will accept the Medicare Advantage plans for emergencies.

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Good to know, Is there any out of pocket cost for the patient?

[@seizeself-loveself-care9869]

Hi Mary. Does Panama accept Medicare for ppl who are on social security?

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

I have not heard of anyone using Medicare for health benefits but maybe that’s a question for Medicare directly

[@mtngrl5859]

If you have Medicare Advantage-that is the only Medicare that pays out of the US- there is coverage for emergencies not regular care. Often you have to pay first & be compensated by Medicare. Best to have travelers ins & then get compensated from Medicare.

[@khrisna-rajannemakeda7390]

Thank you Mary for such a wealthy of information. I’ve been watching you on and off when time permits me. I’m not a vet. However, I would like to apply now , for my pensionado visa before I retire in 2026. I would also like to visit next year, before I do so. Do you have any recommendation/ reference for a honest immigration attorney? Cost for a single person etc ?

[@Marysseasonedexpatlife]

Yes please watch my videos on how to get a pensionada visa and the interview with my immigration attorney- two separate videos

[@jamesfry4058]

Very informative. Just curious ..... how's your Spanish?

[@private2765]

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