A common pattern for expats is to balance costs with their preferred care. They do this by pairing paying cash for routine private care and using Modalidad 33 as a low-cost option for catastrophic events. Younger, healthier retirees often skip formal insurance coverage entirely.

Considering medevac insurance doesn’t mean that you are assuming the worst-case scenario will happen. Instead, you are closing a gap in your current healthcare. We all know healthcare gaps can lead to big expenses.

Healthcare costs in Mexico typically run 50% to 90% less than in the US. To understand why, it helps to look at the significant differences in how healthcare is managed in each country. These differences are what cause such a big disparity in the costs.

CMS has introduced the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. This is a short-term pilot project to determine the financial and health impacts of Medicare paying for weight loss drugs.

Don't let healthcare planning be an afterthought. Moving your healthcare to Mexico should get just as much attention as every other part of your move.

Mexican and international insurers offer various plans with access to private hospitals and clinics. This option typically has shorter wait times in more modern facilities. A bonus for expats is that English-speaking staff is common. The downside of private insurance is the cost, as it typically comes with higher premiums.

It's a common and costly mistake for retirees to assume their United States Medicare plan will cover medical expenses while they're living in Mexico. This error often comes from reading flawed information online.