Medical Insurance - 03/02/05 08:30 PM
Hello! This is my first time posting here. My husband and I thinking of moving from the U.S. to Belize. Although we've done much research on the internet about the different areas, culture, retirement, etc., we are visiting Belize (San Pedro) for the first time this coming December to check things out in person.
My question is this:
I am on necessary medication for a degenerative joint disease (similar to rheumatoid arthritis). I know that in the U.S., without insurance, this medicine would cost us $2,500 a month = $30,000 per year. How does one go about getting medical insurance in Belize? How expensive is it? If we can get insurance, but this medication is not covered, does Belize have any kind of monetary assistance programs?
Thanks for any help and/or advice you can give!!
My question is this:
I am on necessary medication for a degenerative joint disease (similar to rheumatoid arthritis). I know that in the U.S., without insurance, this medicine would cost us $2,500 a month = $30,000 per year. How does one go about getting medical insurance in Belize? How expensive is it? If we can get insurance, but this medication is not covered, does Belize have any kind of monetary assistance programs?
Thanks for any help and/or advice you can give!!