Tag Archives: medical tourism

Can One Live in the US for Under $2,000 a Month?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Retire Early Lifestyle

If you can manage the cost of housing, you can live just about anywhere in the world. This is a huge consideration. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Housing, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged daily life, Finance, Happiness, health insurance, household expenses, housing, International Housing, lifestyle, medical tourism, Personal Strengthening, Retirement Experts, Travel | Leave a comment

I’m Ready to get out of the Rat Race

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I’m going to be 61 this year, and I’m ready to hang it up. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Housing, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged daily life, Happiness, health insurance, household expenses, housing, International Housing, lifestyle, medical care, medical tourism, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, retirement planning, Travel | Leave a comment

Quick Comparison: Chapala, Mexico to Panajachel, Guatemala

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

In answer to your question, which place, Chapala, Mexico or Panajachel, Guatemala do we like best, our answers are this: It’s hard to choose, and it depends. Continue reading →

Posted in Heart Song, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged daily life, Happiness, lifestyle, medical care, medical tourism, Perspective, Travel | Leave a comment

My Wife Wants to Retire Now, but Needs Her Employer Sponsored Health Care

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We understand your wife’s hesitation in giving up her work-provided health care. Getting sick or needing medical attention in the US is very expensive. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged health, health insurance, International Experts, medical care, medical tourism, pre-retirement planning, Travel | Leave a comment

See the World on 10k Annual Income?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We know a man who does some “slow travel” and he lives on $12k a year and seems to be able to manage that fairly well. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged daily life, household expenses, medical tourism | Leave a comment

Having Healthcare Needs Met Outside the U.S.

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Should we fear receiving health care in foreign countries while traveling? Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged doctors, health, hospital, medical care, medical tourism, Travel | Leave a comment

Orthopedic Care in Guatemala

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Artificial joints have improved greatly since they were first introduced around 40 years ago, and all the finest high-tech Biomet implants are imported to Guatemala direct from the manufacturer. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Health, Women's Work | Tagged doctors, health, medical care, medical tourism | 1 Comment

Domestic Medical Tourism

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We had hoped to make ourselves more “known” to the uninsured population requiring surgery, but primarily wanted to expose the price-fixing arrangements between hospitals and insurance groups. The first thing that happened, however, shocked us. Canadians started calling. And then flying to Oklahoma City for their surgery. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Health, Is It Work or Is It Passion? | Tagged doctors, Finance, health insurance, hospital, medical care, medical tourism, Perspective | 1 Comment

Don’s Personal Medical Tourism Experience

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

When I went to settle up my bill at the cashier’s, rather than be charged more for this second appointment, I was given a refund of $70, bringing the total cost of the MRI, consults, CD, report and insurance documentation to $470. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Health | Tagged doctors, health, hospital, medical care, medical tourism | 1 Comment

Buying Medical Care vs. Buying Medical Insurance

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

You can tell those “billions in profits” and “catastrophic expense” guys that you won’t be buying their products any more. You have a better plan. Continue reading →