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CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Thanks Patrick!!
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Dec 13, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Thanks Bonnie, good point. I am aware that there is a penalty but not hw much. Probably depends on the years you forfieted.
I have the VA but that would affect my wife.
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Dec 13, 2019
Patrick replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
Dec 12, 2019
Patrick replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
Dec 12, 2019
Bonnie Williams replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Think carefully before giving up your Medicare. Should you ever return to the States (and almost everyone does at some point) there will be a substantial penalty to reinstate both Part B and Part D (drugs). Also, if you keep Medicare, it gives you…"
Dec 12, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Many thanks for the PlanMed link Rod, I will look into it.
The cost for some of these plans is prohibitive because of our ages.
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Dec 11, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Many thanks for your reply Bob, much appreciated.
Is Hospital Cooperative in David? Do they have a website showing the discount plan, Spanish or English is fine?
I am covered by the VA in the states. We will drop our Medicare Part-B which is…"
Dec 11, 2019
Rod Taylor replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"It is now called PlanMed, run by Pan American Life
This is their site, which has rates: http://www.planmed.com.pa/
You can write or call them in English.
It is not a Castrostopic plan.  If you are looking for that, contact Magda Crespo…"
Dec 11, 2019
BOB G replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Here is an idea.  Get the Hospital Cooperative discount plan for $120 per person per year.   Open a separate bank account and put $1,000 into it.  Then deposit $100 per month.  After one year, you will have $2,200 in the account.  This is…"
Dec 10, 2019
Bonnie Williams replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Unless it has changed dramatically, this is not a catastrophic plan. The maximum payout is too low. "
Dec 7, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"I neglected to indicate that we would be looking at a high deductible, catastrophic type coverage."
Oct 20, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Thanks again Robert, if they provide a website link to their plan in Spanish or English please post it. Any info regarding the plans coverage for seniors will also be appreciated. 
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Oct 20, 2019
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Oct 20, 2019
Robert replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Here is the notice for the health plan.  This is at the Tuesday meeting
Tuesday, October 29 – Pan American Life Insurance – Medical Plan – Elsa Vergera – Medical health insurance including hospitalization, ambulance, emergency care and coverage for…"
Oct 20, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth updated their profile
Oct 20, 2019
CC and Ray Leseth replied to CC and Ray Leseth's discussion Hospital Chiriqui discount program
"Many thanks, Robert, we will be visiting from the states and are considering the Pensionado Visa program. We are young at heart but considerably older physically. ;)
Would not qualify for most other Panamanian health insurance or the cost would be…"
Oct 20, 2019
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