Health Insurance for People Living Abroad

The waves are crashing on the white, powdery sand. Palm trees are swaying in the warm breeze. The view of the turquoise waters has a soothing, almost hypnotic effect. You don't want to leave, and decide to make the bold move: leave the cold winters forever! I have great news for Americans and Europeans interested in relocating to the Dominican Republic! Health care coverage is affordable and high quality. Private clinics offer affordable fees for a visit. Without insurance, a doctor's visit will be about $10-15 U.S. dollars. Why would you bother getting health insurance when high quality care is so affordable? Major illness or surgery make health insurance a worthwhile purchase. Medical insurance policies cost only $500-600 US dollars annually for a couple, or twice that for a family of four. Cheaper policies can be purchased, but they will not cover major surgery. There are many insurance brokers in the Dominican Republic that can sell you the policy that best suits your needs.

Another great bargain is dental work. Dentists here are highly skilled and will charge you about half what you will pay in Europe or the United States for the same procedure.