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SoCalDem

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5. The problem happens when they have chronic health issues

Reply to Coyotl (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:21 AM

Apr 2013

It's fine to find a place with $300 a month rent, but if you cannot participate in their health care system..or they don't have one, you did not gain much.. medicare is not always applicable for expats.

Friends of ours retired to Mexico, but left their address as their son;s house & they return a few times a year to see the doctor..but they are not in ill health ....now..

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Which country has low enough cost of living for Americans on Social Security? [View all] Coyotl Apr 2013 OP

I and wife have been retired in the Philippines..... Oldfolkie Apr 2013 #1

Art Bell? is that you? darkangel218 Apr 2013 #8

K&R Sherman A1 Apr 2013 #2

The Lake Chapala Mexico area caters to American retirees. LeftInTX Apr 2013 #3

Kick LeftofObama Apr 2013 #4

The problem happens when they have chronic health issues SoCalDem Apr 2013 #5

I think the Philippines would be one of the best deals going - 'll probably retire there myself Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #6

K&R Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #7

Thanks for the useful responses so far. Coyotl Apr 2013 #9