tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post704190698407475987..comments2023-06-21T01:06:12.226-07:00Comments on Sailing with Terrapin: Cruising sans health insuranceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03675539947968464009noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-42574220953336526042018-02-03T07:59:28.444-08:002018-02-03T07:59:28.444-08:00Thanks for posting this and being so transparent. ...Thanks for posting this and being so transparent. Health care has been the largest hurdle as we plan out our next phase. It doesn't seem so daunting.John Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442170736398397279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-20542782263969303042016-10-06T05:16:57.405-07:002016-10-06T05:16:57.405-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anna Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633259957714692411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-86890751954054865442016-09-19T21:34:59.731-07:002016-09-19T21:34:59.731-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461553793249603137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-69772537186031727992016-09-10T10:24:56.257-07:002016-09-10T10:24:56.257-07:00We were never asked to prove anything...and if we ...We were never asked to prove anything...and if we had, I have endless documentation proving we were living in Mexico. Our passports alone show proof of living outside the USSailing with Terrapinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556519411815210696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-52989581801192519372016-09-08T13:15:30.275-07:002016-09-08T13:15:30.275-07:00I have read that sailing in international waters d...I have read that sailing in international waters does not count towards the 330 days out of the US so anyone doing passages of any length would not actually be able to prove they were in a foreign country to get the exemption.roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260551576215862428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-50964332229782453562015-11-12T19:32:04.991-08:002015-11-12T19:32:04.991-08:00Sometimes health insurance is needed where it'...Sometimes health insurance is needed where it's cost is beyond of customers. They can't afford it and so government give some opportunity to them to take health insurance. But when it is affordable, it's really unfair that you have already said. I think government should take some policy to make it so easy. Ryde Natural Healthhttp://www.rydenaturalhealthclinic.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-6912482295689501182015-09-25T10:12:45.814-07:002015-09-25T10:12:45.814-07:00Wow dental visit with tooth extraction $25!!! We a...Wow dental visit with tooth extraction $25!!! We are a cruising family and are back in the States for a bit (Alaska) living on our boat wintering before our next adventure. Trip to the dentist for one of our kids and they need an extraction. For xrays and teeth cleaning $600, extraction will be $2000+. We'll be looking for a second opinion. We may even look into Obama care while we're back in the States for 6 months. Crazy!!! Thanks for sharing your expenses. saltykisses.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612614054682185507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-34800720430350624012015-09-23T10:39:56.942-07:002015-09-23T10:39:56.942-07:00I just saw your post. Fantastic stuff. The longer ...I just saw your post. Fantastic stuff. The longer we stay Mexico and see how reasonable healthcare costs can be, the angrier I get about the healthcare racket that is going on in the States. Sailing with Terrapinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556519411815210696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-6453370866532208202015-09-21T09:18:48.493-07:002015-09-21T09:18:48.493-07:00Great info! Great info! Breezyhttp://wavetothewind.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-59095452070471839422015-09-20T18:15:38.755-07:002015-09-20T18:15:38.755-07:00Funny... we just wrote a post on this same topic l...Funny... we just wrote a post on this same topic last week. http://www.sailingcalypso.com/do-i-need-health-insurance/<br />Sadly, most people still think you cant travel without one... <br />btw. the best thing about Farmacias Similares is the big foam doctor!!Jasna Tuta https://www.blogger.com/profile/04055723760120030361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-90888169688959571852015-09-20T18:02:55.435-07:002015-09-20T18:02:55.435-07:00Good to know. Thanks!
Now time to talk the wife i...Good to know. Thanks!<br /><br />Now time to talk the wife into cruising. lolDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-59100697033427573932015-09-20T16:44:00.950-07:002015-09-20T16:44:00.950-07:00Thanks for that question! I will add in an edit re...Thanks for that question! I will add in an edit regarding the ACA. In a nutshell, US citizens living abroad are exempt from the penalty if they are abroad for at least 330 days in a 12 month period or a resident of a foreign country for a full tax year. The former obviously applies to us. I dont know about any other exemptions other than those, but here is where I found the info: https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions-tool/#/results/2015/details/citizen-abroadSailing with Terrapinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556519411815210696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-52809905759978181022015-09-20T13:17:41.981-07:002015-09-20T13:17:41.981-07:00I was about to bring it up too.
So yes, what Bree...I was about to bring it up too.<br /><br />So yes, what Breezy said.<br /><br />I've heard good things about medical facilities in many places around the world. I have spent time in Colombia and know it can be well regarded and not cost so much too. So nice when you can get the family taken care of and not blow through your budget.<br /><br />Safe travels.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510806044865858138.post-5562666104017002112015-09-20T11:02:04.043-07:002015-09-20T11:02:04.043-07:00Completely on board with this, but the big questio...Completely on board with this, but the big question is how do you get around the ACA? We pretty much never use our U.S. insurance, but when we do we can rest assured nothing will be covered. Seriously, pencil jabbing eye. I like to think of it as an extra $400+ per month tax (not to get political or anything...)Breezyhttp://wavetothewind.comnoreply@blogger.com