The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025
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The best country in Europe to be able to get private and/or supplemental health insurance for over 70 year olds. At a cost a retiree can afford. In lieu of that, countries that bring you into a high quality state health care system quickly. Thanks!
Healthcare in Portugal is excellent, especially in the private sector. The only company that covers those over age 70 is called MGEN. You can go online and request a quote to give you an idea of cost. Just to to give you an idea my husband is 70 and I am 64 and we pay around 550 euros per month for the two of us, and the coverage is excellent. We are with another company because we have been here for 6 years.
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good afternoon, I’m going to be starting a roaming retiree plan this year, but I’ve gotten conflicting answers on medical care available. What kind of medical plan do I need to live in a country for one month or two say France or Italy? I have international Blue Cross, but I’m told that I would have to pay out-of-pocket and then get reimbursed by the insurance company. Are there any health medical plans if an emergency were to arise in the country? I’m staying in?
Hello,
You can get international health insurance to cover you while you're in France. That being said, anyone can make an appoint at the doctor here and it will cost you €25 - the fees for healthcare are very low compared to the US. You can also use any French medical services while you're here, if you need them.Tuula, IL France Correspondent
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I hear a lot about selling everything before a move abroad? Is that really necessary? Kindly elaborate.
In my situation I can't afford to keep paying rent AND travel. Maybe yours is different and you can travel while you make up your mind about going all in. Also, the cost of shipping goods internationally is prohibitive for most and you can buy everything you need once you find housing. Or rent a furnished place for the first year. Lots to think about!
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Can one find a long term rental (3 to 6 months) in Portugal in order to get a better feel of the country?
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Terry, I missed the first part of your presentation. Where is the region within Portugal you were talking about? I am interested in the north above Porto. Do you know anything about that region? Any thoughts or recommendations?
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Do you have a Panama relocation service(s) you can recommend? Does one need that to learn more about the country? Are there areas outside of Panama City that you recommend for expats to live? Thank you!
try Panama Relocation Tours. a TON of info
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which part of portugal has the clodest living to the beach but still isolated from the crowds?
Beach areas in Portugal just like the rest of the world get tourists in the summer, and we just need to deal with it., there is no way around it. We live in the Algarve, the area I am talking about here and we put up with summer tourists to enjoy the best weather in EUrope the rest of the year.
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Cant access the workshop unfortunately
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Related to the question by WINTERSVIC, I don't want to sell everything in order to move to Europe as I am a collector, but since I will need to start by renting before buying a place, are there storage rental units in Europe like there are in the US?
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DENISEMPETERSON said:
Do you have a Panama relocation service(s) you can recommend? Does one need that to learn more about the country? Are there areas outside of Panama City that you recommend for expats to live? Thank you!try Panama Relocation Services. a TON of info
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If there is conflict in Panama as China resists giving up control of the Canal and China pushs Anti- American sentiment, should we move there?
As others have mentioned here - thank you all for chiming in - Panama runs the Panama Canal, not China.
As a non-political "autonomous" entity the Canal is not affected by changes in presidents/administrations.
Panamanian enginners, geologists and others were already working at the Canal alongside Americans long before Panama took over running the Canal.
Panama was prepared by the US to run the waterway over a 20-year transition period, as laid out in the Torrijos-Carter treaty. Panama has been running the Canal extremely successfully since Panama officially took over in 1999 (so we're talking over two decades, 25+ years)
I do understand these concerns are coming from comments the type of which are unprecedented by a US president or president-elect.
I may not be able to predict exactly what's in store but we have good reason to expect that on a macro level things won't be changing much.
Some of you may be justifiably concerned because there just isn't a lot of LatAm foreign policy info or past examples to go on. Over the past years particularly with the covid crisis as a major concern, LatAm has not received nearly as much attention from the US government and now we're seeing new focus and interest.
But I agree with the experts who say: Looks like it’s all about 1- pressuring countries like Panama to do even more to try stem the refugee tide and 2- the always popular topic of tariffs and trade. Not any real belief that any US leader could rally enough support to “invade and annex Panama” or "take back the Canal."
With Panama's stellar track record and long history of close ties with the US (and a long list of other countries) I like many others here am still feeling great about my decision to live in this incredibly peaceful country often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America.
(This moniker stems from Panama's commitment - as home of the Panama Canal - to stay neutral. Panama has no military. The country has this year once again rotated into a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2025 & 2026. Panama became a sovereign republic with major support from the US over 100 years ago, in 1903. Panama has used the US dollar for over 100 years. The long history of friendship and respect between the US and Panama cannot be overstated.)
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Ronan is very excited about Northern Portugal, expecially Caminha. Are there expats who live in the area. What is the winter weather in Northern Portugal. I am very interested in moving to Portugal. I am a 75 yr single woman. Is it practicle for me to move to Eruope? I lived in Italy when I was much yournger and loved it.
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If there is conflict in Panama as China resists giving up control of the Canal and China pushs Anti- American sentiment, should we move there?
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Ehat health insurance do you use in Mexico and or can you keep your Medicare and fly home for any serious issues?
Yes absolutely, I have several friends that go back to the US or Canada to use their Medicare. In Mexico there is excellent health care and it's very affordable. You can use the public system, have private health insurance, or just pay as you go. For health insurance, I would recommend contacting an insurance broker that specializes in living abroad like VITALSURANCE. Gabriel has a lot of information and you can find him at www.Vitalsurance.com
Bel - IL Mexico Correspondent. -
The best country in Europe to be able to get private and/or supplemental health insurance for over 70 year olds. At a cost a retiree can afford. In lieu of that, countries that bring you into a high quality state health care system quickly. Thanks!
Hello,
For France, you can go on the public system, there are no age restrictions. Most everyone uses the public system, I've found not much difference from the private one. Top up / supplmental insurance starts at $80 a month and covers the 20-30% not included in your public healthcare rights.
Tuula, IL France Correspondent
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Ronan is very excited about Northern Portugal, expecially Caminha. Are there expats who live in the area. What is the winter weather in Northern Portugal. I am very interested in moving to Portugal. I am a 75 yr single woman. Is it practicle for me to move to Eruope? I lived in Italy when I was much yournger and loved it.
Northern Portugal is cold and rainy during the winter. Caminha is a cute little town with bigger places nearby. I'd suggest that you reach out to Facebook groups pertaining to Portugal and especially in the north. There are many expats living there who would love to tell you more. Plan a trip and visit during the winter and see what you think. We live in the Algarve because we like it warm and drier but Portugal has something for most everyone.
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I am interested in living in Ireland or Scotland and have Irish/Scotich ancestry, but don't know how to get started with the process of becoming a resident. I am also not rich. Is there hope for someone like me, to get a second passport? PS...I am also interested in Portugal.
Where is the Silver Coast? You mentioned it was north of the Algarve.