Medical and Dental Vacations

Greetings everyone! Today we are beginning what we hope to be daily, if not several times weekly posts in this blog.

Today I am just going to comment on the topic of medical and dental vacations.

These types of trips are becoming ever more popular as the number of uninsured and under insured people grows in the United States and elsewhere. This is a common question I often get from friends calling me, as well as potential clients.

The truth of the matter is that Costa Rica has first world medical and dental treatments at third world prices!

As an example, a few years back and friend asked me how much it would cost to get a certain amount of dental work done that would cost him about $30,000.00 at home.

Fortunately, I had some of my Tico friends around at the time, and they all agreed that the work he was seeking could be done very well here for only around $5,000.00, which is a considerable savings, I think you would agree!

However, you need to be cautions, as there is at least one well known clinic that not only over charges by local standards, but also does their reconstructive dental work in a very bad way that causes the patient undue discomfort and sometimes even damage. However, they are in business because they take out major advertising on a regular basis in leading English language media.

Unfortunately, making your choice by reading ADVERTISING, can lead you into a lot of trouble. If you are really serious about getting the best treatment for your buck, you need to contact a Costa Rican consultant who can steer you in the right direction.

This is where I can help, as well as providing you guidance in many other fields. I DO NOT receive a commission for this type of referral, and so can assist you in this and other concerns in a fair and honest way. I charge a reasonable retainer for my services, and what you get is unbiased help because I do not have a commission incentive.

If you are interested in consulting with me, go to my online guidebook, "So, Ya Wanna Move to Costa Rica?", and fill out a Helpdesk ticket.

Another alternative would be to go to some of the popular online Costa Rica discussion lists for advice. My first comment on that is that "you get what you pay for." And as such, FREE ADVICE MAY NOT TURN OUT TO BE SO "FREE" IN THE END.

The other comment I have on this subject is that you need to remember that these lists are infested with people who have a financial interest in being there. They either earn a commission from their "free advice," are are the business owner themselves shamelessly hawking their wares.

This is why if you are really serious about either your move, or other matters concerning Costa Rica, it is best to HIRE someone to WORK FOR YOU instead of against you. I have an extensive network of reputable contacts here after almost 14 years of living in this country.

It truly makes a difference!

John