Medical and Dental Tourism

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by cathexis

Michael Moore did a documentary on just this topic entitled, "Sicko." Might be

something to watch. He took a group of people in need of healthcare to Cuba.

Cuba has one of the best healthcare systems in this part of the world, and one

of their major exports to other Caribbean nations and S. America is their

excellent medical care. The people who went, some of which required

extensive medical work-ups, weren't charged anything. They said that there

wasn't even a way to charge people for the care.

That's where I am considering going for the extensive dental work that I need.

In the US, if you have Medicare, but don't qualify for Medicaid there's no

coverage for dental. My disability was over the cutoff for having the double

Medicare/Medicaid by 13 dollars...$13.00! What's that going to buy at the

dentist's office? The bib they put on you.....maybe...if you're lucky!

Good information to share!

That sucks by $13! I assume that you aren't working at all? If so, decrease your earnings.

Some state Medicaid plans do not even give dental. Which is ridiculous. Our teeth is connected to our health. There is some state financing so people can get cheaper dental care, at least (if you qualify). But, I believe that is with programs connected to dental schools. Just like a person can get cheaper hair cuts and such at hair stylist school.