Hil

On 12/19/2016 at 7:16 AM, Bonnie said:

From the Rodny Direct notice: " Rodny is not authorized to publish the Mae Lewis price list . . . ."

I seriously doubt--and I'm sure Mark will correct me if I'm wrong--that a telephone call to determine the cost of a hospital service would constitute a "consultation." If I correctly understand the roles of Irma and Gloria, it is to serve as facilitators or mediators with the hospital/doctors if needed.

Phone numbers, as published in the RD notice:

Irma Castillo Smith: 6716-2843

Gloria Martinez: 730-5263 or 730-5960

As I recall, Irma does not speak English. Does Gloria? Or does one consult with them via Rodny?

Perhaps Mark or Rodny can tell us the qualifications of Irma and Gloria to serve in this capacity.

Irma speaks fluent english.

I don't understand people NOT WANTING to assimilated with these people and their culture. What were they thinking when they moved here? Parking isn't a problem for the Panamanians nor for me-----I adjusted for the parking and find a place and walk if necessary that way my lazy A$$ can get some exercise. Just look at how the panamanians use space in a house, store, or hotel. And, yes the parking spaces are smaller and limited. Solution, get a smaller car. What would be a nightmare is; if the majority of Panamanians were driving. Luckily only about 50% of the adults drive. Happiness comes from a roof, warm bed, food, clothing, a couple of dollars, and understanding YOU are happy whereever you take yourself.

17 hours ago, ARF said:

Keith, it is very common in the States and Canada.   There are several different companies who "monopolize" this industry.  I cannot truthfully say that I know that all microchips are "cross referenced" from one company to another - which in my opinion it should be.....that is really the only way to make this idea effective.

I live part time in the Cayman Islands, and the microchip my dogs have are based in Canada.  Like all technology today, it doesn't really matter where you are, as long as you have an effective system. 

Panama, as far as I am aware, and anyone with more knowledge please correct me, does not have a viable microchip system in place.

Would that be competition instead of monopoly?

I'm over 65. Blue Cross Blue Shield. You can call them about 70.

100% hospital

100% surgery

100% anestesia

$1000 year for ambulance $100 per event

$100 copay hospital

$200 copay Punta Pacifica 

30% copay xrays

$500,000.00 year coverage

Transplants max $250,000.00

Yearly deductible $350

$5000 max on pharmacy or medicines

vaccinations are listed seperately but cheap

And $20,000.00 death policy included

$247.00 month

As I stated it's for all of central america not Mexico.

There are other small benifits but I'm too lazy to type them. 

Contact Pan Am.

My GF has the Same Benifits with the same company for Panama only because she is under 65 and $101 monthly.

Different strokes for different folks. I have more coverage than i need in the usa with medicare and 100 disable vet coverage. I just want to cover my ass while in central america. With coverage with Punta Pacifica I doubt I would travel to the US for any treatment. Besides, I was paying $500 monthly for BCBS with less coverage actually. Punta Pacifica is the way to go with serious problems. David hospitals could hopefully stabalize until transfer to Panama City.

If you're are under 65 you can save probably minimum $150 a month for good insurance with this company.

Pan American Life in David is an american owned health provider. They are out of new orleans. They have been doing business in central and south america for over 20yrs. I have two plans. Mine is as good if not better than BCBS at half the price for a single person in the USA and it covers all of "central  america" not including Mexico. Her Plan is the extact same as mine for Panama only for $101 a month. I couldn't get the Panama Only Plan because of my age, over 65, but it is affordable and a good policy. But they did include Panama in the central american plan. It's all about the money. They require a physical and blood work from Mae Lewis or Hospital Chiriqui. Ironically it pays more when reimbursing for Mae Lewis than Hospital Chiriqui. Hospital Chiriqui is considered "preferred" because of staff and equipment. Ironically, the same doctors work both hospitals I've been told. The equipment must be different to a degree hence the higher price for Hospital Chirqui. Once again, it's about the money. Also, it's about what you can afford. I am covered with Pan Am at one of the best hospitals in the world, Punta Pacifica Hospital, Panama City, Panama (John Hopkins Hospital). If you want to know the price of my coverage message me. If you want details for different plans visit them in the strip mall on the left after crossing the over pass in David. You'll need spanish skills or someone with spanish skills with you. My broker speaks perfect English and helped me at times in the Pan Am office. If you want the brokers name and number message me. He can get you quotes from several companies pretty quick by email.

great video!!

It's about time the U.S. starting sending a message. They needed a start date. Maybe Haiti will do the right thing now.

No complaints here. It was $1.18 a litre when I moved here in 2014.

Not much good for us living in Chiriqui. Maybe they will start a connection from David to Panama Pacifico International Airport.

Really good meal, thanks.

Penny, thanks so much. They had just what I needed. THE HUNT IS OVER FOLKS!!!

I will drop by there tomorrow Penny. thanks

Looking for a set of good used golf clubs. Message me if you have or know someone that has clubs for sale.

Thank you,

Hil

They were closed the 11th around 4:30. Is this a regular closing day, Tue?

The form for change of address is on this page of the Embassy's website. 

I didn't have to make the trip to the Embassy to change the address. I think you can email it PDF to the embassy and they will take care of it for you or DHL. Just call them to make sure.

https://panama.usembassy.gov/ssae.html

I could do this "splashing paint". I'm good at it.

We went to Volcan for Mexican food Sunday. As we left, around 1:30, we ran into the parade also.

Is the Volcan Flower Festival And Parade this weekend?

2 Samsung s3 mini

$200 for both of them

or $115 each

Good camera

3 and 4g capable

email;

hajenkjr1@gmail.com

Thanks to You and Bud this is an interesting information site. Glad it's You and Bud sifting through the nonesense (opinions) on here instead of me!!! Thank You.

Note; The island has Fer De Lance snakes on it. I guess they can swim also.

Colombia/Costa Rica pics soon I hope. Maybe Cuba later on this year or first of next year. It's travel time!!

10 hours ago, Marcelyn said:

A personal message for Hil. 

So very disappointed with your decision to remove your blog data on the Isla Boca Brava.

I am always eager to learn of new developments here in Panama and I so enjoyed your pictures regarding this project. I understand your intention was to share information about this development. And it is interesting material.

Please reconsider and keep us informed as this beautiful undertaking goes forward.

Marcelyn

 

Marcelyn,

I will post details of progress as they unfold. PICS only. I will not post the URL again. I was NOT advertising. I'm a friend of the developer. Not an agent. If someone on this site feels the need to help the developer with new ideas or get into sales--he is always open to suggestions. All the information anyone needs is on the huge BillBoard on the way to David before you reach Dolega on the right hand side of the highway before the Terpel.

Cheap in all the pharmacies in david. you just have to look for them on the shelf. don't ask for cardio. just grab the 81mg.

It's been a year now since my policy went bad with them. I haven't gotten my refund yet and I was promised one.  I bought it through a local broker and they give me the same run around every time I email them. The broker has NOT made an effort to contact the government angency that took over this company and get refunds for the customers. Another typical----you lost it here so what!!!

More good information. 

50 minutes ago, Penny said:

Hilary

Unless the item is listed in the law, there is no discount on it no matter how many pensionado card you present or how many managers you speak to.

This is simple. Now, as a voluntary courtesy, several of the grocery stores offer a 10% discount to pensionados the day the social security checks arrive. This is a promotional effort on their part and doesn't have anything to do with the law.

I'm thinking I got 5% on check day for groceries at Romeros. Could be wrong I didn't save my reciept. I do remember telling my woman that I saved 20 cents!!!!! lolololol