Universal healthcare in Mexico
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This article gives only a small glimpse of how healthcare works in Mexico. I actually think healthcare in Mexico is good, compared to other countries.
The thing is that Mexico doesn't have all these insurance companies. It's not a business. It's a whole different system. You don't really ''buy insurance''. If you work full time, you [should, according to federal law] get insurance automatically, and it's the same insurance for everyone (Seguro Social). You are assigned a clinic depending on where you live. But that's the tricky part. Some hospitals are better equipped than others. Some states have more resources. And if you have a rare condition, the hospital many times doesn't have the medicines you need or doesn't provide the treatment. So it really depends on where you are located.
If you don't work, there are many programs that you can apply for, and many of them are very cheap or even free. They usually cover checkups, common injuries like broken bones, burns, etc, basic eyecare (glasses may be provided for free or a really low price like 10$).The private market is the best though. The best part is that specialized medicine is not very expensive, it's very good, and you have a lot of options. My family and I always went to private doctors when we lived there, and we got the best medical attention possible.
The side that this video doesn't mention though is that the universal healthcare doesn't cover everything. It really depends on the state's funds. It can be very good, or very bad. Things like the ones the couple mentioned are covered most of the times for free or a relatively small price, since they weren't serious problems. Also, the waiting time to get an appointment can be CRAZY. My aunt had to wait 2 or 3 months to see a doctor for her arthritis. My grandma, who has heart problems, also had to wait like 2 months to see an specialist. For serious conditions, I wouldn't praise it so much.
For an American who gets paid in dollars, seeing a private doctor in Mexico is relatively cheap because they earn more than the average Mexican. But an average Mexican doesn't earn as much as an American , so seeing a private doctor all the time isn't possible. They get paid in pesos, and spend in pesos. My experience there was really good, but I know other people's experience has been horrible. Something to consider.
The thing is that Mexico doesn't have all these insurance companies. It's not a business. It's a whole different system. You don't really ''buy insurance''. If you work full time, you [should, according to federal law] get insurance automatically, and it's the same insurance for everyone (Seguro Social). You are assigned a clinic depending on where you live. But that's the tricky part. Some hospitals are better equipped than others. Some states have more resources. And if you have a rare condition, the hospital many times doesn't have the medicines you need or doesn't provide the treatment. So it really depends on where you are located.
If you don't work, there are many programs that you can apply for, and many of them are very cheap or even free. They usually cover checkups, common injuries like broken bones, burns, etc, basic eyecare (glasses may be provided for free or a really low price like 10$).The private market is the best though. The best part is that specialized medicine is not very expensive, it's very good, and you have a lot of options. My family and I always went to private doctors when we lived there, and we got the best medical attention possible.
The side that this video doesn't mention though is that the universal healthcare doesn't cover everything. It really depends on the state's funds. It can be very good, or very bad. Things like the ones the couple mentioned are covered most of the times for free or a relatively small price, since they weren't serious problems. Also, the waiting time to get an appointment can be CRAZY. My aunt had to wait 2 or 3 months to see a doctor for her arthritis. My grandma, who has heart problems, also had to wait like 2 months to see an specialist. For serious conditions, I wouldn't praise it so much.
For an American who gets paid in dollars, seeing a private doctor in Mexico is relatively cheap because they earn more than the average Mexican. But an average Mexican doesn't earn as much as an American , so seeing a private doctor all the time isn't possible. They get paid in pesos, and spend in pesos. My experience there was really good, but I know other people's experience has been horrible. Something to consider.