Penny Lockhart
@pennylpl
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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About me
American
Lives in Chicago
Speaks German, some Spanish & French
Registration: 06 August 2014
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Health care and air conditioning by THE HILL FAMILY
Hola all, My family is considering the move to CR. We would travel around to see the areas that would interest us the most. I have 2 important questions. 1. I understand the health care system is pretty top notch, however since I have a ...
You won't be able to use Medicare in Costa Rica. It's only for the United States. That's what is keeping me in the U.S. I have disabled and on Medicare since 2002 and it didn't provide coverage for me when I lived in Mexico. Read More
info on everyday living in costa rica please by flashingblade
Hello to everyone. I shall be moving to Costa Rica or Honduras this time next year. I would love any info on either country please. I've read the government websites and tourist brochures but id like to have some contacts on the ground who know ...
Why Honduras? It is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, with the world's 2nd highest murder rate...only bested by Syria. Was there in April for the 2nd time and a crew member from the Norwegian America Pearl was shot to death ... Read More
Moving out of Costa Rica by davidray
Hello all.My wife and I bought a house in the San Ramon/Belize area last year.She passed this June of ALS and now I have decided to sell and travel.The house sits on top of a mountain with views of 3 towns and Nicoya bay front and rear of house w/ ...
David, will you be going back to Thailand? Did you like it there? Just curious... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
Cuppa, it's so kind of you to send me this very information. People with ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease take the same medication that I take, Remicade. It runs more than $7,000 every time I get it (every 8 weeks) at a hospital ... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
Thanks so much for your response. I think the 6 months a year might work for me, if I plan on 2 trips during that time for my infusions at Northwestern (I'll still, of course, participate in Medicare and supplemental coverage). In the event I ... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
thank you for your response. Did you mean that you doubted CAJA would cover Remicade and Reclast? It's not sounding very promising for me to come to CR. Remicade is a very expensive medication which I would not be able to afford on my own. ... Read More
Can you live in CR with $1500USD by rey0123
Hello, Im an american looking to leave the the US for a more laid back atmosphere. Im currently 29 years old and have a $1500 a month budget to live. My questions are: 1. What type of life can I have in CR for $1500 a month. 2. What cities are ...
Dr. Weirather, do you have any idea about the practice of rheumatology in Costa Rica? I have received excellent treatment for psoriatic arthritis at Northwestern in Chicago since 1998. I have been on Remicade IV for about 10 years. Side effects ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
David, is ARCR the acronym for Association of Residents of Costa Rica? Just curious. Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
thanks, David. I guess minor petty theft is better than being thrown to the ground and robbed. Although the thief didn't use a weapon, I was plenty scared...mainly because I feared breaking a bone!!! I had learned from previous winters in San ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
David, thanks for your input. I'm sorry to hear that food and electricity are high. I guess the major appeal of Costa Rica, for me, is the climate. I have lived abroad in Germany, France, and Mexico and know from my own experience that there ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi! I'm Penny Lockhart and my husband and I live in Chicago. I am a retired lawyer and my husband, Charles, is still practicing dentistry. After nearly 40 years of practice, he still loves it and isn't ready to retire!! I, on the other ... Read More