martykramer
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Florida
Speaks English
Registration: 25 November 2011
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Health Insurance by kathyaa
I recently read that a legal resident in Ecuador is eligible for the national health care program. Is this correct - can we really be covered under the national health plan merely by obtaining resident visas? This is an important question as we ...
I'm following this string too. I will be 65, and was under the impression that I will be covered once I obtain residency. My wife will be 56, and I expect to pay around mid 50's for her. I plan to keep paying my Medicare premiums for 2 reasons: ... Read More
Visiting Cuenca to consider living there by sebastiandangerfield
Hi, I plan to spend November in Cuenca determining whether to move there. I live in Minneapolis in the US - climate is a consideration as well as cost of living. I am looking to connect with expats to gain knowledge.
Is that a Spanish word for "Ey" for our Canadian friends? Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
Thanks Vinny. I'll see you in Cuenca this Thanksgiving when we come to visit. I think we will first live in Cuenca, and look at the coast during the 1st year that we are living there. If we find it's more to our liking, we'll move. That's the ... Read More
smallish towns to live in on the coast by judyanna
Hello everyone! I will be retiring to Ecuador within the next five years. I would appreciate any and all advise on smallish towns to live in on the coast. I have always been a beach girl. Do not want to live in a large city, something on the small ...
This all sounds wonderful. My wife and I plan to retire next year and we have been targeting Cuenca. I want the mountains and the culture that is part of Cuenca; but my wife prefers the beach. Is there a place on the beach where there will be ... Read More
Visiting Cuenca to consider living there by sebastiandangerfield
Hi, I plan to spend November in Cuenca determining whether to move there. I live in Minneapolis in the US - climate is a consideration as well as cost of living. I am looking to connect with expats to gain knowledge.
I'm in the same boat. I turn 65 in just over a year, and I plan to visit Cuenca later this year; perhaps November. I expect to retire somewhere around the summer/fall of 2013 and move from Florida to Cuenca then. I could use lots of help. When I ... Read More
Just Deciding to Become an Ex-Pat when I retire and could use Help
My wife and I are about 2 years from retirement. I am 63 and my wife is 55. We're wanting to retire in late 2013 or early 2014 and are just beginning to plan. Our first choice is Langedoc Region in France with Panama as a second choice. Our #1 ... Read More