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That’s a good idea as well, I will look into this but it would be nice to not have things like healthcare tied to my job which only seems feasible by leaving th
by lokma 2y ago
That’s a good idea as well, I will look into this but it would be nice to not have things like healthcare tied to my job which only seems feasible by leaving the country. I’m not expecting moving to magically fix all my problems but the trade off seems more worth it to me now (lower salary for better balance in life)
- remram 2y ago> not have things like healthcare tied to my job which only seems feasible by leaving the country You probably won't get state-provided health insurance the moment you move in, without a job, anywhere. Though a lot of countries won't let you die, you will assume more cost than you think (or be deported back).
- toomuchtodo 2y agoAt least in Spain, private health insurance is ~$1k/year as an expat. This covers almost all of your medical costs without copays, deductibles, etc. I have personally received this quote as an early 40s male with no major medical issues.
- remram 2y agoOh word. Thanks for sharing that. The cost of procedures is also usually much lower, regardless of whether you have insurance.
- big-green-man 2y agoNot just that, but you can get health insurance not tied to your job in the US. It costs some money, unfortunately it is tied to income, but if you're planning on lowering your income to improve your quality of life, it should help quite a bit on the healthcare cost side of things.
- mancerayder 2y agoUnfortunately the plans are extremely low-quality in some states. In New York State, for example, the 'marketplace' plans are ALL HMO's with high deductibles, and the networks are small. The state has some of the best healthcare in the world, but good luck if all the care you want is out of network. AND it costs up to 1K a month for a single and double for a family.