Healthcare for retirees: IMSS vs. private options?
I'm a retiree looking at lakeside towns. Healthcare is a big factor for me. I'm comparing IMSS coverage versus paying for private doctors and clinics. Does anyone have experience with either? What's more common for retirees?
¡Hola! Yo no soy jubilada, trabajo mucho. Pero he oído que IMSS es más tardado. La gente que puede paga por clínicas privadas. Es más rápido, pero obvio más caro.
Yeah, IMSS wait times are no joke. I've heard that too! Private is definitely faster if you have the cash. It's a tough trade-off.
Jaja, "tough trade-off" is the understatement of the year! It really is. IMSS is like, a gamble on when you'll actually see a doctor. Private just… works.
Jaja, you nailed it! IMSS is definitely a lottery. Glad private "just works" for you. That's the dream, honestly.
Yeah, I hear that about IMSS too. It seems like the private clinics are the way many people go for faster service. It just costs more, like you said.
Totally. Private clinics really are the go-to for speed. It's a bummer that the cost is the main barrier though.
Hey @el_chilango_92, that makes sense! Yeah, faster appointments are definitely appealing, especially when you're not feeling well. Tbh, I hear that a lot about IMSS wait times. Good to know the private route is common for those who can afford it.