Health care

GuestPoster14008Guest21 September 2020 12:51:59

Hi,
I am retiring to Morocco at the end of 2021 all being well and would be interested to know what other expats are doing about health insurance. I have been quoted some extortionate rates even though I'm in good health.
Does anyone know if it's better to get insurance in country of origin, buy it locally in Morocco or pay as you go and hope for the best?
Interested to hear experiences of hospitals, treatments, doctor surgeries and availability of any medication that may be needed.
Thanks

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AbuFulani Active member

Member since 08 January 2017

AbuFulaniActive member21 September 2020 13:19:17

I am planning to retire to morrocco in a similar time frame. From my research, it appears the "pay as you go" option seems the best way to go. Especially if you don't have serious health considerations. Health care is fairly inexpensive, compared to the cost of international health insurance for the expat.

GuestPoster14008 Guest

GuestPoster14008Guest21 September 2020 13:33:41

Thank you for that advice. I was leaning more towards that option.
Do you have concerns if you should need any long term care/medical treatment in the future?
I'm thinking worse case scenario of course.

AbuFulani Active member

Member since 08 January 2017

AbuFulaniActive member21 September 2020 13:39:20

Yes & no. I wouldn't "burn any bridges", in case I had to get back for any serious medical issues. Maybe if you have a pension, keep that insurance active or medicare, once it becomes an option.聽 Otherwise I would consider it a calculated risk.

GuestPoster14008 Guest

GuestPoster14008Guest21 September 2020 13:43:40

I agree with you and wish you luck with your adventure

Lisarzahn57 New member

Member since 28 October 2024

Lisarzahn57New member28 October 2024 18:46:37

@AbuFulani

I am an American who has lived there for 5 years and pay as you go is the best option.聽 Appointments are usually around $30 (300 mad) and scripts are cheap!