The Cozumel Sun News February 21, 2020

The Cozumel News Seguro Popular Ends, Mexico Immigration Fees 2020 and more!

Seguro Popular Ends

Seguro Popular, Mexico’s medical insurance for those without coverage has ended. In 2019 Changes to the program made it a once in a lifetime three-month coverage for foreign nationals.

As of January 1, 2020, Seguro Popular has ceased to exist all together replaced by President Obrador’s National Insurance program INSABI.

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Follow-up on INSABI

I was informed that INSABI is only available to Mexican Citizens. However, the employee I spoke to at Cozumel General did not seem very informed and consequently could not answer my questions.

There is speculation in the news that INSABI will be able to invoice Medicare therefore providing services to US Senior Citizens in Mexico. Likewise, Mexicans insured under INSABI would be able to receive care in the United States.

Due to the importance of this issue, I will schedule an appointment with the Hospital Director Dr. Villanueva to get further clarification.

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Other Health Care Options

In the meantime, I have reached out to Cozumel’s top two health insurance agencies Cozumel Insurance and CP Seguro Insurance.

The Cozumel Sun News will publish a description of what health insurance plans are available in the near future.

Mexico Immigration Fees 2020

If you are traveling to Mexico, applying for a Temporary, Work, or Resident Visa this year, here are the latest fees.

Internment by land (Only applies to the Representative Office of Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Tabasco and Campeche): Visitor border worker: $ 403 MXN

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Internment by land, sea or air

*For the reception and study of the application and, where appropriate, the issuance of immigration document proving the condition of stay:

Visitor without permision to work for pay: $ 575 MXN

Visitor with permission to perform paid activities: $ 3,207 MXN

Visitor for adoption purposes: $ 3,111 MXN

Temporary Resident:

Up to one year:    $ 4,271 MXN

Two years:           $ 6,400 MXN

Three years:         $ 8,106 MXN

Four years:           $ 9,607 MXN

Permanent Resident: $ 5,206 MXN

Change of stay condition: Reception and study of the application and, where appropriate, the authorization of the change of stay condition: $ 1,365 MXN

Regularization of the immigration situation: Reception and study of the application and, where appropriate, the regularization of the immigration situation: $ 1,365 MXN

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Certificates, permits and authorizations

Certificate to verify immigration status:                $ 437 MXN

Departure and return permit to the country:         $ 437 MXN

Authorization to carry out paid activities to the temporary resident and the temporary student resident:                      $ 3,207 MXN

Authorization of the condition of temporary resident stay, when the foreigner proves to be a minister of worship or belong to a religious association, for each year:                                        $ 1,012 MXN

APEC Business Travel Card: For the study, processing and, where appropriate, issuance of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC):                         $ 1,412 MXN

Apply on Line at www.gob.mx/inm. Initial applications should be made in your home State / Country. Questions call: 800 00 46264

*In other words, if the application is denied, you do not get a refund

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