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mitodi38 · 12-28-2008, 12:30 PM

Hello.
Is anyone aware of the requirement for health insurance? I read that the Netherlands requires health insurance if you plan to live there. Is that the same for Aruba? Thanks.

*Andrea J.* · 12-28-2008, 08:49 PM

great question
i look forward to seeing the answers
andrea

Karen Lutzker · 12-29-2008, 11:47 AM

We are dear friends with a couple living in Aruba. The woman is an American Citizen that married a Dutch Citizen and has lived in Aruba for 35 years. Because she is an American Citizen she is able to have health insurance from a USA company. She is also covered by her husbands insurance as well. Many times she flies to Miami for specific medical treatments and other times she uses doctors in Aruba. For American's moving to Aruba, I advise them to check with their own insurance company at home to find how their insurance coveragewould work including the cost and co-pays outside the United States as well as call l-800-to-Aruba which is the one of the offices in the states for the Aruba Tourism Authority. I am sure someone in that office can guide you in the right direction with regard to how the system works regarding whether or not an American Citizen moving to Aruba is allowed to receive health insurance from a local insurance company.

*Andrea J.* · 12-29-2008, 01:42 PM

thanks for posting karen!!!

andrea

mitodi38 · 01-05-2009, 11:37 AM

Thank you for the information on USA insurance.

shieldon · 02-04-2009, 04:08 AM

Thanks Karen for the info. My mom's staying there for good and I'm helping her find a health insurance. She currently have BCBS, and I'm wondering if it's got service in Aruba.

mccarts11 · 02-04-2009, 02:27 PM

If I am traveling to Aruba do I have to worry that my insurance won't cover me? Or should I obtain trip health insurance?

cindyo · 02-04-2009, 07:05 PM

If anything happens to you on the island it is out of pocket $. Payment is due imediately.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 02-04-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccarts11

If I am traveling to Aruba do I have to worry that my insurance won't cover me? Or should I obtain trip health insurance?

As cindyo said, medical payments is due immediately after service. It can be paid in cash or credit card. You then submit the bill(s) to your insurance company (after it has been translated from Dutch to English).

Jarubian · 02-04-2009, 08:49 PM

I would also recommend Travel trip insurance from who ever you book the package, always better to send the claims to them first before your insurance company.

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mitodi38 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Health Insurance Hello. Is anyone aware of the requirement for health insurance? I read that the Netherlands requires health insurance if you plan to live there. Is that the same for Aruba? Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	great question i look forward to seeing the answers andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Karen Lutzker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: The beaches and the sea Posts: 361 Images: 9	Health Insurance We are dear friends with a couple living in Aruba. The woman is an American Citizen that married a Dutch Citizen and has lived in Aruba for 35 years. Because she is an American Citizen she is able to have health insurance from a USA company. She is also covered by her husbands insurance as well. Many times she flies to Miami for specific medical treatments and other times she uses doctors in Aruba. For American's moving to Aruba, I advise them to check with their own insurance company at home to find how their insurance coveragewould work including the cost and co-pays outside the United States as well as call l-800-to-Aruba which is the one of the offices in the states for the Aruba Tourism Authority. I am sure someone in that office can guide you in the right direction with regard to how the system works regarding whether or not an American Citizen moving to Aruba is allowed to receive health insurance from a local insurance company. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://www.cayenaweddings.com Aruba's First Destination Wedding Planner

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	thanks for posting karen!!! andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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mitodi38 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks Thank you for the information on USA insurance. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2009, 04:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
shieldon Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks Karen for the info. My mom's staying there for good and I'm helping her find a health insurance. She currently have BCBS, and I'm wondering if it's got service in Aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2009, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
mccarts11 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	If I am traveling to Aruba do I have to worry that my insurance won't cover me? Or should I obtain trip health insurance? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 424 Images: 3	I would also recommend Travel trip insurance from who ever you book the package, always better to send the claims to them first before your insurance company. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Love Aruba