Improving Healthcare (CAJA) in Costa Rica for Expats Locals

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#livingincostarica #grateful #relocation 'Improving Healthcare (CAJA) in Costa Rica for Expats Locals'. Johnny is a gringo/expat advocate and knows the healthcare system in Costa Rica and understands how it works and operates. Johnny helps expats (mostly), navigate the healthcare system in Costa Rica. He also works in the medical/dental tourism field for folks who may want plastic surgery, stem cell therapy, hip replacements, breast augmentation, dental implants and list goes on. Currently, Johnny is in discussions with the upper management at the Ministry of Health in hopes of streamlining the system. In this video, ''Improving Healthcare (CAJA) in Costa Rica for Expats Locals' we discuss his progress. If you're thinking about living in Costa Rica, it's good to educate yourself on how the CAJA works.
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@Kattywagon29 25 күн бұрын

Having worked with Johnny personally, I can definitely say that he is the best! You can tell that he really cares about people. I appreciate the work that he is doing to help Ticos and expats and I pray that his efforts will bare fruit soon.

@LisaLisa-wm7vr 25 күн бұрын

Welcome to the nightmare of socialised healthcare. As Canadian living in Costa Rica, I'm thrilled to finally have the choice between public or private healthcare. I didn't have that privilege in Canada. Thanks for the video.

@gilleschampagne8142 24 күн бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say. If Costa Rica manages to turn this around, he should come help governments in Canada cure our healthcare system.

@shelleysquires7225 25 күн бұрын

Good morning 🌺 Prevention starts with self care and personal responsibility, which, honestly, most are not willing to do. They look to "healthcare" to fix them. Self care is consistency in lifestyle and not a quick fix. I worked in holistic healthcare all of my life. I have seen this over and over again. Another great interview with Johnny. Thank you 🙏

@JohnnyKnowsCR 25 күн бұрын

Absolutely, it's important to take care of yourself. However, we also need to set people up for success by providing them with the tools they need. The current system allows for reactive care, but it requires significant effort to navigate effectively. Ultimately, we must help our fellow humans live a good life. Hopefully in the future view healthcare as a natural expression of our human instinct to care for one another.

@paulvta761 25 күн бұрын

Hey good luck Johnny

@shellijohnson3043 25 күн бұрын

Thank You!

@PuraVidaChief 23 күн бұрын

Great detailed podcast! Johnny, good luck with your meeting. You’re on to something! Michael, been watching you for several years. Thanks for all that you do.

@greenhealthcareinternation1986 19 күн бұрын

your welcome

@Hooped1 25 күн бұрын

Brilliant interview, thank you for bringing these issues more into focus. It's great to hear about all of this, it does get people thinking more about this important topic. Huge respect for Johnny in pursuing this! Great work as always, thank you for sharing this with us.

@cayetanocanales7662 24 күн бұрын

Saludos from tx. Thanks for the video. Y’all keep up the great work

@dakotahstr 25 күн бұрын

Thanks you tube for not sending me a notification. 😢 on a lighter note, Hola Johnny and Micheal. Love your videos. Remenants of Beryl up her in Ontario.

@JohnnyKnowsCR 25 күн бұрын

thankyou our pleasure

@livingdaybyday1174 24 күн бұрын

I arrived with an earache and they didn't want to treat me because I'm tica, I don't have insurance and it's not an emergency; Apparently some foreigners, like refugees, and others, do have benefits; like they protect them by agreements. That's what it seems, I don't know.

@soldotnaman 23 күн бұрын

Costa Rica needs to brace itself for the wave of Canadians and Americans moving down there that HAVE to see a specialist for EVERYTHING. Ticos need to have “front of the line” privileges ahead of every resident immigrant. My wife is a healthcare professional here in the USA and the abuse of medical care by hypochondriacs is appalling. Get out in front of this.

@luisarce2081 25 күн бұрын

@Maple597 25 күн бұрын

I will never seek residency because it is my understanding that I would need to pay 10% of my income into CAJA. In my case, private insurance is far cheaper than CAJA due to my income. CAJA needs to implement a maximum payment limit if they want higher income earners to seek residency. CAJA should never cost more than private insurance IMHO.

@stevefreno 25 күн бұрын

It’s actually been increased from ‘8-9%’ of your income to ‘18-19%’ …. They made this change about 2 1/2 years ago by requiring us to also enroll in the Costa Rican Social Security system and the Disability system. Remaining as a tourist and using private insurance is absolutely the way to go …. in our case, private healthcare is significantly cheaper than paying 18% of our pension and social security income into CAJA. 👍🏼

@ChrisP3000x 25 күн бұрын

"if they want higher income earners to seek residency" They don't.

@JohnnyKnowsCR 25 күн бұрын

I completely understand your viewpoint from a financial standpoint, and it's totally valid. However, it's also an opportunity to give back to those who have less and to appreciate the privilege of being in Costa Rica. We should view CCSS healthcare as a natural expression of our human instinct to care for one another. Have a blessed day

@AdamRitchie2 24 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyKnowsCR "giving back" via force backed by violence. How cute

@truestory923 21 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyKnowsCRyou really should move to Canada and see what happens when people receive things for free. This mentality breeds expectations, complete and utter laziness, dependence on the government etc etc This then leads to homelessness, sickness, theft increasing, complete devastation of areas of cities, long waiting lines, etc etc People NEED to contribute regardless of their income status. Giving poor people free things is NOT THE WAY

@riskyron1416 25 күн бұрын

My wife a Costa Rican has been waiting on surgery for the last 9 years. She is now 432 on the list. Both her sister and brother in law law are physicians I will get her the surgery in Panama, I will always go to Panama for free VA Health Care.

@brucesannino6181 22 күн бұрын

Free VA health care? PLEASE! say more about that. I've gotten all my VERY EXCELLENT health care from the VA in the US for the last ten years. I'm worried out of my witts about getting health care now that I'm living in CR. Thanks in advance!

@riskyron1416 22 күн бұрын

@@brucesannino6181 It is NOT FREE VA Health Care. It is Free Health Care at any Hospital or Clinic in Panama. Neither the VA or its Health Care exists outside the US. In 1991 the US gave Panama 2 fully equipped Naval Hospitals and this given in exchange. You will need a phone number and mailing address in PANAMA. A Costa Rica address and phone will get rejection. You cannot replace a lost VA Card in Panama. There are no VA Offices.

@riskyron1416 22 күн бұрын

@@brucesannino6181 To be clear, no narcotics will be prescribed, And they do not treat combat related things other than actual physical wounds,

@riskyron1416 22 күн бұрын

@@brucesannino6181 Houston VA serves all Vets living outside the US, Be sure you are registered there,

@brucesannino6181 22 күн бұрын

@riskyron1416 Thanks Ron. I really appreciate the information and especially the prompt reply. Best regards Sir

@Lisa-oy9ts 25 күн бұрын

Hey Michael great video. Johnny has so many good ideas. Just a note, your mic has sounded distant and unclear lately. Thank you!

@pigspigs76 25 күн бұрын

I think it’s both microphones picking up the same source, gives the sound a texture

@dcfreedom1 25 күн бұрын

I haven't watched the whole video yet so not sure if it's mentioned.. but can he advocate to improve it in the context of making it voluntary to pay into it if you're a resident. Or at least reversing those highway robbery rates for rentistas that they've been making bank on the last couple years. Is anybody still fighting for this?

@JohnnyKnowsCR 24 күн бұрын

I'm currently working on a proposal with CCSS to establish competitive rates, as many people prefer paying out-of-pocket privately rather than using it.

@pigspigs76 25 күн бұрын

How’s Jonny’s lifestyle community coming along

@JohnnyKnowsCR 24 күн бұрын

The community development is progressing, albeit slowly. The main obstacle has been insufficient funding on my part to proceed independently. Therefore, I am currently in the investor phase to secure the necessary funds for the initial phase of this project.

@pigspigs76 24 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyKnowsCR I been saying since I first heard of this (commenting) that these things ought to be generating a cash flow out the gate to show potential investors that it is sustainable and peak interest. Punta Mona was a self sustaining community on the Caribbean side that was doing it but unfortunately being in a protected mangrove zone had to shut down. In any event the farming component should be the tip of the spear wherein people can get boots on ground to be active on the land without structures, phase one could have been tents and hippies like Punta Mona

@pigspigs76 24 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyKnowsCR there’s two attached properties in Aguas Claras, Alajuela - 46 and 120 acre, easy to look up, this seems like a perfect spot for a Punta Mona 2.0 - what do you think of the area? I like that it’s year round green and cooler with lots of Costa Rica charm, still a reasonable distance to beaches and airport

@pigspigs76 25 күн бұрын

If Costa Rica wants a healthy population they wouldn’t have let franchises spam places like Nicoya 😅 they have more fast food than you can shake a stick at and the youth are becoming addicted to the same diet as Americans

@rogerlonergan542 25 күн бұрын

Is access to healthcare better in Costa Rica than the USA?

@JohnnyKnowsCR 24 күн бұрын

Article 62 of the Constitution of Costa Rica establishes the rights of citizens regarding healthcare and the social security system, particularly the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS). Here’s a summary of what it provides for all citizens: Right to Healthcare: Article 62 guarantees all Costa Rican citizens the right to healthcare. This includes access to medical services, hospital care, medications, and other necessary healthcare provisions. Universal Coverage: It emphasizes the principle of universal coverage, meaning that all citizens, regardless of their economic situation or ability to pay, have access to healthcare services provided by the CCSS. Equality in Access: The article ensures that healthcare services provided by the CCSS are accessible to all citizens on an equal basis, without discrimination based on race, gender, economic status, or any other factors. Protection of Health: It recognizes the protection of health as a fundamental value and obligation of the state, reinforcing the government’s role in promoting public health and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. Social Security Benefits: Beyond healthcare, Article 62 also extends to the broader social security benefits provided by the CCSS, such as pensions, disability benefits, maternity leave, and other forms of social protection. In essence, Article 62 of the Costa Rican Constitution enshrines healthcare as a fundamental right for all citizens, ensuring that the state, through the CCSS, provides comprehensive healthcare services and social security benefits to promote the health and well-being of the population. We should view healthcare as a natural expression of our human instinct to care for one another

@marziapoldi875 17 күн бұрын

Does Johnny sell private insurance for residents?

@MichaelMiller-fq9xg 25 күн бұрын

Hey Johnny, thank you for this valuable information! I'm moving to Costa Rica next month, and this helps. Would using AI to manage and control all of this paperwork make it easier, faster, and more efficient??? Enjoy your day 🎉 Pura Vida