Mexico on my Mind, and our sister site, American Insurance for Expats, offers an excellent international, medical travel insurance policy. This policy not only works for citizens of the U.S. or Canada traveling abroad, but it also works for foreign citizens coming to visit you. Convenience The convenient part about a travel medical policy is […]
Ten Travel Tips To Get Through The Airport Quickly
Help make your international travel less stressful in the airport by attending to these tips before you leave the house-some more obvious than others! Mexico Airport Travel Tips Go through your purse or wallet and take only what you need to bring to the area you are going to. Take out anything that could be […]
Tips For A Successful Mexico Vacation
Here are a few helpful hints to make sure your international vacation is the best it can be: 1) Call your credit card companies and notify them of your travel plans so they do not freeze your credit cards when uncommon, foreign charges come through. A quick phone call will keep your credit cards working. […]
Why Purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance?
No one expects anything to go wrong on the vacation they have been saving and looking forward to for months. But sometimes accidents happen and they do go wrong. Mexico on my Mind wants to present 10 possible travel scenarios that may happen to you and your family members while on an international vacation you […]
ExPat Major Medical Insurance Covers Americans / Canadians
Most U.S. health plans do not cover Americans or Canadians living in Mexico. Mexico on my Mind offers a major medical, U.S. style health insurance policy with major differences: Worldwide coverage; medical evacuation options; on-line access to file claims and reach a customer service representatives, 24/7. No Provider Networks in Mexico The typical U.S. managed care network […]
Health Insurance in Mexico is Essential
No matter which country you are from, your national health care coverage will not be accepted in Mexico. In order to have international health care coverage, you will need to purchase a separate medical travel policy or long term major medical policy because Mexico does not have any reciprocal health care agreements with any other country. Proof of Payment Upfront In […]
A Simple Way To Pay Mexican Bills Long Distance
If you own a home in Mexico and it is not your permanent residence, it is possible to keep your bills paid long distance. To do this, open up a Mexican bank account with BBVA Bancomer, Banamex, HSBC, or Santander. BBVA Bancomer will pay your CFE electric bill, Telmex, Cablamas and other utility bills when […]
Nationalizing Foreign Plated Vehicles Into Mexico 2013
This article is meant to be used as a guide only. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to put forth an exact vehicle import guide as each POE is different and policies change often. The variables involved in each person’s experience are: POE – Customs Broker – Vehicle – Person Behind Counter Keeping this in mind, we […]
You Have Worked Hard For Your Dreams…Insure Them
Although the costs of health care in Mexico are significantly less expensive than in the U.S. or Canada, if something major happens to you internationally and you find yourself in a hospital, costs can add up quickly. As an expat living in Mexico, I have seen the importance of having international major medical insurance first […]
Plan Ahead With A High Deductible Major Medical Policy
Many people planning to retire abroad start saving for self insurance plans. Although it’s good to have a reserve on hand, major medical expenses can run to such high totals that self-insurance isn’t a reasonable option even for the wealthy. A high deductible major medical policy can be a good compromise. Benefits of an […]