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[Kate&Lee]

We have recently bought an apartment in Cyprus and my parents are seriously thinking of retiring there. The only concern they have is healthcare.

My mother has angina, asthma and mild diabetes and she is concerned that if anything serious happened to her how quick do the emergency services arrive (she is put at ease in the UK as they will respond within ten minutes).

Also roughly what does medical insurance for somebody in her situation cost.

Even though she knows that moving to Cyprus will improve her quality of life she still comes up with potential barriers.

Does anybody have similar ailments and can you comment on the emergency services so I can convince my parents that moving to Cyprus would be a good thing.

Lee

[purdey]

The emergency services are excellent, they are well trained and respond quickly. My parents health insurance for two works out at £2.500 per year. It covers all ailments but will only pay up to £400,000 for cancer treatment.
Climate in Cyprus does help, but winter can drag on...

[Kate&Lee]

Cheers for the response Purdey.

Is the response quickly no matter where you are based? Even though we are in Pissouri which is only 20-30 mins from either Paphos or Limassol my mother is still worried.

Lee

[purdey]

Yes response is quick. The mountains pose more of a problem, but Pissouri is ideally based, just off the motorway...
I cannot fault healthcare in Cyprus, be it private or public, all staff are well trained and waiting time is minimal.
Private of course go the extra mile with all mod cons and private rooms, but you get what you pay for...
I am sure your mother will notice the difference between Cyprus and our ailing Health Service.

[Kate&Lee]

She did in a recent visit to Coral Bay in 2004, although you always wonder how much it would cost when it isn't covered by holiday insurance. Your feedback on costs was interesting, considering what we pay in N.I. contributions to cover using the NHS.

I am sure she will not take too much convincing anyhow!

Lee

[purdey]

Those costs I quoted also include regular check up's, three times a year. Plus other regular check up's if taking any pre prescribed medication, ie: if anyone is already on medication.
Good luck..

[Kate&Lee]

It is making our NHS look almost pathetic really!!

I am sure your comments will prove to be quite re-assuring.

Cheers

[yummymummy150]

Hi Kate your mum will get free health care over 65.

[Kate&Lee]

That will be good news for her. They are looking to retire at 60 so only 5 years to pay medical insurance will be a bonus in their eyes, although I wasn't sure they had free health care in Cyprus when you reach 65.

Cheers

Lee

[Kate&Lee]

Forgot to ask though. Is medical insurance done through Cypriot government for the public insurance? I presume if you arrange your own through a medical insurance company that is what you class as private medical insurance here in the UK. If so is the £2500.00 p.a for two for private or general public health insurance.

Lee