The $75,000
Mistake
What Every American & Canadian Expat Must Know Before Getting Sick in Mexico
45+ pages of actionable strategies
Real costs from real medical bills
Emergency preparedness checklist included
A Story That Happens Too Often
This is based on real events that happen to expats every month.
John woke at 3 AM to crushing chest pain. His wife Sarah fumbled for her phone in the darkness of their Mexican casita—panicked, unsure which hospital to call.
At the private hospital, the admissions clerk looked at their Medicare and Blue Cross cards and said:
"We require a $15,000 deposit before treatment can begin."
52 min
Treatment delay
$73,492
Total bill
$0
Medicare coverage
Common Assumptions That Can Be Costly
Many expats arrive in Mexico believing:
"Medicare will cover me—I'm still a US citizen"
"Healthcare is cheap here—I'll just pay cash"
"My travel insurance is enough"
"I'll figure it out if something happens"
The reality?
A $40 doctor visit is real. So is a $75,000 cardiac procedure. This guide helps you understand the difference and prepare accordingly.
Everything You Need to Know
(Before You Need to Know It)
8 chapters • Real costs • Real strategies • No fluffThe 5 Biggest Mistakes Expats Make
And exactly how to avoid each one
How Mexican Healthcare Actually Works
The two-track system explained in plain English
Real Bills from Real Expats
Actual costs for everything from ER visits to cardiac stents
Your 4 Insurance Options Decoded
Mexico-only vs. international vs. catastrophic vs. self-pay
The Medicare & Canadian Coverage Truth
What actually works (and what's a waste of money)
The 8-Step Emergency Plan
The setup that could save your life (do it today)
Hospital Selection Guide
With specific questions to ask before you need care
Real Case Studies
The prepared vs. the unprepared (and why the difference was life-changing)
Includes printable emergency wallet cards in English and Spanish
Written By Someone Who's Lived It
Aldis Barsketis is a senior international insurance broker with 30+ years of experience who's called Mexico home for over 12 years.
When his wife developed triple pneumonia and spent two weeks in ICU with a $65,000 bill, he dealt with the same hospitals, the same 3 AM panic, the same system you'll face.
The difference? He had a plan.
- She received excellent care
- Insurance paid $63,000 directly to the hospital
- They paid their $2,000 deductible
- She's healthy today
This guide exists so you can have that same plan—before you need it.
Preparation Makes All the Difference
Emergency decisions happen fast. Preparation helps you act confidently.
Understanding costs helps you budget appropriately.
The right plan means focusing on recovery, not finances.
The best time to prepare was before you moved to Mexico.
The second-best time is right now.
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45+ pages of actionable strategies. No cost. No catch.
"I wish I'd had this guide three years ago. It would have saved me $23,000 and a lot of sleepless nights."
— Recent Reader
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