Looking for U.S. Federal Employees that have retired in the DR

Joe Libbey Member

Member since 17 October 2021

Joe LibbeyMember02 March 2025 21:14:04

Hello,

I will be retiring this year from the USDA Forest Service after 38 years. I have some questions about using the federal health insurance in the DR.

Thanks,

Joe Libbey

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert03 March 2025 01:20:18

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I hope others respond! I have no knowledge on this.

Dewayne Stevens Member

Member since 07 August 2023

Dewayne StevensMember05 March 2025 01:47:20

@Joe Libbey

I retired from USPS after 38 years .What insurance do you have . I know you can use BCBS聽 I'm not in DR full time yet so I haven't had a chance to use it there.

If you are a Vet and receive disability there are a few Veteran organizations here that provides healthcare.

Are you hear yet or planning to retire here.

FYI Planner is a wealth of information

Joe Libbey Member

Member since 17 October 2021

Joe LibbeyMember09 March 2025 21:34:57

Hello Dewayne,

Yes, I have BCBS standard, which works overseas. I am a US Navy VET but not retired. I intend to move to the late this year or early next year.

JLL

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert10 March 2025 12:00:03

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One thing to keep in mind - just because your insurance covers you out of the country, that does NOT mean that all providers will accept it. Even with my local Dominican insurance, I almost always have to pay out of pocket and then submit claims for reimbursement.