Great content for veterans living in Costa Rica. I live in Colombia and we have (2) dedicated clinics working under the FMP and it’s been a great experience. We also just established an American Legion Post things aren’t perfect but they are moving in the right direction
@RonaldEddy-dm1wi I am in Escazu until the 26th...then off to Fortuna. Moving around every 6 months or so to get a full experience in different areas. Good luck with the CnP...
Appreciate you sharing. Very helpful for living in Europe! I just received my FMP Benefits Authorization and will file my first claim this month. Wish they had a similar portal based claims system like TRICARE Select; crazy we have to use a FAX machine. Have fun in your continued adventures!
FMP = 6 month wait for payment via paper check. I'm in Thailand. We have gone from 10 hospitals accepting FMP to 4 nationwide in the past year because of FMP's lousy service. VHA, FMP's parent side of the VA refuses to set up a secure claims portal or set up direct deposit which they claim not to have the information for. VA has direct deposit information on 100% of Disabled Veterans. I run a F B group called FMP and VA disability....All are welcome to join.
Thank you for the intel. Don't they just add the reimbursement to your regular VA pay method? I was told 30 day reimbursement after receiving fax from Doctor's appointment with payment confirmation. Also, I was told that the FMP is not care giver specific...only service connected issue based? Any more up to date information is greatly appreciated!! Thanks Mark
@LiveSlowDieWhenever FMP pays separately from disability. I don't know who told you 30 days. It takes them that long just to read your claim. FMP is not Dr specific, just specific about service connected conditions and that all medications are US FDA approved.
@brianwl it's what they told me when I registered and got my award letter. I know that it's a separate payment, but same method. Seeing that it's direct deposit, I didn't see any problems coming...although, I have not used. This is what was told to me....If I made an appointment for approved SC issue, just fax the receipt to Denver with the VA form and would be reimbursed in 30 days. That being said, my award letter didn't include all of my SC issues. And I know 30 days is EXTREMELY optimistic when dealing with the VA. There are 2 hospitals in Costa Rica that are working to get directly linked to the VA and another that does CnPs. Thanks again for the information.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever I see. Their website specifically states they pay by check. This is becoming a real problem because some countries no longer allow paper banking. As for your award letter, did you include a copy of your disability award page from the VA when you applied? They're generally pretty good about fixing clerical errors. Just need to show them where they messed up.
@brianwl Thank you very much for the information 😊 I did not include my award letters...mainly wanted to get registered and will adjust when needed. Will pass along the pay by check...
Happy to hear. I hope all is working well for you 🙏 Out of curiosity....did they reimburse you with direct deposit or paper check? The reason that I'm asking is...a viewer in Thailand commented a couple days ago that they only did paper checks and was a pain over there.. Thank you 😊
For FMP...yes. I am pretty sure you will get the same coverage once the hospitals here are tied in for that. Sarah Elena is in close contact with the person connecting Hospital Biblica and CIMA with the VA. It's the same person mediating...so to say...so should be easier. But it's the VA I'm 100% plus, so hoping for the outpatient services myself. They didn't list all of mine when I registered...if something is missing, have them adjust.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever I guess what I'm saying is that in the US eith 100% I you can be treated for every issue. Even if it is not service connected because you are 100 percent. So the question would be is it the same outside of the US? Or is it jonlt service connected issues that are covered?
@alanm03 it is ONLY service connected issues listed by the FMP award letter. I also get optical, dental, etc...in the states due to my rating...everything is covered. The FMP is for S/C issues only....but it is global.
No, I honestly haven't been to a doctor here. A friend of mine does medical and dental tourism. He is a veteran and can help you with ALL of your questions very solid dude. Johnny Knows Costa Rica is his youtube channel.
Great content for veterans living in Costa Rica. I live in Colombia and we have (2) dedicated clinics working under the FMP and it’s been a great experience. We also just established an American Legion Post things aren’t perfect but they are moving in the right direction
Great to know, thank you 😊
What is your turn around time on FMP claims in Columbia?
Thank you for the info! Great news about clínica bíblica.
My pleasure. It's the Santa Ana location....they have several.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever Hola , I live in Orosi. Off to C and P in Boston next week
@RonaldEddy-dm1wi I am in Escazu until the 26th...then off to Fortuna. Moving around every 6 months or so to get a full experience in different areas.
Good luck with the CnP...
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever Lived in Costa Rica 17 years...long story.
My 2nd time living here. 2 years around 10 years ago...been 2 years since my permanent return 😊
AWESOME & EXTREMELY USEFUL VIDEO ( MANY THANKS ) :O)) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure 🙏
Appreciate you sharing. Very helpful for living in Europe! I just received my FMP Benefits Authorization and will file my first claim this month. Wish they had a similar portal based claims system like TRICARE Select; crazy we have to use a FAX machine. Have fun in your continued adventures!
Happy to hear that you have things rolling. Enjoy your travels.
What part of Europe?
FMP = 6 month wait for payment via paper check. I'm in Thailand. We have gone from 10 hospitals accepting FMP to 4 nationwide in the past year because of FMP's lousy service. VHA, FMP's parent side of the VA refuses to set up a secure claims portal or set up direct deposit which they claim not to have the information for. VA has direct deposit information on 100% of Disabled Veterans. I run a F B group called FMP and VA disability....All are welcome to join.
Thank you for the intel. Don't they just add the reimbursement to your regular VA pay method?
I was told 30 day reimbursement after receiving fax from Doctor's appointment with payment confirmation.
Also, I was told that the FMP is not care giver specific...only service connected issue based?
Any more up to date information is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Mark
@LiveSlowDieWhenever FMP pays separately from disability.
I don't know who told you 30 days. It takes them that long just to read your claim.
FMP is not Dr specific, just specific about service connected conditions and that all medications are US FDA approved.
@brianwl it's what they told me when I registered and got my award letter.
I know that it's a separate payment, but same method. Seeing that it's direct deposit, I didn't see any problems coming...although, I have not used.
This is what was told to me....If I made an appointment for approved SC issue, just fax the receipt to Denver with the VA form and would be reimbursed in 30 days.
That being said, my award letter didn't include all of my SC issues. And I know 30 days is EXTREMELY optimistic when dealing with the VA.
There are 2 hospitals in Costa Rica that are working to get directly linked to the VA and another that does CnPs.
Thanks again for the information.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever I see.
Their website specifically states they pay by check. This is becoming a real problem because some countries no longer allow paper banking.
As for your award letter, did you include a copy of your disability award page from the VA when you applied?
They're generally pretty good about fixing clerical errors. Just need to show them where they messed up.
@brianwl Thank you very much for the information 😊
I did not include my award letters...mainly wanted to get registered and will adjust when needed.
Will pass along the pay by check...
I used it in mexico after i had stents put in, paid in less than 6 months. Only for service related issues
Happy to hear. I hope all is working well for you 🙏
Out of curiosity....did they reimburse you with direct deposit or paper check? The reason that I'm asking is...a viewer in Thailand commented a couple days ago that they only did paper checks and was a pain over there..
Thank you 😊
What part of Mexico Johnny? I live in Mazatlan and go back and forth for my 6 month check. Don't mind it in the summer but no fun in the winter
@@garlandetheridge9902 I used the hospital in La Punta
Is it still only service connected disabilities that are covered if the veteran is 100 percent P&T?
For FMP...yes. I am pretty sure you will get the same coverage once the hospitals here are tied in for that.
Sarah Elena is in close contact with the person connecting Hospital Biblica and CIMA with the VA. It's the same person mediating...so to say...so should be easier. But it's the VA
I'm 100% plus, so hoping for the outpatient services myself. They didn't list all of mine when I registered...if something is missing, have them adjust.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever I guess what I'm saying is that in the US eith 100% I you can be treated for every issue. Even if it is not service connected because you are 100 percent. So the question would be is it the same outside of the US? Or is it jonlt service connected issues that are covered?
@alanm03 it is ONLY service connected issues listed by the FMP award letter.
I also get optical, dental, etc...in the states due to my rating...everything is covered.
The FMP is for S/C issues only....but it is global.
@alanm03 my 100% for PTSD doesn't do anything here. The other 80% Medical issues are covered once enrolled.
@@LiveSlowDieWhenever Okay thanks.
FMP sucks!!! Now I am told my claim might take up to 2 years to pay out, if at all,, bs
Wow...WTF? This is for a S/C issue?
What's the excuse from them??
do you go to CIMA in Escauzu? do you have any info about tricare?
No, I honestly haven't been to a doctor here. A friend of mine does medical and dental tourism. He is a veteran and can help you with ALL of your questions very solid dude. Johnny Knows Costa Rica is his youtube channel.