Thank you for posting this.... i am at the end of my rope living in the USA both for health reasons and financial reasons, and have been waiting for videos like this for years...HOPE YOU COVER REAL ISSUES!!! just starting to listen, thank you for covering this primo topic!!!!
I have a mix of "real issue" videos like voting, exchanging money, buying property; and videos that are interviews with other expats telling their stories. The experts are in a playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PL0g8-PsBIVsyPNt6cKeT-MoYFrr2L-wFy.html
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you so much... still listening... SO hard to know what to do.... are you there now? I DONT USE pharmaceuticals and am TOTALLY NATURAL healing so medicare is a waste for me even tho i am on. SSDI..... but I could need it for MRI or shit like that.... but i also use my Medicaid etc for dental and ONLINE THERAPY... which i could not do in Mexico...SO HOW ON EARTH would SSDI continue my benefits if I am NOT BEING FOLLOWED BY DOCTORS OR THERAPISTS... makes NO SENSE, Right!!???
I'm wondering something along the same lines because every 3 to 5 years I have to do a doctor visit so SSA can determine if I'm still disabled. If I moved to Mexico would they have a doctor there do the exam? If I have to fly back to America just for a doctor's visit it would not be worth it.
social security does accept foriegn medical documents you can have them translated on google translate just take a picture and AI does the rest. a certified doctor or hospital is best
One small correction from yesterday: Near the end of the Happy Hour I talked about Medicare. In answering a question, I said that the part A premium gets deducted from SSDI payments. I checked on that, and it turns out that part A (inpatient) is actually free for SSDI recipients so there is no need to turn that down. It's the part B (outpatient) premium that gets deducted from the SSDI payments. I believe you can opt out of part B, but my understanding is that it is incredibly difficult to then opt back in. It also just doesn't cost that much. And like Alex said 3 weeks ago, insurance only covers you if it's in place at the time you experience a covered event. In other words, if you are opted out when you are diagnosed with something or are involved in an accident, it would be too late. That's how insurance works, you have to have the coverage in place at the time you need it. I apologize for my mistake, the Medicare program is completely separate from SSDI. I worked for SSA, while Medicare is administered by HHS. It's a different department from SSA, and my knowledge of how it works is admittedly fairly limited.
Hay Brighton and Spencer. It just a thought as I write this comment but I am seriously considering moving to Mexico. I'm currently in review for my SSDI and I'm loaded down with questions lol. 1) Can or would it be wise to get dual citizenship from the US to Mexico or should I work on get a visa? *My lawyer is telling me that I can't maybe I didn't explain it well enough to her. 2) Can I working in Mexico if the salary is under the minimum requirement? *My Lawyer is telling me I have to be Under $1350 a month which would be just right for me the work abroad in Mexico I don't think I would even come close to making that much. Great Content you two looking forward for more videos.
@@dreamersasylumI am not an immigration expert, so I can't answer the first question, but I will say US citizens are eligible for SSDI if you've paid into the system. As for the second question, that advice it's for when you are applying for SSDI benefits, but that's not great advice if you are actually receiving SSDI benefits. The amount you can earn gets lower once you're actually on benefits and I talk about that key difference in my book.
I was considering moving to Mexico along with my husband, and our daughter. Our daughter is 38 and is on SSI. Her disability is permanent. I thought that she could receive her SSDI in Mexico. However, from this video, it seems that she would not have been able to receive her benefits in Mexico. Fortunately, our decision has been to move to Florida where our son lives and then take vacations to Mexico.
In stead of opting out of part B to avoid the premium, choose a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage. Plans can be found that will re-imburse the part B premium--but importantly, you'll get drug coverage. This is still important even if you aren't planning to use it at all because if you don't have credible drug coverage by the time SSI starts, you are assessed a penalty that gets bigger the longer you wait. Then, if for any reason you ever need drug coverage in the US, that penalty goes on forever! So even if you never use it, you must have it to avoid future penalties. And if you're not using it in the states, it doesn't have to cost a thing. *Before becoming disabled myself, I send a little while selling Medicare insurance.
I get $1,047.78 per month SSDI and my only choice is to border run every 6 months until INM gets sick of me and gives me my temporary or permanent residency!
I would find a qualified Mexican immigration attorney and try to determine if there are other options that apply to you. I actually read the law, which is pretty short and doesn't appear to have a lot of options, but there may be legal options outside the letter of the law. Do you have other income, like maybe a property you're renting out and getting income of maybe $800 to $1000 or more per month? Supposedly the McAllen consulate is at $1700 but that will probably change by the time you get there..
I'm sorry to hear this, unfortunately as you have found out, the American safety net is pretty low to the ground and appears to be shaped like a donut. Best of luck to you, it sounds like Mexico has pretty much gone back to giving 180 days to everyone, so that's good.
I was born and raised in México. Have been in USA for almost 33 years now, worked up until 2018 (due to an illness) and became disable on May of 2020 (while not working), my question is; can I move back to México while on SSD? How do I find out what title my disability is? The monthly payments are NOT enough to survive in this country and I hate the idea of becoming homeless 🥺. Please answer!
Spencer doesn't usually read comments here, but it sounds like if you worked for over a decade and contributed to Social Security, then you'd be on the type that allows you to move to Mexico. Go to ssa.gov and then "account" in the upper right to login. Hopefully it's clear there. Mine says "You have the 40 work credits you need to receive benefits!" Hopefully yours says that too!
Hi Juan Here. I disabled 52 yrs old and use a power wheelchair. I receive SSDI N MEDICARE. I Hve a pacemaker/Difib. Due Heart failure caused by Muscular Dystrophy. Can I live in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato?
I cannot say for sure, but I think that San Miguel would be hard to get around, even with a powered wheelchair. They have cobblestone streets. Plus Medicare only covers you in the states. You'd need private coverage in Mexico or pay out of pocket. But it's worth exploring more!
Mexico City has recently retrofitted their Metro bus system to be more accessible, but with the uneven sidewalks, I agree there might be some difficulty. Unfortunately it's just an ableist world, but I agree it's worth an exploratory trip.
It seems like if you paid into disability, you can collect in Mexico. But you may not have enough income to qualify for residency. You might need to leave the country every 180 days.
I'm not an immigration expert, but if you are a US citizen and you've paid into the system then the answer is yes, you are eligible for SSDI. There is also a step in between tourist visa and citizenship, which is called Mexican residency. You might want to check that out.
Thanks for this live stream. Great info! Believe it or not I just came across a case of a person on SSDI that wants to move to Mexico and thanks to you, I had some answers and am definitely referring them to this video!
I had a stroke n they gave me disability but i worked a actual job for 3 years.i read on the net we could n ill just come back every 5 to 6 mos to fix that
Just to clarify, the answer is no for SSDI, but a HUGE yes for SSI. As we talk about in the video, SSI has a limit of time you can be out of the country. And that limit is 30 consecutive days. So if you are collecting Title 16 (SSI) benefits, maybe just stay in the US. But if you are collecting Title 2 (SSDI) benefits, enjoy your trip!
@@soblessed1601 Yes, what is the confusion? There is NO time limit to be out of the US with SSDI. There is a 30-day time limit to be out of the US with SSI.
I want to move to Mexico City, I'm on SSDI and 41 years old, what about the reviews SSA tend to do? how I will deal with the reviews they do if I Move to Mexico? It's a bit terrifying not knowing what to If I move. I look forward your answer, thank you.
I recommend finding an SSDI attorney to help you. Spencer mentioned that if you're young, they review your case more often, so being in Mexico might be more complicated at age 41 than at age 55.
Agree with Brighton. Although, I think you can just give them a mailing address in the United States and if they do a review they will send you the paperwork. Why not a mailing address in Mexico? Brighton has a video on that. Correos Mexico isn't reliable. But you can get a virtual mailbox in the United States, you just log into a website and you can look at your mail.
@@spenceronyoutubeI'm wondering the same thing because although I do have to fill out the paperwork sometimes they go make me see one of their doctors in the town I live in as part of the continuing disability review. So I would be curious if they would have a doctor in Mexico for me to see or if I would have to fly all the way back to America just for a continuing disability review doctor visit?
I'm going to be completely honest with you, I don't know the answer to this one. When I worked at Social Security the cases were already in process, so I'm not exactly sure what a permanent resident can or cannot do different from a US citizen. It's one of the many reasons I recommend someone to find a knowledgeable, qualified representative to help them with their disability claim.
My SSDI application is 60% I'm currently in Mexico, I won't be able to go to court in USA because I can't afford a flight to USA, would there be an attorney able to represent me?
As I talk about in the book, almost all hearings are now done over the phone or using Microsoft teams. The great news is this means you can hire a lawyer anywhere in the United States and you can easily attend your hearing. There's no reason you should need to fly north.
Hello. Would you be able to help me? I am American living in Idaho. I want to move to Vietnam permanently. I had a stroke and 6 years ago and have been living on social security disability. If I move to Vietnam permanently, do I still get my social security benefits (money every month) ? Thank you!!!
I’m not an expert, and Spencer doesn’t view the comments, but it seems if you’re in SSDI you can get money, but if you’re on SSI, then you cannot. Best of luck to you!
@@ryanrivera2094 I thought there were a few more countries on that list, but Cuba is probably the one where people would want to live. Kazakhstan? Tajikistan?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Azerbaijan, Belarus, kasakhstan, kyrgystan, Maoldovia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Usbekistan, North Corea and Cuba, I just check on the official site of the social security administration.
Thank you for posting this.... i am at the end of my rope living in the USA both for health reasons and financial reasons, and have been waiting for videos like this for years...HOPE YOU COVER REAL ISSUES!!! just starting to listen, thank you for covering this primo topic!!!!
I have a mix of "real issue" videos like voting, exchanging money, buying property; and videos that are interviews with other expats telling their stories.
The experts are in a playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PL0g8-PsBIVsyPNt6cKeT-MoYFrr2L-wFy.html
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you so much... still listening... SO hard to know what to do.... are you there now? I DONT USE pharmaceuticals and am TOTALLY NATURAL healing so medicare is a waste for me even tho i am on. SSDI..... but I could need it for MRI or shit like that.... but i also use my Medicaid etc for dental and ONLINE THERAPY... which i could not do in Mexico...SO HOW ON EARTH would SSDI continue my benefits if I am NOT BEING FOLLOWED BY DOCTORS OR THERAPISTS... makes NO SENSE, Right!!???
What about documenting doctors visits.
Will the SSA accept medical records from outside the U.S. or in Spanish?
I'm wondering something along the same lines because every 3 to 5 years I have to do a doctor visit so SSA can determine if I'm still disabled. If I moved to Mexico would they have a doctor there do the exam? If I have to fly back to America just for a doctor's visit it would not be worth it.
social security does accept foriegn medical documents you can have them translated on google translate just take a picture and AI does the rest. a certified doctor or hospital is best
One small correction from yesterday: Near the end of the Happy Hour I talked about Medicare. In answering a question, I said that the part A premium gets deducted from SSDI payments. I checked on that, and it turns out that part A (inpatient) is actually free for SSDI recipients so there is no need to turn that down. It's the part B (outpatient) premium that gets deducted from the SSDI payments. I believe you can opt out of part B, but my understanding is that it is incredibly difficult to then opt back in. It also just doesn't cost that much. And like Alex said 3 weeks ago, insurance only covers you if it's in place at the time you experience a covered event. In other words, if you are opted out when you are diagnosed with something or are involved in an accident, it would be too late. That's how insurance works, you have to have the coverage in place at the time you need it. I apologize for my mistake, the Medicare program is completely separate from SSDI. I worked for SSA, while Medicare is administered by HHS. It's a different department from SSA, and my knowledge of how it works is admittedly fairly limited.
Thanks for the clarification
Hay Brighton and Spencer. It just a thought as I write this comment but I am seriously considering moving to Mexico. I'm currently in review for my SSDI and I'm loaded down with questions lol.
1) Can or would it be wise to get dual citizenship from the US to Mexico or should I work on get a visa? *My lawyer is telling me that I can't maybe I didn't explain it well enough to her.
2) Can I working in Mexico if the salary is under the minimum requirement? *My Lawyer is telling me I have to be Under $1350 a month which would be just right for me the work abroad in Mexico I don't think I would even come close to making that much.
Great Content you two looking forward for more videos.
@@dreamersasylumI am not an immigration expert, so I can't answer the first question, but I will say US citizens are eligible for SSDI if you've paid into the system. As for the second question, that advice it's for when you are applying for SSDI benefits, but that's not great advice if you are actually receiving SSDI benefits. The amount you can earn gets lower once you're actually on benefits and I talk about that key difference in my book.
I was considering moving to Mexico along with my husband, and our daughter. Our daughter is 38 and is on SSI. Her disability is permanent. I thought that she could receive her SSDI in Mexico. However, from this video, it seems that she would not have been able to receive her benefits in Mexico. Fortunately, our decision has been to move to Florida where our son lives and then take vacations to Mexico.
In stead of opting out of part B to avoid the premium, choose a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage. Plans can be found that will re-imburse the part B premium--but importantly, you'll get drug coverage. This is still important even if you aren't planning to use it at all because if you don't have credible drug coverage by the time SSI starts, you are assessed a penalty that gets bigger the longer you wait. Then, if for any reason you ever need drug coverage in the US, that penalty goes on forever! So even if you never use it, you must have it to avoid future penalties. And if you're not using it in the states, it doesn't have to cost a thing. *Before becoming disabled myself, I send a little while selling Medicare insurance.
I get $1,047.78 per month SSDI and my only choice is to border run every 6 months until INM gets sick of me and gives me my temporary or permanent residency!
Best of luck. Certain consulates in the US have lower limits for temp residency. Check out QROO Paul's channel - he talked about it recently.
I would find a qualified Mexican immigration attorney and try to determine if there are other options that apply to you. I actually read the law, which is pretty short and doesn't appear to have a lot of options, but there may be legal options outside the letter of the law.
Do you have other income, like maybe a property you're renting out and getting income of maybe $800 to $1000 or more per month? Supposedly the McAllen consulate is at $1700 but that will probably change by the time you get there..
I'm sorry to hear this, unfortunately as you have found out, the American safety net is pretty low to the ground and appears to be shaped like a donut. Best of luck to you, it sounds like Mexico has pretty much gone back to giving 180 days to everyone, so that's good.
I was born and raised in México. Have been in USA for almost 33 years now, worked up until 2018 (due to an illness) and became disable on May of 2020 (while not working), my question is; can I move back to México while on SSD? How do I find out what title my disability is?
The monthly payments are NOT enough to survive in this country and I hate the idea of becoming homeless 🥺. Please answer!
Spencer doesn't usually read comments here, but it sounds like if you worked for over a decade and contributed to Social Security, then you'd be on the type that allows you to move to Mexico. Go to ssa.gov and then "account" in the upper right to login. Hopefully it's clear there.
Mine says "You have the 40 work credits you need to receive benefits!" Hopefully yours says that too!
I recieve my husband's ssdi and his military pay will I lose them if I move to mexico?
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Thank You for answering my question.
No problem. Feel free to contact us at the Bishins Publishing website if you have any more questions.
We tell them we live in mexico, but we gave them a us address, because we can't get our mail in mexico
Yeah - mail in Mexico isn’t very reliable. Can’t they do direct deposit?
I did the same as you. IMe, 45 yrs. 10 Judges. Admire you taking on task. I was a former Journalist. It’s difficult to translate Law/ Medical.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I like to interview people smarter than me!
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Hi Juan Here. I disabled 52 yrs old and use a power wheelchair. I receive SSDI N MEDICARE. I Hve a pacemaker/Difib. Due Heart failure caused by Muscular Dystrophy. Can I live in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato?
I cannot say for sure, but I think that San Miguel would be hard to get around, even with a powered wheelchair. They have cobblestone streets. Plus Medicare only covers you in the states. You'd need private coverage in Mexico or pay out of pocket. But it's worth exploring more!
Mexico City has recently retrofitted their Metro bus system to be more accessible, but with the uneven sidewalks, I agree there might be some difficulty. Unfortunately it's just an ableist world, but I agree it's worth an exploratory trip.
If I receive SSI & SSDI can I move to Mexico?
Thank you for this excellent information!
Thank you for watching Mary
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
If you move to El Salvador is safe and better for your economi. Good luck
I have been on disability and I'm almost 62 and I have Medicare/ Humana am I eligible to move to Mexico
It seems like if you paid into disability, you can collect in Mexico. But you may not have enough income to qualify for residency. You might need to leave the country every 180 days.
I already have ssdi. Is it too complicated for me to move it's just me
If you earned your benefits, it shouldn’t be complicated at all.
I receive disability from being self employed but want to move to Mexico
Other question: If you get Mexican citizenship, can you still get SSDI?
No. The best way to do this is to get a tourist visa and stay 6 months (the max) per year.
I'm not an immigration expert, but if you are a US citizen and you've paid into the system then the answer is yes, you are eligible for SSDI. There is also a step in between tourist visa and citizenship, which is called Mexican residency. You might want to check that out.
I'm not employed anymore
Thanks for this live stream. Great info! Believe it or not I just came across a case of a person on SSDI that wants to move to Mexico and thanks to you, I had some answers and am definitely referring them to this video!
Perfect timing!
I'm glad we could inspire you to recommend the video!
I had a stroke n they gave me disability but i worked a actual job for 3 years.i read on the net we could n ill just come back every 5 to 6 mos to fix that
Hi, Are there restrictions on how long you can stay in Mexico when receiving social security disability?
Nope. If you have earned the benefit, you can collect in Mexico for however long they last.
Just to clarify, the answer is no for SSDI, but a HUGE yes for SSI. As we talk about in the video, SSI has a limit of time you can be out of the country. And that limit is 30 consecutive days. So if you are collecting Title 16 (SSI) benefits, maybe just stay in the US. But if you are collecting Title 2 (SSDI) benefits, enjoy your trip!
I am confused now...Isn't SSDI the earned benefit? Please advise...
@@soblessed1601 Yes, what is the confusion? There is NO time limit to be out of the US with SSDI. There is a 30-day time limit to be out of the US with SSI.
@@andreawisner7358 Hello, The confusion was cleared up weeks ago. Thanks for your response. God bless!
My wife and I and our son of 12 years old ive in Oklahoma and want to move to Mexico
I want to move to Mexico City, I'm on SSDI and 41 years old, what about the reviews SSA tend to do? how I will deal with the reviews they do if I Move to Mexico? It's a bit terrifying not knowing what to If I move. I look forward your answer, thank you.
I recommend finding an SSDI attorney to help you. Spencer mentioned that if you're young, they review your case more often, so being in Mexico might be more complicated at age 41 than at age 55.
Agree with Brighton. Although, I think you can just give them a mailing address in the United States and if they do a review they will send you the paperwork. Why not a mailing address in Mexico? Brighton has a video on that. Correos Mexico isn't reliable. But you can get a virtual mailbox in the United States, you just log into a website and you can look at your mail.
@@spenceronyoutubeI'm wondering the same thing because although I do have to fill out the paperwork sometimes they go make me see one of their doctors in the town I live in as part of the continuing disability review. So I would be curious if they would have a doctor in Mexico for me to see or if I would have to fly all the way back to America just for a continuing disability review doctor visit?
I'm on SSDI and I receive Medicare and wondering if I can move to Mexico my name is Don
So you have to be a US citizen? US permanent residents (and maybe others) can get SSDI but maybe they cannot take it outside the US?
I'm going to be completely honest with you, I don't know the answer to this one. When I worked at Social Security the cases were already in process, so I'm not exactly sure what a permanent resident can or cannot do different from a US citizen. It's one of the many reasons I recommend someone to find a knowledgeable, qualified representative to help them with their disability claim.
Don is my name and it says Don's tree service bit we don't do that anymore
My SSDI application is 60% I'm currently in Mexico, I won't be able to go to court in USA because I can't afford a flight to USA, would there be an attorney able to represent me?
I’m sorry I don’t know 🙁
As I talk about in the book, almost all hearings are now done over the phone or using Microsoft teams. The great news is this means you can hire a lawyer anywhere in the United States and you can easily attend your hearing. There's no reason you should need to fly north.
@@spenceronyoutube thanks a lot!!!
@@spenceronyoutubeSSA denied my SSDI application 4 months ago, so I appealed on April, how long more will I have to wait for a decision?
Drinking a Cold Dr Pepper
Cold Dr. Pepper sounds great!
Hello. Would you be able to help me? I am American living in Idaho. I want to move to Vietnam permanently. I had a stroke and 6 years ago and have been living on social security disability. If I move to Vietnam permanently, do I still get my social security benefits (money every month) ? Thank you!!!
I’m not an expert, and Spencer doesn’t view the comments, but it seems if you’re in SSDI you can get money, but if you’re on SSI, then you cannot.
Best of luck to you!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico thank you for responding. Yes. I am SSDI
The SSA will not send payments to US citizens living in Cuba or North Corea, other than that you can live anywhere and still get benefits!!
@@ryanrivera2094 I thought there were a few more countries on that list, but Cuba is probably the one where people would want to live. Kazakhstan? Tajikistan?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Azerbaijan, Belarus, kasakhstan, kyrgystan, Maoldovia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Usbekistan, North Corea and Cuba, I just check on the official site of the social security administration.
Im drinking water
Hopefully not from the tap in Mexico!
The sucks. I wanted to move to mexico. But me and my son are in ssi. So it means a no. 😑
Sorry 😞
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Right 😑
Oklahoma