Oregold Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've been trying to apply for an INAPAM card for the last several months but always told that they do not have cards, "maybe next month" in Chapala. Is there anywhere else one can go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bizco Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I went thru that a few years ago. I never did determine if there really was a shortage, a hatred of foreigners, or what. Then I chanced to see a sign in Zapopan and went in and 10 minutes later had my card. It was easy. So, I suggest you go anywhere out of the Lakeside area. BTW, I don't like to carry original cards in my wallet and seldom have the INAPAM with me, which has never been a problem. I just ask for the elder discount and I get it. A few times I've been asked for another ID with my birthday and that was no prob. In short, most times if you just act pleasantly you don't even need the INAPAM card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 You need the INAPAM if you take long distance buses, they always ask me for the card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 About 300 got them at LCS last Nov. Officials from the agency came to process the group. My thoughts are : They work for bus tickets if space available kinda like frequent flier miles (not always available) I have not found any other uses. In Jalisco discounts are few. Maybe good for ID because it is federal agency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 18 minutes ago, SunshineyDay said: About 300 got them at LCS last Nov. Officials from the agency came to process the group. My thoughts are : They work for bus tickets if space available kinda like frequent flier miles (not always available) I have not found any other uses. In Jalisco discounts are few. Maybe good for ID because it is federal agency? No, not useful as ID. BUT..... 5% off drugs at Walmart (?others?). Up to 20% (in my experience) at different labs and other medical facilities (MRI, CAT scan, etc) here and in city. Might also apply to TAR airline --- I forget! There are more things in the booklet, but these and the bus fares are probably the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Natasha ---- how much comparable shopping have you done in the area? My experience has been the opposite. I have found better prices without discounts. Marketing and prices are an interesting game. Just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I use mine at Museums in Mexico, with the card you get in free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Sirloin Stockade in Guadalajara 15% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Half price at the Balneario (Hot Springs) in San Juan Cosala..... Balneario (Hot Springs) in San Juan Cosala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 We just got back from a trip to the butterflies, Patzcuaro and Morelia and used ours frequently for nice discounts. In some cases, admission to museums is free with the card. Also use it at a local lab and some places like Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 13 hours ago, SunshineyDay said: About 300 got them at LCS last Nov. Officials from the agency came to process the group. My thoughts are : They work for bus tickets if space available kinda like frequent flier miles (not always available) I have not found any other uses. In Jalisco discounts are few. Maybe good for ID because it is federal agency? The INAPAM card gets you a 50% discount on Predial and 50% on Water bill in Jalisco. The administration has refused to follow the law sne I have been unable to get my discount. I know in the USA and Canada it would be a big deal and illegal to disallow any benefit to property owners because the fact that they were foreigner. Do you think you can charge foreign property owners more property tax in Vancouver? You can't do this in Jalisco either. Six years ago a Canadian filed a complaint with Human Rights Commission in Zapopan and they put a fast stop to Zapopan's discrimination. It was well covered in the Guadalajara Reporter at the time. They have violated thet law in Chapala for at least 20 years with impunity. Here is the PDF of the discounts by law by state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 2/24/2017 at 9:41 AM, Oregold said: I've been trying to apply for an INAPAM card for the last several months but always told that they do not have cards, "maybe next month" in Chapala. Is there anywhere else one can go? INAPAM has its main Jalisco offices in the basement at Av. Alcalde 500 (at the corner of Calle Hospital), Centro Histórico, Guadalajara. Calle 16 de Septiembre, which runs in front of the Cathedral, becomes Av. Alcalde just north of the Cathedral. The entrance to the INAPAM offices is on Calle Hospital. There is public parking on Calle Hospital. You will receive your INAPAM card within just a few minutes, the same day you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Geezer said "The INAPAM card gets you a 50% discount on Predial and 50% on Water bill in Jalisco. The administration has refused to follow the law sne I have been unable to get my discount. I know in the USA and Canada it would be a big deal and illegal to disallow" Not so -- It, the discount, applies only to citizens, naturualized or by birth. Some may interpret it otherwise, c'est la vie. There is another card available to citizens to get the property tax discount, I forget what it's called but who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 53 minutes ago, El Cartero said: Geezer said "The INAPAM card gets you a 50% discount on Predial and 50% on Water bill in Jalisco. The administration has refused to follow the law sne I have been unable to get my discount. I know in the USA and Canada it would be a big deal and illegal to disallow" El Cartero said: "Not so -- It, the discount, applies only to citizens, naturualized or by birth. Some may interpret it otherwise, c'est la vie. There is another card available to citizens to get the property tax discount, I forget what it's called but who cares." Could you please quote the source for this? I thought it was illegal to discriminate against legal residents. Can Spencer comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 hours ago, geeser said: The INAPAM card gets you a 50% discount on Predial and 50% on Water bill in Jalisco. The administration has refused to follow the law sne I have been unable to get my discount. I know in the USA and Canada it would be a big deal and illegal to disallow any benefit to property owners because the fact that they were foreigner. Do you think you can charge foreign property owners more property tax in Vancouver? You can't do this in Jalisco either. Six years ago a Canadian filed a complaint with Human Rights Commission in Zapopan and they put a fast stop to Zapopan's discrimination. It was well covered in the Guadalajara Reporter at the time. They have violated thet law in Chapala for at least 20 years with impunity. Here is the PDF of the discounts by law by state. In order for this to be complete we would need to see the specific law which includes ALL INAPAM holders, not just citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 in 2011 when I was doing a story for my then active Tech Talk Column in The Guadalajara Reporter I went to the Chapala office of Simapa. And what I was told was that yes, senior citizens received a 50% discount on their water bill only on their first 15 cubic meters consumed per month. And no discount thereafter. Things could have changed or maybe I don't remember the numbers correctly, But I remember very well that this 50% discount was not given after a small amount used each month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Mainecoons said: In order for this to be complete we would need to see the specific law which includes ALL INAPAM holders, not just citizens. The INAPAM (Instituto Nacional para las Personas Adultas Mayores) discount card. This is offered to all Mexicans and foreign residents who are 60 years of age or older and enables them to enjoy worthwhile discounts on a whole range of goods and services including food, medicines, transport, clothing, as well as recreation and leisure activities. Click Site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, geeser said: The INAPAM (Instituto Nacional para las Personas Adultas Mayores) discount card. This is offered to all Mexicans and foreign residents who are 60 years of age or older and enables them to enjoy worthwhile discounts on a whole range of goods and services including food, medicines, transport, clothing, as well as recreation and leisure activities. Click Site here The website you posted is NOT the INAPAM website; it's a website called Mexperience, which may or may not have correct information. In fact, here's what Mexperience says about discounts on the predial and water bills: please note that the website says "some municipalities" and suggests that one check where one lives. Discount on Property Taxes and Water Bills: Some municipalities are offering seniors a discount on their annual property taxes (Predial) and their water bills. Discounts, where offered, vary by municipality—check locally for details in your area. Here's a link to the actual INAPAM website, specifically the part regarding benefits:http://www.gob.mx/inapam/acciones-y-programas/beneficios-test?idiom=es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 To answer the OP's original question. It happened to me also. I asked the nice lady what day of the month she received the cards. I went that morning with my wife, and we both received our cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 No cards in Guanajuato state for the past month as well. Each card has a specific number so not possible to simply copy a bunch. http://www.soniadiaz.mx/--inapam.html In many places if you pre-pay water for the year or pay taxes in first couple of months you get a discount. You do not get both an INAPAM discount and early payment discount nor should one expect it when taxes etc are so low. Also, these discounts for water and taxes at least in some places do not apply to Temporary Residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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