LahrySibley 0 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Greetings, A friend of mine is traveling to Columbia for a few weeks. They require a PCR Covid 19 test dated within 3 days of the travel date. So we went nosing around and discovered that these tests are quite pricey. Like the best we could find is $3500 pesos. I could not help but wonder how middle and low income Mexicans could afford such a test, if they suspect they are ill with the disease? So I thought I would ask a few friends back in the states about the price there. They are telling me the price is FREE. Huh? There is something that just does not add up here. Your comments? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanMexicali 933 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Salud Digna does PCR tests for $950.00 pesos. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TelsZ4 793 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Can you explain what’s not adding up.. Different countries that could be one of the reasons.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 12 hours ago, LahrySibley said: Greetings, A friend of mine is traveling to Columbia for a few weeks. They require a PCR Covid 19 test dated within 3 days of the travel date. So we went nosing around and discovered that these tests are quite pricey. Like the best we could find is $3500 pesos. I could not help but wonder how middle and low income Mexicans could afford such a test, if they suspect they are ill with the disease? So I thought I would ask a few friends back in the states about the price there. They are telling me the price is FREE. Huh? There is something that just does not add up here. Your comments? in Jalisco call if showing symptoms you can get a free test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EldonNova 51 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 18 hours ago, AlanMexicali said: Salud Digna does PCR tests for $950.00 pesos. Is there a Salud Digna office at Lakeside or do you have to go to Guadalajara? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 461 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 I believe the free part is that it is covered on US health insurace, so not free, but included in benefit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajijicrose 4 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 There is no Salud Digna lakeside. Google salud-digna.org for locations in and around Guadalajara. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, EldonNova said: Is there a Salud Digna office at Lakeside or do you have to go to Guadalajara? There is only one Salud Digna location in GDL that is offering PCR Tests. https://salud-digna.org/covid-19/estudio-covid-19/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 21 minutes ago, Zeb said: I believe the free part is that it is covered on US health insurace, so not free, but included in benefit. Actually it is free in most if not all states in the USA. If you have insurance they will bill the insurance company. If you have no insurance the government pays the cost. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bisbee Gal 1,855 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 The US vaccine is free in ALL states. Against Federal law to sell it, at least these batches that are being purchased by the Feds. There has been some theoretical discussions about whether sites (hospitals, doctors offices) could charge for an "office visit" since that specific was left out of the bill that passed. So far no one is charging, but the primary distributers are health departments. 4 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: Actually it is free in most if not all states in the USA. If you have insurance they will bill the insurance company. If you have no insurance the government pays the cost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,891 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 .... and Pharmacies (CVS and Walgreens) for "nursing home" patrons and staff. They are doing it under contract with the Feds. But that part....in Colorado.... is not going great as the pharmacies have covered only 1/3 of the facilities although there is vaccine enough. With the new administration Walgreens (here) today is asking the State to step in and help. On a related subject, just tonight I saw that a full half of nursing home staff here are opting out of getting the vaccination. In other arenas there is talk of companies mandating the vaccine for employees but nursing homes generally can't hire enough staff to begin with so..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 461 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 On 1/19/2021 at 3:03 PM, Mostlylost said: Actually it is free in most if not all states in the USA. If you have insurance they will bill the insurance company. If you have no insurance the government pays the cost. Not free. Free means medication is donated and no one is paid. Paid by government means money came from taxpayers. 2 hours ago, RickS said: .... and Pharmacies (CVS and Walgreens) for "nursing home" patrons and staff. They are doing it under contract with the Feds. But that part....in Colorado.... is not going great as the pharmacies have covered only 1/3 of the facilities although there is vaccine enough. With the new administration Walgreens (here) today is asking the State to step in and help. On a related subject, just tonight I saw that a full half of nursing home staff here are opting out of getting the vaccination. In other arenas there is talk of companies mandating the vaccine for employees but nursing homes generally can't hire enough staff to begin with so..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LahrySibley 0 Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 We just returned from GDL Salud Digna. They do the tests on the Circumnavacacion st. ONLY. We got there before 8 AM, in and out in 15 mins. Results emailed no later than Saturday 7-8 PM. $950 pesos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, LahrySibley said: We just returned from GDL Salud Digna. They do the tests on the Circumnavacacion st. ONLY. We got there before 8 AM, in and out in 15 mins. Results emailed no later than Saturday 7-8 PM. $950 pesos. Before it was at the Avenida Americas location. So they changed it to Circunvalación location? Did you make an appointment? Av. Circunvalación Dr. Atl 571, Monumental, 44320 Guadalajara 333 609 0692 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Highway robbery lakeside! The antigen test kit (rapid test done in house no laboratory needed) costs less than $5.00 US when purchased in packs of 40 kits Prices in GLD at Salud Digna The PCR test $950 pesos with 48 hour results. The Antigen is $250 pesos with 2 hour results The Antibody test is $160 pesos with 48 hour results Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,891 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 That's criminal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lakeside7 965 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 43 minutes ago, RickS said: That's criminal! But if you are up the creek without a paddle and a rich "Gringo"...No problema..a other SuperLake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 461 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 I am in the US. Could I buy those here and bring them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,891 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, lakeside7 said: But if you are up the creek without a paddle and a rich "Gringo"...No problema..a other SuperLake Maybe so, but I put/hold Health Care to a higher level of 'right' than I do a grocery store selling 'I'd like to have but don't really need' things. Addressing Covid-19 'should' be looked at as a moral issue. Skippy's peanut butter not so much! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lakeside7 965 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 11 minutes ago, RickS said: Maybe so, but I put/hold Health Care to a higher level of 'right' than I do a grocery store selling 'I'd like to have but don't really need' things. Addressing Covid-19 'should' be looked at as a moral issue. Skippy's peanut butter not so much! Of course you are correct.... but before this Pandemic don't you think the MX government is morally bankrupt with how it provides medical services vis both IMSS and SP (?) . Frankly I was one of those "rich Gringos" who was happy to circumvent the system and using a "facilitator" go to the head of the line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 11 hours ago, Zeb said: I am in the US. Could I buy those here and bring them? Yes you can buy them in USA. Many brands are available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 461 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 So once I have kit and use it, would it just go to a local lab in our area and they would provide the results? Idea being, to not spend all that money on those ridiculous charges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 461 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 20 minutes ago, Zeb said: So once I have kit and use it, would it just go to a local lab in our area and they would provide the results? Idea being, to not spend all that money on those ridiculous charges. I don't see how to modify my post, so using this method. I guess I am not clear on the use of the kits and how to get the results. If you do it yourself with the kit, how are the results shown? And then which tests are need as the other information above shows different tests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 The device displays your results much like a home pregnancy test. If you need results for official purposes I doubt they will accept a home test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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