For US retirees moving abroad
Moving abroad
in retirement?
Most sites cover the culture, the weather, the food.
We cover the part nobody answers clearly: what happens to your Medicare.
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What Medicare pays for most care outside the US
10%
Permanent penalty per year if you delay re-enrolling in Part B
$202.90
What Part B costs per month — even when Medicare covers nothing abroad
Start here
The Medicare Guide
What happens to your coverage the moment you leave the US — and the enrollment decisions that have permanent consequences if you get them wrong.
Country guide
Portugal
The D7 visa, public healthcare access, what the famous tax break actually was, and what insurance you need before you can even apply for residency.
Insurance comparison
International Health Insurance
The plans that fill the gap Medicare leaves — what to look for, what to watch out for, and which providers are worth getting a quote from.