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Has Any American Retired In Costa Rica, Panama, Or Mexico?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

I’m curious how or if the drug company that makes Biktarvy helps you financially in that situation?

June 3, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

In Mexico, the govt will pay for your biktarvi if you are a resident only. And a bottle of Biktarvi on the black market there I was once told costs about 7 or 8 hundred bucks. And counterfeits of it exist! I’m learning that the reason why usa expats with hiv are so very low is because of problems with refill issues that just make being an expat not very feasible. Not sure about its programs for financial assistance, unfourtunately.

September 12, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Unfortunately. I had to move back from Mexico to the USA because of this situation. Biktarvi is very expensive in Mexico even on the black market,

September 10, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I’m finding that out the hard way! If you can find a way to retire in Mexico I would recommend it 1000% percent! Most expats love it . More so than Costa Rica, Belize, etc

September 13, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

That’s very unfortunate to hear. It’s expensive to retire in the US!

September 12, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Thank you for the reply. Were you able to use Biktarvi's financial help while in Mexico? They currently pay for the remainder of the cost that my insurance doesn't pay. I'm in the US though.

September 11, 2023

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