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Health insurance for the gap between U.S. coverage and IMSS / private enrollment

SafetyWing covers the gap most Americans hit when moving to Mexico: U.S. coverage doesn’t travel, and IMSS voluntary enrollment requires you to be a Mexican resident. Two plans — Nomad Insurance Essential for short stays, Nomad Insurance Complete for full international coverage.

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For Americans moving to Mexico, health coverage in the first months looks like this: your U.S. employer plan doesn’t cover you abroad. Medicare doesn’t cover you abroad (Medicare Advantage rarely does either). IMSS voluntary enrollment is available to permanent residents but only after you have your residencia card, which can be 60–90 days after landing. Private Mexican insurance underwrites you fresh, and the underwriting can take weeks. SafetyWing fills exactly this window.