Cozumel News June 16, 2024: In this issue the San Miguel Hospital & Clinic Discount Card, Cozumel Flight Arrivals June 17 – 23, An Urgent Call for Assistance, Renewing Driver’s License, Meetup Cozumel Schedule, and more
San Miguel Hospital & Clinic Discount Card
Through Meetup Cozumel I heard that San Miguel Clinic was issuing discount cards and were attempting to work with those of us that had Medicare coverage.
I met with Lalo Viana and Octavio Rosado from San Miguel Clinic to get the information for this article.
First, San Miguel Clinic offers a discounted rate to residents. The discount card they are distributing shows us as living in Cozumel and qualifying for the same local discount.
Medicare still does not provide coverage outside of the United States. However, San Miguel Clinic will work with your Medicare Supplement insurance whenever possible to pay for all or part of your medical bill.
Humana and Tricare will not pay for any coverage outside of the United States.
Other insurance companies such as Cigna and Blue Cross will if you have an address and telephone number in the United States (proving that you still live there). Therefore, the clinic will list your medical bill here as emergency coverage while you are traveling or vacationing. Creative invoicing. If you have any questions or want a discount card call Gustavo or Lalo 987 564 0399. The San Miguel Clinic & Hospital is located at Calle 6 Norte #132 entre 5ª y 10ª Avenida, Col. Centro, San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico.
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An Urgent Call for Assistance from Liz Toth
Friends, I have had a very unexpected crisis and a near miss. Three days here at Clínica San Miguel, although excellent services and doctor, they have gone out of my price range.
I am usually trying to help others, so it is difficult and humbling to request for me. I will get through this and hope to start working again next year with my new training.
However, this expense knocks me out of the park. It also puts me in danger. If your heart is offering help, I send heartfelt gratitude to each person.
I love living in Cozumel and have known so many kind hearts here. Thank you. It has come to my attention that sending donations to me at PayPal works better. Liz.toth@gmail.com
Thanking you all in advance,
Liz Toth
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Renewing Driver’s License
General information
The Motor Vehicle Office
The motor vehicle office is inside the Police station, next to the Cozumel Municipal Palace. As you enter, take an immediate left into the long narrow hallway, and knock on the door.
If there is a line, there are now benches in front of the police station for waiting your turn. There is usually an attendant outside. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The number posted on the board is (01) 983 156 4737. The email posted is Licencias@imoveqroo.com.
Required Documents for Renewals
- Old license
- INE (If Mexican) or Permanent Resident card (original)
- CURP
- Original and copy of water or electric bill.
Driver’s License 2024 FEES:
TYPE LICENSE
AUTOMOBILE A1 TWO YEARS $ 651 == THREE YEARS $ 977 == FOUR YEARS $ 1,303 PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY FIVE YEARS $1,629.
MOTORCYCLE A2 TWO YEARS $ 434 == THREE YEARS $ 651 == FOUR YEARS $ 869 PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY FIVE YEARS $ 1,086.
FORMS AND PROCESS
Once there you must complete two forms.
1, SOLICITUD PARA LA OBTENCION DE LICENCIA
A. DATOS OBLIGATARIO (MANDATORY DATA) FILL IN:
- Complete name
- Date of Birth
- CURP #
- Type of blood
- Address
- Telephone #
- Email address.
B. TIPO DE LICENCIA QUE SE SOLITA (TYPE OF LICENSE) CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX
AUTOMOBILE A1
MOTORCYCLE A2
C. TIPO DE TRANSMITE QUE REALIZA (TYPE OF TRANSACTION) CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX
PRIMERA VEZ (FIRST TIME)
REPOSICION (REPLACEMENT)
REEXPIDICION (RENEWAL)
D. NEXT CHECK THE NUMBER OF YEARS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
E. USO PARTICULAR CHECK OFF YOUR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS (IE: CURP, PASSPORT, VISA, UITILITY INVOICES).
2. CARTA RESPONSIVA
The last form is “Carta Responsiva” Your signature is required after the first paragraph that states that all the information that you provided is true, that you swear to comply with all the transit rules and regulations of the State of Quintana Roo, and you are physically and mentally able to drive in accordance to these regulations. The bottom half of this form is for a parent to sign if applying for a minor.
Once the agent enters all the information into their computer system she will take your picture. Next, the agent will ask you to read a statement in Spanish (confirming that all information is correct). The Fee depends on the type of license and the number of years you choose. They Do Not Accept Cash! Make your payment with a credit or debit card.
They will then print and issue your license. Once you get to the agent’s desk it only takes about 20 minutes.
Requirements for foreigners
There are specific requirements for foreigners applying for a Mexico Driver’s License the first time, as well as renewing and replacing a lost driver’s license. Click on the requirements above for the translated instructions for First time License Application, License Renewal, and Replacing a Lost License.
COZUMEL FLIGHT ARRIVALS WEEK OF JUNE 17 – 23 2024
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Meetup Cozumel Tuesday June 18 at 5.30pm Chile Tequila upstairs for our intro to Salsa 
Dancing with the local teachers and troupe of Cozumel Salsa Fusion. Teacher Arcelia Hernandez joins us in the fun and relaxing mix of Meetup Social drinks dinner watching and or participating in free salsa lessons and dancing!
At Meetup Cozumel we wanted to mix in the 2nd Tuesday Meetup with a variety of fun and cultural experiences in Cozumel. Same great raffle prices by our friend at Milano Diamond Gallery – CozumelCrystal Milano and greeting cards and art prints by Autumn Toñita
So join us always Music Bingo 
the first of the Tuesdays and now a variety of other experiences to introduce you to and people in Cozumel
Dinner and drinks 10% off at Chile Tequila our host this month.
Bring comfortable shoes and we willl have time to chat and catch up with others and then the troupe will come to demonstrate and engage us in the salsa lesson opportunity.
There will be ways to follow up too if you want to learn! Just come and have fun! Meetup is for everyone people to people beyond social media postings in forums!
Next Meetups
July 9th Tuesday 5.30 Music Bingo for Casa Ben supporting their feeding several times weekly the poor or forgotten in Cozumel. We are going local as the meetup is at a favorite Cantina in Centro Los Boyas on 5 between 20y15. Come hear their moving story of tragedy that turned into service to others in Cozumel!los Boyas in typical caninta way will have lots of cheap beer and some local cocktails and free Botanas (appetizers) all local food. So if you ever wondered what a cantina was like Join Meetup July in the Cantina all local! Great food and cheap drinks!
No other band or music other than our music bingo
And July 23rd at 5.30 at Los Boyas Cantina we will be learning how to make the traditional maya tamales in banana leaves and after be able to purchase and consume! This is our ongoing purpose of introducing the culture of Cozumel! As well as just chat and network. We are open to more suggestions if you have any, please send private message. Or WhatsApp 9871054708 Cyndi Seale-PhillipsArcelia Hernandez
Coming Soon!
Cozumel Sun Community Programs
We collect medicine for the free clinic. In addition, we accept garage sale items for the poor and for the free clinic that holds garage sales to support their programs. We have had remarkable success distributing Medical Equipment and Supplies to people in need. We accept cash donations to help with our support for local families in need.
OUR NEW ADDRESS
#213 Calle 13 between 10 and 10 bis. We are usually at home to receive donations, but text or call 987 118 4453. The business number is still the same 987 869 3119 as is the US number 760 718 2588.
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange
The CS Book Exchange is now part of Cozumel’s Public Library. The “Biblioteca de Cozumel” is on 30th Avenida and Calle 8 in Colonia Centro. It sits right next to Ebeneezer Church and kiddie Corner from Soriana. The hours are currently from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday Through Friday.
Medical Equipment
In Medical Equipment, we are down to one pair of crutches and our loaner nebulizer. All the wheelchairs we had in stock were donated to locals in need. We need to replace the loaner wheelchair; it is an ongoing necessity in both the local and expat community.
The Community Store
The Community Store is running via internet. In stock we have school, office, and art supplies. Grandson Julian is still providing the services of printing, copying, laminating and book binding.
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Coming In July
2024 Tourism News
Cozumel Tourism reported in May that this year we expect to exceed the arrival of 4 million 463 thousand 628 passengers, that is, to increase 9.2% more visitors on the island than in 2023! 🚢🛳️⛴️✈️
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