Health Insurance

[chrizzy100]

I'm better than my doctor in telling people what is wrong with them...........there was a note on the desk at his office in England saying....if Mrs Burns says her kids have an illness....they have it and have to see me at once......he knew I'd only call if they were really ill.....

[SheilaF]

Hi Everyone

I think the NHS has become somewhat of a security blanket for a lot of people. I have a thyroid condition and need regular blood tests. I think nothing of nipping to the surgery and asking the nurse to fit me in. Healthcare US style is a totally different ball game, i will just have to get used to it. $7000 for a broken elbow is an outrageous amount of money.

Its the whole uncertainly of illness/accidents that is worrying. I am told that on the 0-1 visa we can get US health insurance after 6 months, if that is the case we may risk it and take out general medical insurance for that time.

Its all very confusing, as Scarlett O' Hara said "I'll think about that tomorrow".

SheilaF