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Calling U.S Diabetics!

Nafu9

Nafu9

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
Hi, I'm a Brit who will (if the K-1 goes through without a hitch!) be emigrating to the U.S within a year. How does it work over there? Do they have special diabetic health insurance? or do you get charged a fortune for your insurance? whats the average sort of deductible you have to cover before they assist? Any and all information will be much appreciated!

Cheers
 
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Nafu9 said:
Hi, I'm a Brit who will (if the K-1 goes through without a hitch!) be emigrating to the U.S within a year. How does it work over there? Do they have special diabetic health insurance? or do you get charged a fortune for your insurance? whats the average sort of deductible you have to cover before they assist? Any and all information will be much appreciated!

Cheers
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Tagging @TorqPenderloin and @Kristin251 for you.

You could also try a search in the meantime. I'm pretty sure Torq has explained well how it works before.
 
I am mildly terrified of the orangutan that's in charge, but when you're in love :P Thank you Azure, I'll see if I can find it.
 
Its that uncertainty about the medical side of things that has put me off ever considering a move abroad......

I am sure if your working it will be fine...
 
Nafu9 said:
I am mildly terrified of the orangutan that's in charge, but when you're in love :p Thank you Azure, I'll see if I can find it.
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Well trump said he'll repeal Obamacare so healthcare will be much more free market, it depends on where you live but a local insurance is pry your best bet
 
Remember that health insurance routinely excludes pre-existing conditions so read the fine print on any quotes.
 
snowleopard said:
Remember that health insurance routinely excludes pre-existing conditions so read the fine print on any quotes.
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It's changed (supposedly). Health insurers can no longer charge more or deny coverage to you or your child because of a pre-existing health condition like asthma, diabetes, or cancer. They cannot limit benefits for that condition either. Once you have insurance, they can't refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition.
 
Nafu9 said:
I am mildly terrified of the orangutan that's in charge, but when you're in love :p
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I suppose Trump does have his softer more caring side to the one he portrays on the media.. ;)
 
mc9 said:
Well trump said he'll repeal Obamacare so healthcare will be much more free market, it depends on where you live but a local insurance is pry your best bet
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Though it might not happen but either way healthcare is much more free market over here
 
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