Getting medication abroad while on a student visa

[jamesleaves]

Hi, one of the children i lok after is hoping to study in the USA, does anyone know how he will get his insulin etc etc while over there, is the only option to take out one of the American system healthcare plans?

Many thanks

 

[Hobs]

Walmart have a special scheme for those on a very low income but I do not know if insulin is covered ....take a look here>>>>
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/if/hmp/fus ... r_list.pdf

 

[lovinglife]

found this info for you -

http://www.pmi-scot.co.uk/international ... urance.htm

scroll down the page

"Medical Health Insurance for UK Students Studying Abroad
Any UK student studying abroad must be covered by a student medical insurance policy. The student medical insurance must cover the insured for in-patient and out-patient treatment, medical prescriptions, GP treatment and any serious illness, ill-health or hospital stays. The health insurance cover should also be no less than £5,000,000 (five million GBP). Student medical insurance should also cover you for medical evacuation and repatriation. "

USA educational institutions will have a policy available which you can join. Some institutions require that you join their medical health insurance scheme. You will be given information on this by the institution you are studying in.

 

[noblehead]

James,

Contact Diabetes UK where I am sure they'll have all the information you need regarding this matter.

Nigel