Clinic vs HMO for Vaccinations?
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My wife is at the HMO for a physical, and was told that most of the shots for the AOS must be done "out of pocket", and isn't covered by my Health Plan. She didn't know the exact cost, but she did say it could be expensive.
Does anyone know if Kaiser truly does not cover the costs of such vaccinations? If so, what are recommendations for getting it done at less cost? Should I go to a USCIS Civil Surgeon, or look around for a clinic?
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Does anyone know if Kaiser truly does not cover the costs of such vaccinations? If so, what are recommendations for getting it done at less cost? Should I go to a USCIS Civil Surgeon, or look around for a clinic?
thanks,
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My wife is at the HMO for a physical, and was told that most of the shots for the AOS must be done "out of pocket", and isn't covered by my Health Plan. She didn't know the exact cost, but she did say it could be expensive.
Does anyone know if Kaiser truly does not cover the costs of such vaccinations? If so, what are recommendations for getting it done at less cost? Should I go to a USCIS Civil Surgeon, or look around for a clinic?
thanks,
Gardener
Does anyone know if Kaiser truly does not cover the costs of such vaccinations? If so, what are recommendations for getting it done at less cost? Should I go to a USCIS Civil Surgeon, or look around for a clinic?
thanks,
Gardener
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if you know you've had the jabs before, get a titre test, even a shit HMO should stump for that...
but if you need jabs, call around all the local clinics
but if you need jabs, call around all the local clinics
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your local public health dept clinic should take care of of most of the shots, and the TB, HIV, Syphilis screening either free or at a nominal cost - mine did. Give them a call
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Thanks for the tips. I'll check with my local health clinics.
Does anyone has a complete list of the shots required? I want to be absolutely certain of what my wife needs, since her DS3025 states that her vaccinations are incomplete, and there are a lot of shots annotated by the doctor in England as not age appropriate, and only a few marked as "K1". I just want to make sure he annotated each block correctly.
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Rene, Bob and Songbird,
Thanks for the tips. I'll check with my local health clinics.
Does anyone has a complete list of the shots required? I want to be absolutely certain of what my wife needs, since her DS3025 states that her vaccinations are incomplete, and there are a lot of shots annotated by the doctor in England as not age appropriate, and only a few marked as "K1". I just want to make sure he annotated each block correctly.
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Thanks for the tips. I'll check with my local health clinics.
Does anyone has a complete list of the shots required? I want to be absolutely certain of what my wife needs, since her DS3025 states that her vaccinations are incomplete, and there are a lot of shots annotated by the doctor in England as not age appropriate, and only a few marked as "K1". I just want to make sure he annotated each block correctly.
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You can find the list on the US Embassy/London site.
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My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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Meauxna,
My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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Gardener
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Meauxna,
My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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I found the vaccination chart at: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...cinechart.html
With this list and what is shown required on her DS 3025, we'll know what additional shots she needs.
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Rene,
I found the vaccination chart at: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...cinechart.html
With this list and what is shown required on her DS 3025, we'll know what additional shots she needs.
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I found the vaccination chart at: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...cinechart.html
With this list and what is shown required on her DS 3025, we'll know what additional shots she needs.
thanks,
Gardener
Or not. Not every jab is required. Some are waived due to age, area of the world born and raised, etc.
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Meauxna,
My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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My wife is in the States. She will visit a local health clinic. I wouldn't think they'd be knowledgeable about what shots are required, since they do not deal with non-immigrant visas on a daily basis. That's why I'm asking for the vaccination list.
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