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Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 4th 2023, 3:39 am
Replies: 43
Views: 5,398
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Chicken Curry

I second this recommendation - the TJs frozen chicken Tikka masala is pretty good
Forum: USA
May 25th 2023, 1:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Medical Insurance US for UK visitors

We've used Avanti and World First for both me (pre-existing) and my wife's 90+ yo grandfather.

Didn't claim on any trip, so can't speak to that, but the questions asked on screening were...
Forum: USA
Jul 5th 2022, 2:39 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Travel insurance for visiting parent who is 70+

Try World First - they've been pretty good for our aging or chronically ill family
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 6th 2022, 4:49 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Travel Insurance for Visiting Elderly Parents

Honestly, I can't remember exactly as it was 2016 when he came over (he's still alive and just had 98th b'day). ISTR it was in the region of £2k for 2 weeks.

However, this was for a 92YO war...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 4th 2022, 7:06 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Travel Insurance for Visiting Elderly Parents

World First covers elderly and/or pre-existing conditions. Coverage appears comprehensive, but it is on the pricey side.

We got my wife's grandfather (90YO with multiple health issues) and used...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 26th 2022, 4:47 am
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: cheap calls to the UK

I like tello for calling UK banks/institutions etc. Very good pricing and easy to use.

Thanks for sharing
Forum: USA
Feb 9th 2022, 3:28 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,988
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Arizona or London

I'm in a similar position; wife's family is here, but our kids were born in the UK. Schooling is a little behind the UK (Kids are pre-K). There's some things I miss about the UK, but on balance I see...
Forum: USA
Jan 18th 2022, 10:48 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,246
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Electricals - to ship or not to ship

I brought 2x TVs, laptop, x6 lamps, TV sound bar and anything that is charged by a simple DC transformer.

Check your voltage and frequency on the back of your TVs. All recent LGs run dual voltage....
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2021, 9:43 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,107
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: health insurance for 70-year-old immigrating to USA?

I didn't claim, so can't vouch for that side of it. However, it's one of the few brokers who actually have a good questionnaire to work out the extent of pre-existing conditions.

And at this...
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2021, 5:15 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,107
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: health insurance for 70-year-old immigrating to USA?

They managed to get a suitable policy for a 94 YO with multiple pre-existing conditions (covered). We've used them multiple times across multiple years and been good.
Forum: USA
Dec 3rd 2021, 5:13 am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,107
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: health insurance for 70-year-old immigrating to USA?

Yes. I also have a chronic condition which I used them for and it was also covered. Their questions on which they base the premium are pragmatic and insightful to the conditions declared.
Forum: USA
Dec 2nd 2021, 10:51 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,107
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: health insurance for 70-year-old immigrating to USA?

Try a company called world first - very good for seniors and people with significant pre-existing conditions. Used them for a visit of then 94 YO grandfather with multiple issues (heart bypass,...
Forum: USA
Nov 23rd 2021, 11:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Take Home and Tax Advice

Use the smartasset.com salary calculator to give you an idea of take home for CA.

Only you can determine your healthcare budget based on employer plan. For a family, max HSA contribution is $7200...
Forum: USA
Nov 9th 2021, 12:29 am
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Health Insurance Options for Relocation

When I moved I bought good travel insurance for 30 days and ensured this coincided with my return ticket date; as I'm sure you know, it is cheaper to buy a return and not use the 'return' flight....
Forum: USA
Nov 5th 2021, 7:53 am
Replies: 21
Views: 8,454
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Relocation Package Opinion

My electric bill in OH peaks at $200/month in Jul/Aug and drops to $70 in May/Oct.
3800 sq ft home, with gas for heat and cooking

I still pay less in tax in the US even when I include healthcare...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Oct 23rd 2021, 2:24 am
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Medical question - summary and specialist reports

I'd try to not overthink this. I moved to the US with a significant chronic disease and i don't recall any real challenge with the medical part. I only provided a patient summary and a general letter...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 8th 2021, 5:39 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Driving to work

35 miles, 45 minutes in southern OH. I find they're pretty good at keeping the interstate clear; I'm sure they'd be even more on top of it in North OH.

Much more robust than the UK, where...
Forum: USA
Sep 29th 2021, 9:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,404
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: taking electrical and electronic goods in the uSA

Honestly, selling some electrics and re-buying was a relatively minor inconvenience and cost of the move. I cannot imagine trying to have a UK washer/dryer repaired here - just not worth the agro....
Forum: USA
Sep 28th 2021, 5:31 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,404
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: taking electrical and electronic goods in the uSA

I cannot think of a single good reason why i would do anything recommended by OP. My US washer/dryer are bigger, far superior, under warranty and complies with code. My US kettle works just fine. My...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2021, 2:51 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,504
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Taxation of Occupational Pension

UK Government service pensions are normally taxed at source and do not attract additional taxation by the IRS. There is a list of specific occupational pensions that fall into this category - I'll...
Forum: USA
Sep 14th 2021, 10:11 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,304
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Moving to OH November

Where in OH are you moving to?
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2021, 7:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,601
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Life and critical illness cover with UK provider

Not sure, when you asked, but I did this within the last 2 years, potentially within the last 18 months (had spare time during COVID furlough)
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2021, 5:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,601
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: Life and critical illness cover with UK provider

I'm with Legal & General. They were happy to continue cover as long as payment continues to be made from UK bank account. Simply gave them my new US address and they sent me written confirmation. Job...
Forum: USA
Aug 6th 2021, 8:14 am
Replies: 228
Views: 26,711
Posted By Winston_the_Great_Dane

Re: US health insurance

I moved over with my USC spouse from the UK. Neither of us had jobs to go to and i'm the primary earner as my wife was looking after our two small children. It did work out well for us and i'm aware...
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