Health Insurance 101
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Originally Posted by Bob
...but you really do need to say what state your in, and age group....and having a kid will making it pricey too...
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Originally Posted by g1ant
Texas, fat and fifty.
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Originally Posted by Bob
Ouch...errr...either of you worked in the US previously that would allow you to get cobra? not cheap and don't know if your eligible, but it could be a good stop gap if you are..
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Originally Posted by g1ant
Got here. Move into the new house tomorrow.
Any ideas where to start with health insurance to cover us until Mrs G1ant gets a job. Two of us plus 12 year old arriving in two weeks.
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Any ideas where to start with health insurance to cover us until Mrs G1ant gets a job. Two of us plus 12 year old arriving in two weeks.
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Originally Posted by qwerty007
I started a similar post on health insurance. An agent called John Costa (avoid!!) was offering very competitive rates through Lloyds of London. He was using an intermediary called MNU, who have strict qualifying criteria. Mr Costa's criteria bent the rules somewhat but the original policies seem to be aimed at transitory situations. If you arrange the policy before you arrive in the US, it look like you are covered. I'm not making a recommendation but it may be worth looking into as a temporary measure.
Looks like travel insurance, surprised that they only use Lloyds, I can check it out, will post back.
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Originally Posted by g1ant
Texas, fat and fifty.
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You might want to consider slimming down before you get to Texas - it can only get worse!!!
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