Health insurance advice for UK expat
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Health insurance advice for UK expat
I moved on a K-1 visa and am currently waiting for my AOS paperwork to go through. I need to arrange medical insurance but have no idea where to start. I know that when I can work, my employer may provide a health insurance policy, but I would like some advice on private policies - best value for money etc. from people who have researched this or pay privately already. I am in Charlotte, NC, if this makes any difference. Thank you!
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I moved on a K-1 visa and am currently waiting for my AOS paperwork to go through. I need to arrange medical insurance but have no idea where to start. I know that when I can work, my employer may provide a health insurance policy, but I would like some advice on private policies - best value for money etc. from people who have researched this or pay privately already. I am in Charlotte, NC, if this makes any difference. Thank you!
If not healthy or middle-aged plus, pray the GOP don't get a majority and hold on in there.
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Re: Health insurance advice for UK expat
I moved on a K-1 visa and am currently waiting for my AOS paperwork to go through. I need to arrange medical insurance but have no idea where to start. I know that when I can work, my employer may provide a health insurance policy, but I would like some advice on private policies - best value for money etc. from people who have researched this or pay privately already. I am in Charlotte, NC, if this makes any difference. Thank you!
Hopefully when you start working your employer WILL provide health insurance as getting a private health insurance plan (IF you are able to get one) is usually very expensive.
If you are pretty confident about getting work then look at the short term policies.
Google and you will also find insurance agents in your area who will help.
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I moved on a K-1 visa and am currently waiting for my AOS paperwork to go through. I need to arrange medical insurance but have no idea where to start. I know that when I can work, my employer may provide a health insurance policy, but I would like some advice on private policies - best value for money etc. from people who have researched this or pay privately already. I am in Charlotte, NC, if this makes any difference. Thank you!
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Last edited by Noorah101; Feb 14th 2012 at 4:52 pm.
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If you're young and healthy, just look for a catastrophic-type policy with very high deductibles to avoid bankruptcy if you have a major problem. For female needs, pay in cash at a Planned Parenthood.
If not healthy or middle-aged plus, pray the GOP don't get a majority and hold on in there.
If not healthy or middle-aged plus, pray the GOP don't get a majority and hold on in there.
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Go to einsurance.com to find out about plans in your area and ball park costs.
Hopefully when you start working your employer WILL provide health insurance as getting a private health insurance plan (IF you are able to get one) is usually very expensive.
If you are pretty confident about getting work then look at the short term policies.
Google and you will also find insurance agents in your area who will help.
Hopefully when you start working your employer WILL provide health insurance as getting a private health insurance plan (IF you are able to get one) is usually very expensive.
If you are pretty confident about getting work then look at the short term policies.
Google and you will also find insurance agents in your area who will help.
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I think you will find that, with individual policies, being 29 is not considered of 'child bearing age' since the majority of individual policies do not cover maternity/pregnancy costs; and so this has no affect on premiums.
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