Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:22 pm
#61
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
More likely to just get your policy cancelled on you if you're to pricey, plus you become beholden to the job. Serious illness, don't think the waiting in the UK in real terms is all that bad, can be for the not so serious, but then the US isn't that different in that regards.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:28 pm
#63
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
How do you plan for it? We buy medical insurance or work in a job that provides it. What else is there too do. Oh yeah we have 6 months of living expenses saved. not much else people can do.
We are/were a family of 5 earning $48,000 a year, quite normal and average income even for around here.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:29 pm
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Jan 23rd 2011, 10:31 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
With a how many year gap? Thats my gripe, the NHS is so not what so many people remember!
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:31 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
I paid into it before I left, and plan on doing so again when I get home. I am not now, and never have been a freeloader if that is what you are suggesting. I plan on working and doing my part when I get back, and god willing I wont need to use the NHS for anything serious. I will take my pension when the time comes from the US social security insurance, that I am paid up in full. I am a British citizen and an American citizen, and have never expected anything for free. I just wish it was more affordable for Americans.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:32 pm
#67
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Not necessarily better, but you can get BUPA for £30 a month if you really want to top up your healthcare and you aren't going to have to worry about taking this pill this week or whether to pay for heating/groceries etc.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:32 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Well at least they don't cancel your insurance before you are even finished getting your final cancer scan. So if the all clear wasn't forthcoming you'd be up sh1t creek without a paddle.
How do you plan for it? We buy medical insurance or work in a job that provides it. What else is there too do. Oh yeah we have 6 months of living expenses saved. not much else people can do.
We are/were a family of 5 earning $48,000 a year, quite normal and average income even for around here.
How do you plan for it? We buy medical insurance or work in a job that provides it. What else is there too do. Oh yeah we have 6 months of living expenses saved. not much else people can do.
We are/were a family of 5 earning $48,000 a year, quite normal and average income even for around here.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:33 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Well at least they don't cancel your insurance before you are even finished getting your final cancer scan. So if the all clear wasn't forthcoming you'd be up sh1t creek without a paddle.
How do you plan for it? We buy medical insurance or work in a job that provides it. What else is there too do. Oh yeah we have 6 months of living expenses saved. not much else people can do.
We are/were a family of 5 earning $48,000 a year, quite normal and average income even for around here.
How do you plan for it? We buy medical insurance or work in a job that provides it. What else is there too do. Oh yeah we have 6 months of living expenses saved. not much else people can do.
We are/were a family of 5 earning $48,000 a year, quite normal and average income even for around here.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:33 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
Bugger off 30 quid of Bupa might get you a plaster for your cut!
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:45 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
I'm with the, it's ok living here, we're getting on with it, some things are better, some are worse, some are about the same. But I wish we hadn't bothered moving here in the first place.
Jan 23rd 2011, 10:46 pm
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Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
