Re: [lace] Jean to USA/IOLI
Betty Ann wrote When our relatives and friends come from England, they always get a health insurance policy from their travel agency. It is relatively inexpensive, so I'm told, and should you get ill and require medical treatment in the USA, it is VERY expensive. When my parents came to visit a few years ago, but they were well into their 80's we did a car trip down the eastern coast of the US. In N.Carolina dad was feeling very unwell and we took him to the hospital where he received excellent treatment, x-rays, diagnosis and medication - no long wait in emergency either. They took details of his insurance and billed them directly. We were all very impressed. He felt that the service he got was superior to what he would have received at home and we didn't feel that it was over the top cost-wise either - don't remember now but we thought it was quite reasonable. Perhaps because it was in a small town, and maybe things would have been different in a big inner-city hospital, but overall we were impressed, but thankful they had insurance. Malvary, in Ottawa (the nations capital), Canada where it is a beautiful sunny day with forecast temperatures of PLUS 3 degrees. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Jean to USA/IOLI
On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:37:36 -0500 (GMT-05:00), Betty wrote: From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1. Would I need something to prove that I have a steel knee joint? Nah, they'll check you carefully and may look for the operation scar, but if you're concerned, just get your doctor to write a note on his letterhead that you have one. Some security may do that, but others are not so easily satisfied. My Dad has two replacement knee joints, with lots of scars. The first time he flew after the operation security were not satisfied with looking at scars, insisted on trying to contact his doctor outside office hours, and kept him long enough to make him miss his flight. Do carry a letter from a doctor in case you meet a bloody minded security person. -- What if no one ever asked a hypothetical question? Steph Peters, Manchester, England [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Jean to USA/IOLI
From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1. Would I need something to prove that I have a steel knee joint? Nah, they'll check you carefully and may look for the operation scar, but if you're concerned, just get your doctor to write a note on his letterhead that you have one. 2. What would be the reaction at US customs (or even the airlines) to me carrying 11 different prescription drugs? The last time we were in England, it was for 3 months so I had to take lots of medications 'cause I require many prescriptions - I had a special small bag - sort of a big purse with medications, prescriptions, and medical info such as doctor's name, diagnosis, etc. (we nurses are sticklers for detail) Be sure all your medication is in its proper prescription bottle and any OTC (over the counter) drugs are in their original containers. Have a paper copy of the prescriptions on your person. Carry all drugs in carry on baggage. 3. Would I get travel insurance - I understand my only hopes would be Saga or Age Concern ( or it might be Help the Aged)? When our relatives and friends come from England, they always get a health insurance policy from their travel agency. It is relatively inexpensive, so I'm told, and should you get ill and require medical treatment in the USA, it is VERY expensive. And it is possible that one may not be allowed to leave the US if a bill is owed. They're just the more sensible questions, so in the end I decided that it was just too much hassle (at least in my mind) and I'm not going. Aw come on Jean, I will be looking forward to meeting you! Go for it, Girl! It won't be difficult, you'll see! Happy Lacemaking, Betty Ann Rice in Roanoke Virginia USA Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
