New in America how can I get medical support

[Josh or 18]

Hello everyone. 

 

Pleas I'm new in America, i came with cr1 immigrant visa. I have hard hearing and need to see a doctor  to have me exam. Meanwhile I don't have any money yet as have not been able ro work. Pleas how can I go about it to get a medical support? Which type hospital or what do I have to do?. 

[Ontarkie 13,915]

~~Moved to Moving Here and Your New LIfe, from IR1/CR1 P&P - the OP is asking about health insurance~~

[Daphne . 1,670]

Does your spouse work? Did they add you to their health insurance? This should cover most of the costs for the exam.

 

Also check if the insurance has different coverage for in-network providers vs. out of network providers. They will be able to let you know this, just call them. 

Edited October 1, 2022 by Daphne .

[Josh or 18]

34 minutes ago, Daphne . said:

Does your spouse work? Did they add you to their health insurance? This should cover most of the costs for the exam.

 

Also check if the insurance has different coverage for in-network providers vs. out of network providers. They will be able to let you know this, just call them. 

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

[Daphne . 1,670]

8 minutes ago, Josh or said:

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

In that case, it’s best to try to find the funds to pay for the exam and to find a job as soon as possible so you’ll have health insurance. 
 

[Lil bear 3,831]

18 minutes ago, Josh or said:

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

Your wife signed an affidavit of support. This is part of that support 

[PaulaCJohnny 712]

40 minutes ago, Josh or said:

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

Why not? Welcome to the US, here free health is a dream! You need a lot of money or a job that provide you a health insurance and you will still pay part of the exams, medication and etc. 

 

Did you already filled for divorce? Because in your last post you said that your wife is with another man.

Did you went to the police because of the Gun threatening and all this?

 

 

The best way for you is apply for a job and try to get one that offers health insurance.

 

Good luck 

 

 

Edited October 1, 2022 by PaulaCJohnny

[SalishSea 16,770]

42 minutes ago, Josh or said:

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

Who sponsored you?  

 

Why can you not work?

 

You will not qualify for means-tested benefits.  Suggest you focus on getting a job that offers health insurance benefits.

 

Strange that you did not consider these things further when you inquired about coming over back in July.  

Edited October 1, 2022 by Jorgedig

[Family 3,478]

1 hour ago, Josh or said:

Meanwhile I don't have any money yet as have not been able ro work

You can quickly Google “ Craigslist Jobs” in your area and will find many local businesses are looking to hire immediately. Just for example Texas https://dallas.craigslist.org/search/jjj

[SalishSea 16,770]

1 minute ago, Family said:

You can quickly Google “ Craigslist Jobs” in your area and will find many local businesses are looking to hire immediately. Just for example Texas https://dallas.craigslist.org/search/jjj

I would focus on large, well-respected employers who offer good benefits.  Hospitals are a good example.  They employ people of all skill levels, including unskilled jobs, such as custodial, groundskeeping, dietary assistants.  The value of the employer-paid benefits should be considered as well as salary, when looking for a job.

 

OP, as a new immigrant with a failing relationship and what seems like no real support system, you will need to work hard to make it here in the US.  It isn't easy, or fast, but hardworking immigrants make vital contributions to life as we know it in the US.

 

Some communities also have nonprofit organizations that help new immigrants get settled and find resources.  Best luck.

[nastra30 1,980]

8 hours ago, Josh or said:

Okay. But my wife don't work, and she didn't add me to her health insurance. 

But if she has health insurance, ask her to add you ASAP.

[Cathi 5,610]

10 hours ago, Josh or said:

Hello everyone. 

 

Pleas I'm new in America, i came with cr1 immigrant visa. I have hard hearing and need to see a doctor  to have me exam. Meanwhile I don't have any money yet as have not been able ro work. Pleas how can I go about it to get a medical support? Which type hospital or what do I have to do?. 

Josh, I know you've had a rough ride on your road to America but you did little to no research before coming here. Health care is not free here and you are not eligible for free anything because of the I-864 your "wife" signed. 

57 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

But if she has health insurance, ask her to add you ASAP.

Not that easy, read his back story.

[JeanneAdil 6,191]

Everyone is hiring

posters everywhere i look saying Help wanted,   jobs available

 

In  my area the big companies (warehouse and factory  work) are offering sign on bonuses and immediate coverage for health care insurance

 

fast food places are posting starting pay at $14 and $15 an hour 

get out there ,  get work

 

 

[Loren Y 2,732]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

Everyone is hiring

posters everywhere i look saying Help wanted,   jobs available

 

In  my area the big companies (warehouse and factory  work) are offering sign on bonuses and immediate coverage for health care insurance

 

fast food places are posting starting pay at $14 and $15 an hour 

get out there ,  get work

 

 

I agree, There are more jobs right now available then I have seen in my life. Not a day goes by I don't get a call from a recruiter asking me to come work for their company. sign on bonus was small a year ago at 2000-3000 dollars, now not one has been under 10000. 5 now, 5 in 6 months usually. If I didn't have almost 20 years in at my current employer, I would have bailed a while ago. Unless your in a really small town with no infrastructure, jobs should be plentiful.

[Rocio0010 5,562]

On 9/30/2022 at 10:48 PM, Daphne . said:

Does your spouse work? Did they add you to their health insurance? This should cover most of the costs for the exam.

 

Also check if the insurance has different coverage for in-network providers vs. out of network providers. They will be able to let you know this, just call them. 

Spouse left him even before he came to the US. He managed to get here with a CR-1. Wife left with another guy