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@Naes Just a heads up these users are saying the original bc is needed. 
 

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

Congratulations!

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

We got our approval letter today.
NOA1: Aug 14 2017
NOA2: Feb 27 2018
 
No update on app.

Yeah I got the exact same thing. My heart started pumping

Yeah I got the exact same thing. My heart started pumping

Lucky for you that the employer subsidizes the health care.  My company uses a Blue Cross plan (not a bad plan, with 3000 members so a decent rate) and the cost for an individual is over $600 (fully paid for by the employer) with an extra $500 for a spouse or $1100 for a whole family but those aren't employer subsidized.  Welcome to the high costs of insurance and other medical expenses.  Until you see it, you don't really think about it, but at $1700 per month for a whole family on our plan, I still think we're about average for a slightly better than average plan.  Yes insurance and other medical expenses are extremely high.
As previously stated, have her bring a 6 month supply, then look for insurance options.  I have hypothyroidism and am on a 6 month visit schedule with my physician.  My meds are about $40 for a 3 month supply so it's not too bad.  If her condition is relatively under control with her meds she may be able to stretch to 12 months.

Well, the only option here is to apply for health insurance. You can still use your insurance from work, and she can start with some basic plan which will be a few hundred bucks a month. Not a crazy money if you're employed. Try to talk to your HR or boss about it.

I wish our health insurance was that cheap, we pay $1,150pm between us as though we both work, neither of us get cover via our jobs.
 
I am also hypothyroid, so I bought over 6+ months supply of meds so I'd be safely covered until I had proper health insurance and had sorted out new doctor in US. I have blood tests every 6 months if feeling normal, or more regularity when have symptoms. We are relatively lucky it is a cheap long term disease to manage, my prescription costs $14p/m at CVS. Using my insurance plan, the regular blood test costs around $120 each time (which I pay and is out towards my yearly deductible). I really miss the NHS living here!
 
I find the cost of living substantially higher in NYC than my life back in London, but I consider this as part of the price of moving abroad and going through immigration.
 
You are wise to consider significant extra costs like this at this early stage for you. If will be 4+ months before someone on K1 visa can work, plus not all jobs have healthcare option anyway. Best of luck.
 
 
 

Does it skyrocket like that because she has a preexisting condition? I sympathize. My fiancé is self employed and we are looking into health insurance options. There isn't really any advice to give other than you'll just have to search for the most affordable one you can find which will cover her medical costs (sorry to state the obvious). I don't know what state you're in but do some research about the different insurance companies available to you and get in touch with them, explain your wife's medical needs and what kind of coverage you need and what you don't need, and have them give you a quote that is tailored to your family's needs. That's where we're going to start. I'll sure miss my free health care. Good luck! 

Thanks guys.
No it doesn't go up because of her preexisting condition that's just the normal rate for adding a spouse. Adding a child is only 100 more, but a spouse is incredibly expensive. But that 460 is the family plan so it would cover the entire family no matter how many children which is nice. I just wish there were a cheaper plan for just me and a spouse. 
 
I don't know if it's wise as much as a curse, lol. I am constantly thinking about expenses, making money, and saving money. Hopefully it pays off in the long run, but it is stressful.