purplecate
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purplecate got a reaction from geowrian in COVID-19, unemployment, and health insurance
Thanks all, it's the toughest time of my life but will try to stay positive.
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purplecate got a reaction from Meashka08 in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
As for safety...
I am from Japan, lived in Netherlands in the past. Both places were safer compared to US.
If I get visa and move to US, I think my fiance's insurance can cover me as well until I get a job.
Hearing him getting huge amount of bills just make me worry. (10mins of hospital visit cost 200 usd, dental cost 2000usd etc)
As Japanese who been to Europe, I've never seen this kind of system nowhere and its insane...
He recently had kidney stone, costed 6000usd (insurance covered..) and it already went to collection...
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purplecate got a reaction from Catalina Cuqui in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
We will most likely live in California.
I know people are friendly and everything. My fiance says I just need to know who is trustable and who isn't by just looking at what they wear and how they behave etc.
I never really grew up in ghetto environment and/or multicultural places.
When I was in Cali, there're places he mentioned that wasn't safe.
In Japan people can still walk alone outside at night, and usually nothing happens.
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purplecate got a reaction from Catalina Cuqui in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
As for safety...
I am from Japan, lived in Netherlands in the past. Both places were safer compared to US.
If I get visa and move to US, I think my fiance's insurance can cover me as well until I get a job.
Hearing him getting huge amount of bills just make me worry. (10mins of hospital visit cost 200 usd, dental cost 2000usd etc)
As Japanese who been to Europe, I've never seen this kind of system nowhere and its insane...
He recently had kidney stone, costed 6000usd (insurance covered..) and it already went to collection...
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purplecate got a reaction from disobedientavocad in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
As for safety...
I am from Japan, lived in Netherlands in the past. Both places were safer compared to US.
If I get visa and move to US, I think my fiance's insurance can cover me as well until I get a job.
Hearing him getting huge amount of bills just make me worry. (10mins of hospital visit cost 200 usd, dental cost 2000usd etc)
As Japanese who been to Europe, I've never seen this kind of system nowhere and its insane...
He recently had kidney stone, costed 6000usd (insurance covered..) and it already went to collection...
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purplecate reacted to mallafri76 in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
Not sure where you're moving to, as safety obviously have to do with the area you live in?! I live in Austin, Texas, and have never felt unsafe. If anything, I think people here are very friendly and helpful. Also, depending on your state, you can learn how to shoot and carry a gun. That always made me feel safer when I drove home alone at midnight.
In regards to health insurance, yes, it's a very messed up system and when you come from Europe, Canada or any other country in the western world, I don't think you'll ever truly get used to the American health care system. But, all countries have their good and bad sides and you'll just learn to deal with it.
When it comes to health insurance you can either choose a "cheaper" monthly premium but be prepared to pay a higher co-insurance and deductible if you use it, or you can pay a higher monthly premium but pay less if you need to use your insurance. The insurance will also cover health checks such as mammogram and annual health check free of charge.
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purplecate got a reaction from Estibaliz in Biggest concern = medical cost in US
As for safety...
I am from Japan, lived in Netherlands in the past. Both places were safer compared to US.
If I get visa and move to US, I think my fiance's insurance can cover me as well until I get a job.
Hearing him getting huge amount of bills just make me worry. (10mins of hospital visit cost 200 usd, dental cost 2000usd etc)
As Japanese who been to Europe, I've never seen this kind of system nowhere and its insane...
He recently had kidney stone, costed 6000usd (insurance covered..) and it already went to collection...
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purplecate got a reaction from swe_jill in Halp! Dutch police certificate!
This is so helpful thank you!!