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["Jim Ray" <jim AT neuse.net>]

Ah, now I know something about Medicare...

Thanks. Right on time.


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From: internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of
Childers.Paula AT epamail.epa.gov
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:38 PM
To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
Subject: Re: [internetworkers] travel health insurance

Something to be careful of, though - even if her health care insurer
offers international "out of network" coverage, it would not necessarily
cover additional expenses such as medical flights to return her home if
she were ill or injured. Plus, if she is traveling to anywhere that
might not have adequate facilities, she might need transport simply to
reach appropriate care, which also might not be covered.

Lastly, be aware that neither Medicare nor Medicaid offer any coverage
outside the US. Important to know if you are planning travel for or with
an elderly person.

Paula

internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org wrote on 03/17/2010 01:16:14
PM:

> From:
> <marcia AT nc.rr.com>
>
> Also, if she currently has health insurance, she may want to check
> if any emergency care while abroad would be covered as "out of
> network". In that case, all she needs to do is keep the receipts and
> make note of the currency exchange rate for that day. Then when
> she's back, simply file her expenses with her health insurance
> company for reimbursement.
>
> That's what I do....
>

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