Inbound immigrant insurance questions
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Q: Our friends have just immigrated from Ukraine to USA (Tennessee). We have these questions: 1) The $150 deducible that is per incident... is this only for major medical emergency? Or can they also visit the doctor when sick for regular office visits? What is the co-pay for office visits? 2) At the end of the 3-month period, can this insurance be renewed month-by-month? (Or is a three-month minimum per purchase of coverage required)? 3) What is the medical coverage in the event of a pregnancy? 4) What are the rates?
A: This policy uses a per person deductible applicable to all expenses. This is not a per incident deductible. There are no doctor visit co-pays after meeting the deductible. This insurance is renewable month-to-month for up to five years. Some people opt to pay on a quarterly (3 month) basis. Maternity expenses are covered the same as any other medical expense after the policy has been in force for 3 months. The rates and all other information about this insurance are posted at http://FreedomBenefits.net/inbound-immigrant.htm
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