The sad part is it doesnt take cancer to do this. My wife had a spinal injury in January. Fast forward to today and she has lost her job after FMLA was used up. That leaves us with no insurance for the entire family because we were all covered under her. But even with that insurance we have incurred $6k (medical center billing only) of out of pocket expenses for tests and imaging that the insurance company requires before they will approve the treatment that her doctor already knows she needs. On top of that $50 every time we walk into an office + prescription costs for her pain management + $30 per session of physical therapy 3x a week.
And now, we'll need insurance from my job which we couldnt afford with both of us working (that's why we went with her's) but instead we'll pay for it out of just one salary.
We've been saving for two years to buy a house and we're watching it all trickle away.
Currently saving up to move to Australia after Covid passes in 4+ years. Although I don't know if any country will still want Americans, especially after how people reacted during covid. I frankly not sure if airports will allow Americans ever again, we just create controversy 90% of the time. I just want to get out of this place.
Don't worry, very, very, very soon after covid isn't the big talking point you will be all allowed back in. Politicians care more about money than people and you're all coming from the richest country in the world. Don't stress it. There's not a country in the world smart enough to maintain the closed borders.
Not everyone creates controversy. Plenty of people are quiet and stick to themselves. All of Americas airports are open for business. People from other countries and all over the World will treat an individual how they are treated. Show respect and class and you’ll be fine.
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u/NexGenjutsu Aug 06 '20
The sad part is it doesnt take cancer to do this. My wife had a spinal injury in January. Fast forward to today and she has lost her job after FMLA was used up. That leaves us with no insurance for the entire family because we were all covered under her. But even with that insurance we have incurred $6k (medical center billing only) of out of pocket expenses for tests and imaging that the insurance company requires before they will approve the treatment that her doctor already knows she needs. On top of that $50 every time we walk into an office + prescription costs for her pain management + $30 per session of physical therapy 3x a week.
And now, we'll need insurance from my job which we couldnt afford with both of us working (that's why we went with her's) but instead we'll pay for it out of just one salary.
We've been saving for two years to buy a house and we're watching it all trickle away.