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i have a friend that thought he had heartburn or acid reflux but he found out after a lot of pain he went to the ER and found out he had a block in a vein in his heart. He had no insurance. looking for a friend, concern for a friend, Tampa, Florida, USA, May 20, 2011
A benefit is a health care service or supply that is paid for in part
or in full by Medicare. There are substantial uncovered costs that a supplemental
policy can help with. It is important for you to understand that Medicare does
not cover everything, and it does not pay the total cost for most services or
supplies that are covered. There are substantial uncovered costs that a supplemental
policy can help with. http://medicarenewsline.com SWETLANA, Medicare, New York, USA, April 7, 2010
My Husband just has a Heart Attack, at age 48.
We have no insurance. The bills still have not started coming in, I am
afraid when they do, what will we do. He now can't even work. What can
we do, I work but with out his income we
wont be able to make ends meet. Ileana P., Oklahoma, USA, November 16, 2009
My husband is a professional ice hockey player
and about 5 years ago he developed atrial fibrillation and subsequently
had to have 3 heart surgeries
to repair the problem. He was playing in the NHL at the time so they covered
his procedures. He is currently still playing and has had no problems since
but I am wondering what will happen after his hockey career is over and
he needs
health insurance. I dont know if this makes a difference but he is considered
a Canadian citizen. I have been told by a few different people that he wont
be able to get insured in the U.S. if we choose to live there or it will
be outrageously
expensive. Does anyone know anything about this topic or if he would have any
problems getting insured in the U.S.? Please help, as I would like to find
out a straight answer! Gia, Berlin, Germany, November 11, 2009
Mike, don't know if laws are different from state
to state (we are in MA) or policies are different from one insurance company
to another. My husband had two stents placed in Feb. 2006 and started a
new (less stressful) job in July 2006 with no issues of health insurance
acceptance. There was never any mention
of "pre-existing" conditions, even though he was still attending re-hab and numerous
doctor appts. The only issue we have encountered thus far is with Life Insurance.
Good luck! MR, Massachusetts, USA, June 22, 2007
I have 2 stents now from 2 separate procedures.
I am thinking about a possible job change to something less stressful but
I am concerned that I would
be rejected by any new health insurance company now that I have an existing
condition. Has anyone looked into this and what are you experiences? Mike, New York, USA, June 21, 2007