Hospitals and Clinics Around the World
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Will My Health Insurance Cover My Overseas Medical Expenses?
As of this writing, probably not. While the largest US employers and healthcare insurersnot to mention our ever-vocal politiciansstruggle with new models of coverage, most plans do not yet cover the costs of obtaining treatment abroad. Yet, with healthcare costs threatening to literally bust the economy, pressures for change are mounting. Recognizing that globalization of healthcare is now a realityand that the US is falling behindinsurers, employers, and hospitals are now aggressively beginning to form partnerships with payers and providers abroad. You may want to check with your insurer for the latest on your coverage abroad.
Excerpted from Patients Beyond Borders World Edition
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What do tortillas, taxi rides, and treatments have in common? All these expenses may be tax deductible as part of your health travel. Depending upon your income level and cost of treatment, some or most of your health journey can be itemized as a straight deduction from your adjusted gross income.
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