Health Insurance for Non U.S. Citizen

[davit83]

Dear friends,

I have a very close relative who is experiencing hearing loss (beginning stages) and will be visiting U.S for three months. During this time we are hoping to get a consultation with a doctor who can provide accurate diagnosis of the condition and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. My relative, however, is not a U.S. citizen and not even a permanent resident. I am wondering if there are any known ways of obtaining a temporary health insurance for her. More generally, I would like to know what are the appropriate steps for us to follow to make sure that we see a doctor and be insured for the appointment, given that the patient is not a U.S. citizen.

I will greatly appreciate if you could please share your thoughts and suggestions concerning this matter.

Thanks a lot for your time.

Davit.

 

[STIBROKER]

why not just pay for the test out of pocket.........

 

[DS4]

Pay cash....

 

[arnguy]

Petersen International Insurance could probably help you, but for a short visit for a diagnosis and course of treatment the advice to pay cash seems most appropriate. You can negotiate the cost with the audiologist.

 

[davit83]

Thanks for your advice guys. Any very rought estimate of how much a consultation with audiologist would cost us?
Thanks again for caring.
Davit.

 

[arnguy]

Call several and ask what their fees are.