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Selecting a health plan in Texas

A majority of non-retired Americans, the vast majority if you exclude people poor enough to qualify for Medicaid, have employer-based health insurance. Employer group insurance premiums tend to be ...
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How to obtain a Numéro de Sécurité Sociale in France fully online with a Passport Talent

There are two ways to obtain this number, one is done by snail mail and is a mess. You can find the procedure here : https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/fiche/registering-for-social-security And one ...
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Can I visit a doctor in France, and pay for myself, after I leave France?

The basic question is : can I get access to a doctor for a non-emergency treatment in France when I'm a visiting non-EU national. The answer is yes. (In particular if you don't intend to get some ...
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Can you see a medical specialist in the Netherlands without a GP referral?

It is possible, but not covered by insurance. Source: official government site (in Dutch: "Wilt u een behandeling zelf betalen? Dan heeft u geen verwijzing nodig." - "Do you want to pay for the ...
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Advice on getting Belgian health insurance after a frightening experience in the NL

Would that be enough? Do I need to have a job in Belgium? Is it true that to have access to public health insurance you need proof of employment? Usually, this goes the other way around: To register ...
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I am a German citizen living in the UK. Will I have health insurance while visiting Germany?

Here is what I did in the end I decided for a so-called "in-coming" insurance, which is offered by some German insurance providers and is specifically designed for foreigners visiting ...
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Selecting a health plan in Texas

Here's a comparison between what are apparently the main categories of health plans: Type Requires PCP Requires referrals Requires pre-authorization Pays for out-of-network care Cost-sharing Requires ...
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Selecting a health plan in Texas

It's typically a good idea to take the employer's health plan. The maximum out-of-pocket costs under such a plan (that is, assuming the worst case where you get terribly sick) are typically similar ...
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