American amputee with arthritis

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Member since 08 May 2014

WhereAreMyKeysNew member13 May 2014 19:46:25

I have an above the knee amputation on my left side.聽 I have two prosthetic limbs that are state of the art because I have great health insurance here in California.聽 These limbs cost a lot of money, and every few years I need a new socket, or repairs to the knee unit.聽 As a foreigner in Poland, what kind of health care can I expect?聽 I also need drugs for pain control.聽 i worry about these things.聽 Can anyone tell me about Polish health insurance?

WhereAreMyKeys New member

Member since 08 May 2014

WhereAreMyKeysNew member14 May 2014 03:35:48

I am retired, so I am not planning on working full time in Poland.聽 As I understand it, that means I will have to rely on a traveler's insurance policy.聽 I thought I would be able to get an insurance policy in Poland, but I guess I cannot even enter the country without it.聽 Since i will be leaving California, my current health insurance policy will be cancelled.聽 I have no idea how good this insurance is or how much it costs, and I would prefer to avoid filling out forms online and being contacted by insurance salesmen.聽 I'm hoping someone with traveler's insurance, or someone who is living on a retirement plan from their job in the US can give me some information.聽 It's all new to me.

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