I'm in Peru, and may have to visit a hospital. Can this be charged to Medicare?
2007-05-13 06:14:03 · 5 answers · asked by THOMAS K 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
I not sure. You really need to check with that country to know the requirements to enter. Many do not acknowledge Medicare and require proof of Medical Care or a set amount of money per day to cover medical expenses. I try to find you a link.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_998.html
2007-05-13 06:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don^t know about foreign countries, but in some of the other states it is allowed. For instance, I^m from Michigan and live in south Texas 5 months out of the year. The bill was paid. Not as much as I would like because it wasn^t my home state. I do not think this is accepted outside of the U.S.
2007-05-13 13:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by DONNA L R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Medicare will not cover you out of the US,,,if you have a back up Insurance, like Humana, they will cover you when you are out of the US
2007-05-13 22:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by mirmor2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO U CANT REALLY I KNOW I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA AND I WENT TO THE DOCTOR IN SOUTH TEXAS AND MEDICARE DIDNT PAY FOR IT
2007-05-13 13:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Emilio N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to get medical insurance where you go and they do have medical in most countries its just different everywhere.
2007-05-13 13:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by carin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋