Hi everyone,
I've read a number of the health insurance threads already and they've been helpful, but I hope you can help me with a few specific questions. I'm going to be in BA for awhile, as a tourist technically (renewing my visa every 90 days), and I have citizenship in the United States.
First, am I even eligible to purchase a BA/Argentinean health insurance plan? I'm tempted to do that instead of retaining my coverage in the US, which only will cover me here if I find myself in an emergency, because I'd rather be able to go in for preventative care, dental care, etc.
Secondly, do you have any idea about whether taking on an insurance plan in BA will qualify as "continuous coverage" for when I eventually return to the United States? I don't have any pre-existing conditions right now, but who knows what may come up and I don't want to be denied coverage due to a US insurance company being able to claim that I had a gap in my coverage.
And third, is there a specific plan that you would recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Liz
I've read a number of the health insurance threads already and they've been helpful, but I hope you can help me with a few specific questions. I'm going to be in BA for awhile, as a tourist technically (renewing my visa every 90 days), and I have citizenship in the United States.
First, am I even eligible to purchase a BA/Argentinean health insurance plan? I'm tempted to do that instead of retaining my coverage in the US, which only will cover me here if I find myself in an emergency, because I'd rather be able to go in for preventative care, dental care, etc.
Secondly, do you have any idea about whether taking on an insurance plan in BA will qualify as "continuous coverage" for when I eventually return to the United States? I don't have any pre-existing conditions right now, but who knows what may come up and I don't want to be denied coverage due to a US insurance company being able to claim that I had a gap in my coverage.
And third, is there a specific plan that you would recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Liz