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The American healthcare system is one of the best and one of the most expensive system in the world, but, unlike many other developed nations, it does not provide a structured socialized healthcare. While there are special programs for groups like Senior Citizens, most Americans have health insurance to minimize the costs incurred due to health problems.HomeWhy USACredit SystemUndergraduate EducationBachelors DegreeMBA Admission ProcedurePart Time MBA CollegesBest B SchoolsBS Application ProcedureBS Transfer ProcessBA in USMS Application ProcedureTop Engineering CollegesAssociate DegreePhD CurriculumPhD in USADoctorate Application ProcedureBest US UniversitiesAcademic CalendarFundingVisa Application ProcedureVisa DocumentsBooking AppointmentVisa FeeConsulates ListWork Permit for Indian StudentsTips To Cut ExpensesHealth CareCultural AdjustmentsOpening a Bank AccountAccommodationEducational BackgroundIndian Student AssociationsSTD Codes A-ISTD Codes J-MSTD Codes N-RSTD Codes S-ZFederal HolidaysEducational TerminologyFor an international student, it is very important to know about the facilities available to them, what procedures to follow, and where to go, for specific care. Since the students are new to the place, prior knowledge of basic facilities can save time, energy and money.
Campus Healthcare Facilities
Almost all campuses offer some general medical facilities. The facilities vary from university to university. Some campuses offer first-aid facilities, while others have resident doctors. Usually, the cost of on-campus medical services is not that high. Make sure to take a copy of your medical certificate, all records of immunization, vaccination and prescriptions.
Many colleges and universities have their own health insurance plans for the students. Generally, larger schools have better student insurance programs than smaller schools. Most schools make it mandatory for non-US students to take these policies. If health insurance is not provided, the International Student Office can help you find an insurance plan that fits your needs. There are also offers specifically designed for international students. The best way to take an insurance plan from a private company is after talking to the seniors and on-campus International Student Office.
Healthcare Facilities Outside the Campus
In case you wish to go off campus for a treatment, you can:
- Visit a private doctor. In case of a non-emergency, private practitioners treat the patients by appointment, during normal office hours.
- Visit a minor emergency clinic. These clinics do not require appointments, and are usually open on weekends and on holidays.
- In case of serious emergency, visit the nearest hospital emergency room. The hospitals have ambulances; you may use that facility, if needed. Hospital emergency rooms are designed to treat life-threatening ailments; this is typically the most expensive place to receive care.
Make sure to communicate the details of your ailment, properly. In case you feel you will not be able to communicate properly with the doctor, ask a friend to accompany you.
International students are responsible for the expenses they incur while in the United States. As such, U.S. law requires universities to verify that international students on J-1 visas (and their J-2 dependents) have health insurance before allowing them to enroll. The federal government does not require students on F-1 visas to have health insurance, but many schools require it.
The most important thing you can do is learn more; study the details of your insurance plan, and get familiar with its rules and regulations. Also, try to maintain a healthy lifestyle to minimize your chances of illness or injury that may require medical treatment while you are studying in the United States.
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jitesh jain5/26/2012 1:50:00 AM
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Completed Bachelors of Ayurvedic Medecine and Surgery. Want to study in US what to study so that I can get job in US itself?
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Respected sir/madam, i have completed b.sc nursing with 1st division in sept.2010. i have 1year 6 months experience in clinical area.My IELTS overall score is 6band overall. I am very much interested to do further study in USA. Am i qualifying or not to get study visa of US for medical or nursing study,please tell me as soon as possible. with regards,sukhmanjit
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Sanjay3/18/2012 10:42:47 PM
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