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[GrantsWife]

Wow thank you, you have been so very helpful. Well if it comes down to it we could move there but I will see what they have around my area or at least a state closer by. If I do move back I will definitely do my best to get him on insurance that I get through a job. Hopefully that won't be too hard even though I am somewhat expecting it. Your advice and tips have not been unappreciated. Thank you again.

 

[Eden]

Hi Alisha, I'm not sure where in VA you are from, but UVA Hospital in Charlottesville offers a lot of financial aid assistance to anyone in need. They will also work out all kinds of payment schedules and so forth. I know a few people who needed assistance and received medications for next to nothing through UVA.

 

[Eden]

Hi Alisha, I'm not sure where in VA you are from, but UVA Hospital in Charlottesville offers a lot of financial aid assistance to anyone in need. They will also work out all kinds of payment schedules and so forth. I know a few people who needed assistance and received medications for next to nothing through UVA.

 

[Eden]

Hi Alisha, I'm not sure where in VA you are from, but UVA Hospital in Charlottesville offers a lot of financial aid assistance to anyone in need. They will also work out all kinds of payment schedules and so forth. I know a few people who needed assistance and received medications for next to nothing through UVA.

 

[Jennyvb17]

I am pretty sure it varies state to state, as it is not a federal program.
Go to the states website and search. Most you have to be a resident for a certain amount of time before they will begin to cover. I am in Michigan and believe most of the states work the same way, the coverage is secondary insurance to your primary coverage through an employer or coverage you would have to purchase yourself. But they cover 100% here. i never pay anything out of pocket for something related to CF, besides the primary insurance premiums of course.

 

[Jennyvb17]

I am pretty sure it varies state to state, as it is not a federal program.
Go to the states website and search. Most you have to be a resident for a certain amount of time before they will begin to cover. I am in Michigan and believe most of the states work the same way, the coverage is secondary insurance to your primary coverage through an employer or coverage you would have to purchase yourself. But they cover 100% here. i never pay anything out of pocket for something related to CF, besides the primary insurance premiums of course.

 

[Jennyvb17]

I am pretty sure it varies state to state, as it is not a federal program.
<br />Go to the states website and search. Most you have to be a resident for a certain amount of time before they will begin to cover. I am in Michigan and believe most of the states work the same way, the coverage is secondary insurance to your primary coverage through an employer or coverage you would have to purchase yourself. But they cover 100% here. i never pay anything out of pocket for something related to CF, besides the primary insurance premiums of course.

 

[cf4life]

I think there are a lot of variables here with the immigration to the US. I would think you may need to move and get a job here first and then bring him over so he can continue to get treated and covered in Canada. Of coarse that may mean being apart for a little while. I would not recommend moving him here without being able to go onto your work insurance, unless you have plenty of extra money in case he gets sick. You can't expect to move him here and immediately get 100% or even any aide. They must have waiting periods in this case.

As far as how much it costs to cover cf costs per year, that really depends on his health. Minimum it would be the cost of his meds plus say 3 or 4 doctor checkups. However, if he needs IV's once or more a year then it could be a lot. I would say a 2 week tune-up in a hospital here could average 50,000+ depending on the city/hospital. Home IV's would be less.

 

[cf4life]

I think there are a lot of variables here with the immigration to the US. I would think you may need to move and get a job here first and then bring him over so he can continue to get treated and covered in Canada. Of coarse that may mean being apart for a little while. I would not recommend moving him here without being able to go onto your work insurance, unless you have plenty of extra money in case he gets sick. You can't expect to move him here and immediately get 100% or even any aide. They must have waiting periods in this case.

As far as how much it costs to cover cf costs per year, that really depends on his health. Minimum it would be the cost of his meds plus say 3 or 4 doctor checkups. However, if he needs IV's once or more a year then it could be a lot. I would say a 2 week tune-up in a hospital here could average 50,000+ depending on the city/hospital. Home IV's would be less.

 

[cf4life]

I think there are a lot of variables here with the immigration to the US. I would think you may need to move and get a job here first and then bring him over so he can continue to get treated and covered in Canada. Of coarse that may mean being apart for a little while. I would not recommend moving him here without being able to go onto your work insurance, unless you have plenty of extra money in case he gets sick. You can't expect to move him here and immediately get 100% or even any aide. They must have waiting periods in this case.
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<br />As far as how much it costs to cover cf costs per year, that really depends on his health. Minimum it would be the cost of his meds plus say 3 or 4 doctor checkups. However, if he needs IV's once or more a year then it could be a lot. I would say a 2 week tune-up in a hospital here could average 50,000+ depending on the city/hospital. Home IV's would be less.