10-08-2009, 03:58 AM
Thank god for mr boeing. The advent of 5 hour transpacific or 45 minute inter island trips to seek care makes the big island pretty comfy for me.
Im kaiser and if things really get get bad ... back to the netherlands. I havent been a resident for almost 50 years - Im still covered....
Back to the topic at hand... first aid there are local urgent cares, second aid there are local hospitals and in my case a kaiser clinic.
... If I were to need to get on airplane for treatment. Id rather be on the mainland anyway... kaiser having put in a giant new facility in my "region" I keep my policy there. At some point I should transition to Oahu. At this writing however my support group is in south orange county.
For vision I use wally world for the script... cheapglasses.net at 20$ a pair for the optics
Dental - having spent years in mexico _ I actually like their dental practice really well... 1950's at times but I have classic teeth - grin
300$ crowns if need ... gives me an excuse to go to mexico once every two years or so to check in with local cleanings. The savings on the previous work more than covers the airfare. As you may be able to tell I dont have any fancy retirement options, and too young for the government plans. ... all premiums coming out of my pocket.
Thats how I do it, Hope this helps
Im kaiser and if things really get get bad ... back to the netherlands. I havent been a resident for almost 50 years - Im still covered....
Back to the topic at hand... first aid there are local urgent cares, second aid there are local hospitals and in my case a kaiser clinic.
... If I were to need to get on airplane for treatment. Id rather be on the mainland anyway... kaiser having put in a giant new facility in my "region" I keep my policy there. At some point I should transition to Oahu. At this writing however my support group is in south orange county.
For vision I use wally world for the script... cheapglasses.net at 20$ a pair for the optics
Dental - having spent years in mexico _ I actually like their dental practice really well... 1950's at times but I have classic teeth - grin
300$ crowns if need ... gives me an excuse to go to mexico once every two years or so to check in with local cleanings. The savings on the previous work more than covers the airfare. As you may be able to tell I dont have any fancy retirement options, and too young for the government plans. ... all premiums coming out of my pocket.
Thats how I do it, Hope this helps