American amputee with arthritis

WhereAreMyKeys

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Member since 08 May 2014

Madera, California

WhereAreMyKeys

13 May 2014 21:46:25

WhereAreMyKeys

13 May 2014 21:46:25

Madera, California

I have an above the knee amputation on my left side. I have two prosthetic limbs that are state of the art because I have great health insurance here in California. These limbs cost a lot of money, and every few years I need a new socket, or repairs to the knee unit. As a foreigner in Poland, what kind of health care can I expect? I also need drugs for pain control. i worry about these things. Can anyone tell me about Polish health insurance?

WhereAreMyKeys

New member

Member since 08 May 2014

Madera, California

WhereAreMyKeys

14 May 2014 05:35:48

WhereAreMyKeys

14 May 2014 05:35:48

Madera, California

I am retired, so I am not planning on working full time in Poland. As I understand it, that means I will have to rely on a traveler's insurance policy. I thought I would be able to get an insurance policy in Poland, but I guess I cannot even enter the country without it. Since i will be leaving California, my current health insurance policy will be cancelled. I have no idea how good this insurance is or how much it costs, and I would prefer to avoid filling out forms online and being contacted by insurance salesmen. I'm hoping someone with traveler's insurance, or someone who is living on a retirement plan from their job in the US can give me some information. It's all new to me.