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AbeCross
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 191
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:51 pm Post subject: Work visa medical tests for US residents |
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Do any Americans have any tips for reducing the cost of the medical tests required for the work visa? The last time(last year) it cost over $2,000. I am changing employers and must do the tests again. Any help is appreciated.
I thank you kindly. |
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nomad soul

Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Sweaty Ted
Joined: 17 Mar 2012 Posts: 54 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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I have insurance through Blue Cross & Blue Shield and the doctor was able to have it categorized as a medical necessity as I have not had a physical for a few years now. I haven't received any billing statement yet. I am hoping that I do not have to fight with the insurance company. This is the usual routine with insurance companies here in the States. |
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2buckets
Joined: 14 Dec 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Middle East
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Your employer should be paying for it.
In my three different contracts my employer paid for it. |
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nomad soul

Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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2buckets wrote: |
Your employer should be paying for it.
In my three different contracts my employer paid for it. |
Some employers offer full or partial reimbursement while others do not. Either way, the employee has to cough up (no pun intended) the costs up front, which can be a financial strain for some. |
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imranaz
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject: Which Form? |
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HI there,
I'm trying to get all my paperwork ready as well. Which medical form are you using? I saw there are two versions.
Also, did you have to order all your degrees/diplomas again or can they be copies of the certified ones? |
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nomad soul

Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Which Form? |
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imranaz wrote: |
I'm trying to get all my paperwork ready as well. Which medical form are you using? I saw there are two versions.
Also, did you have to order all your degrees/diplomas again or can they be copies of the certified ones? |
There's only one med form to choose from according to the embassy's site for US residents. I suspect you're asking about the med form and degree authentication for another country. If so, you may not get a response on this thread since it's specific to Americans and unfortunately, the process and forms for each country seem to vary. You might try this thread, "2 medical report forms - which is it,"
posted just a few days ago: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=97447&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= |
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