Antes de Partir

[jim allen]

Our contact in Spain is a surgical resident in Madrid whom we have known for 10 years.  He told us that if we needed medical care just to go to the hospital and they will treat us.  Spain medicine is available regardless of ability to pay.  They may bill you, might you have to pay?

Jim Allen
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Leonie Galil 
  To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU 
  Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 7:34 PM
  Subject: Re: Antes de Partir


  I was told by my supplemental insurer that while Medicare does not pay for claims outside the country, they would pay 80% of the bill. I would however have to pay while abroad and then upon my return turn in my bills. 
  Pieter mentioned that military hospitals in Spain were supposed to treat people for free. John in Australia said to be careful about Burgos because not only did he get a bill but it was also a hefty one. 
  Have a safe journey.
  Leonie 
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