<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Eurostile" LANG="0">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. <BR>
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. <BR>
Have a safe journey.<BR>
Leonie</FONT></HTML>