Health Insurance Coverage For Discerner's

[nikita92]

It's a fact that it will be needed.(if you are lucky to already be covered by parents or whatever then disregard) Here are some leads to check on...coverageforall.org which will out-line free or low- cost health coverage options based on your state and situation. You can also download a health insurance guide at lifehappens.org. Now...if anyone from across the pond (or knows of)any info on the UK etc that they can offer for those discerner's interested in joining over there..would be helpful. Which brings to mind..20-30-50 years ago..how was the the health care needs of Novices handled? This is just a gee whiz question. Thanks

[domenica_therese]

Do you switch to the community's insurance after a time? I'm covered by my parents' for now, but obviously won't be forever.

[nikita92]

I think after you become professed.

[Totally Franciscan]

The two communities I was in the parents were responsible for health coverage for the year of postulancy and two years novitiate.  This is in addition to the dowry.  Some orders require them, others don't. 

[maximillion]

Anyone who enters in the UK from Europe and the European Union is covered by the reciprocal health agreement automatically.

 

If you are 'ordinarily resident' in the UK (and people in communities would be) then you are also automatically covered.

 

This is from an official website:

 

 

You can receive free NHS hospital treatment if you:-

• have been living legally in the UK for at least 12 months when you start treatment, and did not come to the UK for private medical treatment. Temporary absences from the UK of up to three months (in England, up to 182 days) are ignored
• have come to the UK to take up permanent residence, for example, if you are a former UK resident who has returned from abroad, or if you have been granted leave to enter or remain as a spouse
• have come to the UK to work, either as an employee or self-employed person. In England and Wales, if you are employed, your employer's main place of business must be in the UK or be registered in the UK. This could be, for example, a branch of an overseas company. If you are self-employed your main place of business must be in the UK
• normally work in the UK, but are temporarily working abroad for less than five years. You also need to have lived in the UK continuously for at least ten years before going overseas.
• In Scotland, you normally work in the UK but are temporarily working abroad. You must have lived in the UK continuously for at least ten years and taken home leave in the UK at least once every two years. However, if you are studying abroad you may not be entitled to free NHS treatment
• are receiving a UK war pension
• have been granted, or made an application for temporary protection, asylum or humanitarian protection.

In this case 'work' can be translated as 'being in the convent'.

 

[savvy]

You are also covered if you are a Canadian resident.

[nikita92]

Thanks all