[pct-l] Insurance

[Jeffrey Olson]

Check the archives.  This topic came up within the last year and was 
discussed pretty thoroughly.  There was an insurance guy who weighed in.

Jeff.

On 11/28/2012 11:26 AM, Becky Cohen wrote:
> Hi Kathryn,
>
> I am also trying to figure out health insurance and woud love some input on
> it. I have been off my parents plan for a few years now and it seems like
> the best idea is for me to purchase my own insurance. Right now I get it
> through my employer, but that won't be an option while I'm on the trail!
>
> Does anyone else have experience in this?
>
> Cheers!
>
> Becky
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:41:05 -0800 (PST)
> From: Kathryn Thompson <katzenjammer12 at yahoo.ca>
> Subject: [pct-l] Insurance
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> Just wondering about one of the less-glamorous considerations for a
> thru-hike....
>
> Health insurance
>
> Do most hikers have it or not?? If yes, to what extent (i.e. emergencies
> only, or complete coverage)
>
> Anyone care to share experiences and cost$ of visiting a doctor in a trail
> town (overuse injuries, giardia, the flu, etc etc, anything goes)
>
> I live overseas, and am not sure where to begin with this.? Some travel
> insurance plans seem to be good value for emergency medical situations, but
> they're limited or nonexistent in non-emergency situations, and in any case
> I'm not sure if they cover "extreme sports" such as hiking :-)?
>
>
> Buying a full-coverage plan would bring peace of mind, but might also break
> the bank...?
>
> I've got some research to do on my end, but would appreciate any input in
> the meantime.
>
> Cheers from NZ
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