Whether retired, traveling solo or RVing with small children, the thought of not being able to get good healthcare on the road is one of the biggest deterrents holding people back from pursuing their travel dreams. Fortunately, there are more options today than ever before. So, don’t let fear of not being able to find affordable care hold you back.
When you live in an RV full-time, privacy takes on a new perspective, especially since neighboring RVs can be parked fingertip-to-fingertip at some campgrounds.
Recently one major pharmaceutical manufacturer, GlaxoSmnithKline, stopped supplying its products to Canadian mail-order pharmacies that sell to Americans. Glaxo claims it is doing so to “protect” Americans. With many Internet sites springing up to sell Canadian drugs to Americans, is it safe (and legal) to purchase them? A recent AARP Bulletin article examined these issues.
For many Workampers, finding health insurance coverage is a challenge when they begin RVing. This article, reprinted with permission from the Cost Containment Institute (www.institutedc.org), gives you a number of ways to reduce your prescription drug costs.
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For Workampers with no health insurance or with policies with high deductibles, this may seem like a godsend. However, according to an AARP article (Bulletin, June 2003), there are risks. Sometimes the researcher has a financial interest in the company developing the treatment. Other studies are not well-run and patient deaths are not uncommon. On the other hand, some patients are treated with a new drug that makes a big difference or saves their life.
Participating in a clinical trial can be one way to receive treatment for a disease or condition at no cost. However is participating in a clinical trial a good choice?
Jaimie Hall Bruzenak began full-time RVing and Workamping in 1992. Jaimie was the editor of Workamper Viewpoint for many years, and officially retired from the role in 2015. Since she's the author of many great articles here in the Article Index, we wanted you to know a bit more about her.
Bob & Carol, Ted & Alice are Workamping at LaGordita RV Park in Texas. Ted & Alice are experienced Workampers, but Bob & Carol are Newbies. One evening, they sit around the campfire...
1. Learn about types of policies and coverage: Read about the different types of coverages. Determine if you might be able to convert your old insurance under COBRA or qualify for a group policy. WARNING: Be very leery of joining an association to get health insurance. In many states they are either unregulated or regulated in a different way. Be sure to thoroughly investigate using resources in Steps 3 and 4.
When people consider traveling and working on the road, one question that often comes up: What about health insurance? For the younger workers, not yet eligible for Medicare, this is a real stumbling block.
