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cathart
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Medical Insurance
I now live just south of Rosarito full time. We have a friend down here who just suffered a heart attack, and it made me think.... What would I do if
that happened to me or my husband in the middle of the night. I hate driving at night, I have night blindness, so it would be very difficult for me to
drive him to a hospital in San Diego. I know there is a company called SkyMed who will airvac you out, but only if you're 200 miles from your home,
which for us, I guess would be considered San Diego, since that's our mailing address. Can anyone recommend any other services I can check out.
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Debra
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Cathart:
Use the Search function here, there was some really good information here a while back to answer you questions.
Mean people suck!
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bajabound2005
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Here's one of the threads:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=15454&pag...
and this is the link to folks that can help:
www.binationalemergency.org
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Keri
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This one is best for us that are closer to the border..
they will send an ambulance for you and get you out quickly.
www.binationalemergency.org,k
[Edited on 8-18-2006 by Keri]
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villadelfin
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Congratulations on your decision to live in Baja full time.
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BajaGeoff
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AeroMedical is also a good place to check out for similar services.
http://www.travelinsuranceservices.com/aeromedical/
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baja829
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You can also check with a local Dr. (ask around for a good one who speaks English AND HAS AN AMBULANCE). He can treat you initially and make
arrangements with your US provider to take over at the border. Many Doctors in Northern Baja have good relations and arrangements with US providers.
Our even files emergency claims for us -- as long as it's an emergency services in Mexico are covered. We've lived here full time 6 years and this
works just great for us.
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kellychapman
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Cathart.....I work for MASA.....medical air service association......and also live in Loreto full time...well almost full time. If you want to know
more just let me know because I understand (from experience) how horrible it is to be in a situation where emergency care is needed, as I have my 82
year old mother with me. Driving at night here even with good vision is still a horrible experience....
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Cypress
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Odd timing on this post! Had to have a physical today for insurance purposes. All went well untill they tried to draw blood. Was poked and punctured
in all the right places, bend in elbow. even on the back of the hand. Nothing! Also, the EKG didn't pan out! Gonna try again tomorrow. At least I
could pee in the cup!
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kellychapman
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omg......you need to drink that square bottle that is full of electrolites like I have to drink every day during the "hot"
season....electrolift.....and praise god you could pee.....things will get better....I also just had an IV full of the stuff right in the comforts of
my Palapa for 12 hours.....isn't it wonderful to have such wonderful care!!!! Now as far as MASA......if you have a pre-existing illness....we need 90
days for you to be covered.....I hope you get well.....or if it is that serious let me know....get your membership and if your really in "emergency"
care need we can come and get you.......we do not require a physical or anything...but you do have to need medical EMERGENCY CARE :noNOW in order for
us to come get you...... HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER.......
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kellychapman
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I meant no harm Larry.......I was offering some help is all.
I have a great knowledge about medical care and was trying to make him feel less stressted. Your rude response was unkind and was not your
business.....:moon:
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Cypress
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Glad they didn't test my brain functions. Did somebody say "peeing match"? 
Where are the cups?
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Timbercrete
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wow. some people need to light'n up. It was only a joke. I got a chuckle out it. 
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FARASHA
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 Just an idea - I think the response was a misunderstanding on behalf of
kellychapman - she/he took Larry's post (originally directed to Cypress) as an response to HIS/HER posting, could that be?
And it seems that Kellychapman is distressed at the moment, regarding her/his post. And misread the whole thing.
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FARASHA
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Cypress - my imagination is running in high gear now -  , you really
could do with a CUP only??
just to lighten up this thread .
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FARASHA
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Hey Larry:
 oh my oh my,where is this going to lead now
BTW - Hummer thread waits 4 reply.
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Bajalero
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Kelly , don't let anyone on this board deter you from being a part of it. A large portion of the inhabitants here I believe are fairly ancient or
perhaps geriatric at best- just look at the "mug shot" thread . I would think
that most here would have appreciation for the type of info you possess and the services that your company offers. Plus , you don't necessarily have
to be old to need emergency transport out of baja.
Seems like almost every newbie has to pass some sort of muster or run the gauntlet with someone that feels they have the tenure here to put them
through a test, a test of will and ego and knowitallness usually, and certainly not of wit. A once great Nomad coined the term coup groupers
- refering to their clique- and it really does have its application but it is to be ignored for the most part .
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kellychapman
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Please.....I take it all back if I have offened or been offended. I love starting all over...I genuinly apologize for the errors of my ways.
However...let me say that I am not making a fool of myself for trying to offer a service to some-one who replied to my response....
I would bet a great sum of money that the "guy has who has no blood" would bleed if he were properly stuck. I was being light hearted when I stated
that some fluid intake would be of some service for him for todays stab at it. I am sincere when I say I hope all goes well and your going to be
alright.
I am quick with my temper (just ask my last 5 husbands) and slow with my brain.....I apologize.....May you all have a great day.
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kellychapman
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omg.......sometimes I get ahead and make quite the fool of myself. I certainly am glad god watches over "drunks & fools" as that way I am
covered on any given day. Please except my apologies for offending anyone....when I reallly should not been offened at all.... Have a great day and I will stay out of business that is not
mine......sorry....
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Cypress
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Waiting on the nurse right now. My bladder is busting! She better hurry. Now, if only we can find some blood.
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