European‘s First Time Navigate Through American Healthcare
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- There are so many things to figure out for us at the beginning of our journey. In this video we are sharing some of the challenges we are running into as well as some of our first impressions...
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As an American, I can't put into words how happy and blessed I feel to have you and your family a part of this country. God bless you and your family.
I feel the very same way :)
Sir you and yours are exactly the kind of people we need more of. Thank you for coming and I hope find happiness!
Welcome, welcome Simeon and Alex and your beautiful family!!!!! We need MORE Americans like you and your family. I have tears of happiness that you are enriching our country. I've been watching your channel since you were living in Sweden. We are so happy to have you! Praying for you all! God bless!
Simeon, you came into America the right way! the other who are coming in they are coming through the back door. I am so glad you are here! Praying that God will bless you in what you are doing. AMEN and AMEN. We are STUCK to have to have Medcare and it stinks. and with that being said you can't make it on Social Security in the USA. IT was a BIG LIE for all of us. Praying God will keep guiding you in all what you do. Thank you, Simeon for your Honesty, and being Straight forward to us. Praying for you Simeon and Alex and the kids.
I’ve got Medicare with a supplement and it covers very very well.
Even early on I never felt Social Security was going to provide enough money to make it. I really don’t know where that notion came from. What did “we” do before 1940?
@@ustabee6091 “we” didn’t steal from our children to fund a Ponzi scheme. Having said that, I am (seriously) happy for you that the system is meeting your needs.
Love that you're showing us the details of your daily experiences settling into your new life here, both the ups and downs. We take so much for granted that it's a blessing to have you share it with us. I've been with Christian Healthcare Ministries for over 25 years, and they too are wonderfully supportive of my beliefs.
so happy you found this insurance. and with 4 kids you never know what's around the corner !! one of the biggest things for people here when taking a job is -does it have health insurance? many jobs do not. blessings on your journey.
I’ve been following your channel for a couple years! I have to admit I’m finding this documentation of your immigration process very interesting. It’s great that you’re documenting it and sharing it. Unfortunately, especially at the federal government level there is a lot of bureaucracy and things take 10x longer than they realistically should. And you are such a great role model and inspiration to those who want to immigrate here legally. I also appreciate recognizing there is no free healthcare. It’s so frustrating when people say that it’s free in other countries….it’s not. You pay for it in much higher taxes. Truth is healthcare has pros and cons no matter where you live. A lot of young families who are healthy get catastrophic insurance plans….so if you have a major healthcare incident it’s covered but routine doctor visits or occasional flu, stitches, broken arm, etc. are paid out of pocket. It sounds like that very similar to what you are getting along with the faith aspects that are included.
There is nothing free in this world anywhere. Either you, a group you belong to or folks you don't even know pays for everything. When a young 22 adult pays in $300 a month for health care and they do not go to the doctor for two years is $7,200 that pays for everyone else because they did not even use it. If they try to not have it they will be fined the same amount anyway so they are FORCED to pay it to cover other people. So no it is not free anywhere.
Alex, you and your family are a BLESSING for us ....we need more folks like you and your family. People can be so hateful and uninformed. I'm excited to see where God leads. We need y'all here in these last days. Blessings in Christ!❤🙏
You are so welcome in our beautiful USA! It is a great country. My family lived in Europe and loved it. I am a Christian and agree with you on your conviction of not paying for abortions and other issues. I am familiar with your insurance and glad you found it. Can't wait to follow your family to the East Coast (where I live).
God bless you sir, our views are pretty much spot on with one another. You sound more American than most Americans . People like you are what built this country, and I just want to say welcome.
Simeon and Alex, you are going to be lost for a bit. May Lord give Grace to you and family to endure. ❤ And Joy as it comes together.
Blessings. So glad you are in the States. We need more people like you and your family here.
I love for people to come to America legally and contribute to the nation. Welcome and God bless you and your family.
I can’t even imagine all the things you must do when entering a new country . Thank you for taking us along - it’s covering things I have taken for granted growing up in U.S.
LOL DMV... the subject of jokes everywhere! Keep on -- persist! Prayers for you all.
How awesome that you were able to find insurance for your family. I have wondered how this type of insurance worked and you explained it very well.
I'm praying for yall as you work thru all the ins and outs here in America.
Gob bless them right now!
Greatly enjoy your documentary on your new life in US. Please keep sharing - it helps us realize the greatness (and stumbling points) of our amazing country 🇺🇸. Blessings to you and your family.
Wishing your family good health! Remember it's always much cheaper to go to the neighborhood clinic than the emergency room, if you can.
Thank you for sharing your ongoing journey here in this country. I will continue to pray for processes and appointments to go well for all of you. 🙏
I took the Europe’s driving test in 2009. One hundred times harder than the states. You’ll do fine if you study the manual. Good luck.
So happy for y'all, nice seeing you guys again. Everything will come around. Prayers 🙏 God bless.
How wonderful that you have a health care system that doesn’t go against the word of God. What a blessing!!!! I wish I had a health care plan like that. May God continue to bless you and your family. And for what it’s worth, I am happy that you and your family are here. You came here legally and no drug smuggling. Welcome.
It is so wonderful to have you here in the States! I'm really impressed to hear about the positive experience with the healthcare system you found. There are some gems and jewels you'll come across here; that is one of them. America will be immeasurably blessed with your being here! (Please don't be discouraged by the "haters." There are more wonderful people than there are bad apples.)
Thanks for your honesty. Gentle hugs and mighty prayers!
I hope everyone will welcome you as a legal immigrant & your family as citizens already , my soon to be daughter in law just arrived here, it took 3 years to complete the immigration process. Thank you for sharing this process that most of us will never get to see. Welcome to America & I look forward to watching your progress as you find a home & create the farm of your dreams. I looked at that insurance you speak of when I was self employed & it seemed like a goof thing but my wife now has a job that has a great insurance & we pay for me to be on her policy.
I say good luck with everything in the USA 🇺🇸
I have watched you on and off for years, Thank you Simeon and Alex for sharing your journey with us, I am very sorry you’ve received some bad comments. I love to see the process of legal immigration. Other Americans should appreciate this as well. It is admirable and I know it has been a long long process. I say welcome from Georgia!!! So happy you are here!
That’s a great story Simeon, we use liberty health share here in our household same concept I would be interested in the share program you’ve tapped into. It sounds extremely competitive and yes, the medical system here in America has a lot of good things and not so good. Our motto is don’t get sick stay healthy don’t shop inside the Isles of the supermarket shop around the edge and grow your own food.
Hi from Sweden💙💛Interesting to listen to your views and opinions! I have worked as a licensed nurse since mid 80's, it's sad to hear about your experience here! To balance things up a bit; we don't have the highest taxes in the world, in fact the majority of employees pay ~ 30-35% in taxes. The positive of living here is that each of us gets the same access to treatment, whether you're a CEO or a homeless person. We call it solidarity! I have relatives in NY and to me it sounds terrifying that you can actually go into personal bankruptcy due to medical bills, especially if you have a low coverage on your health insurance. I hope you find a good insurance - which also covers things we hope will never occur! All the best to you, Katarina
Welcome to America, I'm so glad y'all made it safely. Thank you for sharing about your faith and conscience..it's so refreshing to hear other Christians speaking truth boldly. God bless you all on your new adventure in America🙏 can't wait to see how it unfolds❤ blessings!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing your journey thus far . You have shed light on the insurance ( health care) that I had not not thought about. God Bless and hope Alex gets her drivers permit soon . 🙏
It all takes time…to get things processed!! Glad you are all here safely 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
It is difficult, anytime we make a transition from one country to another especially, to get situated with all of the identification methods required. I was born in the Philippines of US citizens, so I have experience with both coming to the US, dealing with culture-shock, an overseas birth certificate, as well as moving from State to State within the US. When I moved from Iowa to Colorado, from Colordo to Indiana, from Indiana to Ohio, and we from Ohio to Alaska, we had to take the written tests to obtain driver's licenses in each of those states. If our license lapses, we start from the beginning with the written tests, permits. and driving tests, just like if we were new drivers. It may be a pain, but we need to make sure everyone knows how to drive here, and is safe out on the roads. I've been driving in the US for many, many years, and each State has its own system. So take heart, it'll all come together. We all go through it even when we change states we live in. You'll be off and rolling in no time. Just make sure you get your licenses in the State you plan to reside in. One of the things we all, as citizens, try to remember is that driving is not a right, it's a privilege here in the US. We have a lot of rights, but driving is not one of them. We still have to work for it, and to maintain that privilege.
As for the healthcare system here in the US... I've had multiple surgeries here, and I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Liver Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease, and am currently in testing for a heart condition. So, I have a Primary Care Physician, a Nephrologist, a Cardiologist, a Rheumatologist, and a Gastroenterologist on my medical care team; all working together to help me survive longer and more comfortably. Crazy, huh? I have a lot of hours logged in our healthcare system. We have insurance through work, and it comes at a reasonable price, much like what you were quoted for your Christian-based healthcare. When I had my surgeries, the healthcare was so amazing, I didn't want to leave the hospital. No joke, they're amazing, they do stellar work, and they doted on me to the point I asked if I could have another organ removed just so I could stay a bit longer. Right now, the doctor I have here in Alaska is the best doctor I've ever had. She will literally sit with me for an hour and try to dig down to find root causes of whatever is inflaming one of my medical conditions and causing me pain, so she can help me fix it. She's not in it for the money, she's in it because she cares, and it really shows. Her whole team is the same way, and they remember incredible details about me and my life, and that translates into the most comfortable years I've had with my health in like, 20 years. What I'm finding is this kind of personable care everywhere today: In my plentiful PCP visits, in the ER when my appendix ruptured, at the lab where my blood is drawn, at the pharmacy where they check to make sure my meds all work together safely (doctors are human and make mistakes, so the pharmacy works to ensure everything is safe for me). My doctors communicate, share medical files, and work together to ensure that I thrive. As for the financial bottom-line... that's an issue we're having with drug companies and hospitals overcharging right now, and we've been working for the last 20 years to find a way to fix that. But we have to be very careful when government dips into commercial industries, because we have a lot of laws protecting commerce and industry for good reasons. It's a delicate balance, but we'll figure it out. It's on all of our minds here, and we'll get it sorted. But be assured that if you find yourself in the ER or at a doctor's office, they're going to take really, really good care of you, and if you're inclined to that sort of thing, you might be even compelled to put your care team on your Christmas card mailing list. I know I am. Hang in there, guys. It's all TOTALLY worth being here, and once you're through this very weird integration stasis stage, life is gonna get really, really good. 💜
Hope the group insurance works keep investigating the plan, some have been stuck with huge bills. Welcome to the US.
I welcome you and your family! Blessings to you all 😊
8:55 Your tagline “a cured patient is a lost customer” implies that people providing medical care in the US don’t care about your overall health; that they just want to take your money and push you out the door.
I am a consumer of American healthcare and I’ve been a provider. A key part of my education and work ethic was to provide good treatment and provide a “cure” but a bigger part of that was of prevention.
I truly care for my fellow human being no matter what their situation is and did my best to provide them with high-level care whether I was getting paid or not.
As a consumer, my medical provider works very hard to keep me updated, provide preventive health services and order the right tests and do the right treatment when I need it.
A key problem in the United States is that many, many people do not themselves do much to prevent illness or disease. They just want the doctor to cure them without much effort on their part.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I respect those. I am not wanting judge individuals or doubt peoples intentions in general. However, I believe that the pharmaceutical system is focused on treating symptoms and keeping people addicted to their drugs in many cases. A healthy diet is completely overlooked in most cases. It is a big topic for sure...
@@simeonandalex BIG topic.
But, fair enough. The pharmaceutical industry can be wonderful and I’m thankful for that. Tons of medications to cure, treat or prevent a disease. As you eluded, the industry has also frequently been guilty of bad practices. There are a lot medications that wouldn’t be needed if us humans would take up healthier lifestyles. But we humans want it and ask for it (often because it seems like the easier fix.)
Just like anything though. We consume the internet like it will be gone tomorrow. Same with food. And other types of media.
There’s a lot of good in food, pharmaceuticals, internet and social media and all should be used cautiously, but like anything, the wrong type or amount can hurt the body and soul.
In other words, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
Thanks for your channel .
I think ya'll are wonderful. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I totally agree with you and feel the same way .
I fell you guys so much on this so much. Continuing to pray for you guys.
Lots of hood to jump through. Glad to see the kids are having fun. Hope you keep on enjoying your box room.
Welcome to America. Isn't it GREAT to have FREEDOM?! You can believe in what you want to AND I can believe in whatever I want to. Be Well & Safe Adventures.
Freedom ? You mean extortion.
Stay healthy! Prayers for easier sailing. God Bless.
My family loves your family so much. Thank you for your honesty.
I'm so glad you and your family are here. I'm sorry that you're having to jump through hoops to get situated. You folks are in my prayers.
Beautiful story about your health care. I also appreciated your courage in revealing your beliefs. I have accepted that I contribute money to services which actually hurt people up here in Canada, including assisted death. Glad to know there are some advantages to the USA system.
I am glad you are here🐱🌷 we need nice people like you🌹 I have watched you off and on since Sweden💃🌷🌞
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is a paperwork nightmare.
Blessings!
Can't wait to hear how this healthcare works out for you. I've heard about it and been wondering. Blessings
Welcome to the States! I enjoy your videos and have followed them from your times in Sweden to present! Good luck on your journey!
Welcome to the USA from North Carolina. Looking forward to your videos of your new chapter of your life here. Be safe and God bless.
I just love everything you said about your faith and the Christian Medical Insurance! What a wonderful thing. I hope you do not have to wait for your Social Security card. I know that dealing with Social Security can be very frustrating and so much time. We are retired now and let me tell you it can be a nightmare! Best wishes and May God Bless!
We are happy to see you and your family here in America and I really had no idea that Europe was so harsh with the health care system over there but once you get settled in here, I believe you guys will do very well here and always remember that, there will be a lot of Ups and Downs in different things but that happens everywhere around the World and hopefully y'all have way more Ups than downs here in The US 🙏
yes to everything you said!
So cool…how can we pray for you today.❤️
I feel the same way about those convictions and know how you feel.
We are continuing to pray for you as you adjust to this new crazy life
Welcome to the USA Simeon... Just iron out these ROCKS AND i am sure you will be fine.. I am praying for you and yours TC.. Be strong...
So glad you're in the States now after all your waiting. When you spoke about your frustration of having to wait for a social security number before you can do things like get a driver's license, I remembered how my brother felt when he (a Canadian) immigrated to Sweden. He told me, "I can't do anything - even take a book out of the library - because I don't have my 'person number'. Anyway, the frustration stage will pass with time and God will supply all you need. Thanks for the videos detailing your settling in.
I think you fit right in in the US with your mindset.
Welcome to the USA! God Bless you and your family!!
We did the medical sharing thing and it worked great! Highly recommend!
From 16:01 AMEN! ❤
Smart man
Welcome to the USA!
We have been with Christian Healthcare Miniatries and just like it for 30years and with twelve children, having used it for broken arms to major surgery-and always we have been so blessed! It is a blessing to share in needs both financial and spiritual. I hope you and your family will be so blessed ♥️
(And I agree…the system needs an overhaul. We, however, have found Believing doctors who believe in healing, not the bottom dollar. I hope you can as well!)
Dear Simeon and Alex, a very warm welcome. I hope everything works smoothly and quickly. I am glad you found a good health care insurance group.I am sure you both feel overwhelmed at times because there is initially so much to do. How long will you be staying in Arizona? It is a hard place to farm. Best of everything to you and your family!!
Welcome to yes, love your extra bedroom, it adds so much when you are staying for more then a couple days to keep life as normal as possible.
Very interesting video.
I pray God blesses your family.
Thank you. I just looked up Christian based health insurance and shared with my healthy son and his wife both raised in the Catholic community.
Hey guys, watched you in Sweden, lost you in Austria, and so happy you are here in America….now gotta go see what brought you here.
Oh I agree totally - one of the few that see things as they are. Good luck with your driving tests and so glad you are free of the mess in Europe.
God bless you and yiur family. Welcome to America. Social security offices traditionally have long long lines. Getting all these things in order takes time for all of us. God speed! Don't get frustrated. It'll all work out!
We used Samaritan Ministries for 15 years before we were old enough for Medicare. We were blessed to use them.
America has plenty of room for you, hard working people who care for their family and look to build a better life for the future generations are always welcome.
I'm in rural Texas and on disability. I have Medicare and supplemental insurance. I live on almost nothing. In June I totaled my truck. Went to the ER, copay was $90. Broke my wrist so had to see am orthopedist, copay was $50 per visit. X-rays were taken 3x, had a copay each time. The statements I have received show my insurance paid very little of what everyone charged. It is crazy. But I've listened to interviews with YT doctors from the UK and the system over there is literally crumbling. Least I was able to get into the small town ER immediately and the orthopedist quickly.
I have had friends use the sharing type insurance programs. Some were happy and others were not. Be sure to understand how your plan works so you aren't surprised.
I am very grateful that you and your family have finally made it to the United States, I can not understand how everyone that watches your channel doesn't agree that you and your family are an asset to this country. Thank God you are here safely.
Hello Simeon and family, welcome to America! I've been watching your videos forever seems like. You got me really thinking about highland cattle.
respect. thank you for giving your perspective. as an American, it gets old to always hear people tearing us down when they dont have the slightest idea what goes on here.
You go Simeon and Alex! I agree with the health care system you found, and God loves you. I love y’all too! Welcome to America. Even with our challenges here, it is a great country.
You have a great Responsibility as a Minister influencing People ❤
0:44 keep your kids out of public schools. You can homeschool here in America too.
you are going to need a lot of patience and probably more money than you thought.. welcome to America .
Thank you for sharing your views. They are mine as well. I've been following your channels for many years and have often been deeply touched by your faith in our Lord and your patience and trust in Him that all things will work out. You and your family are a blessing to me and I'll keep you in my prayers always.
Simeon and family, Welcome home to America. Please, you are welcome to come and start a homestead here in west-central Florida. We always welcome like minded people.
We use Medishare and it's been great. Still super expensive.
If you pay cash and plead your case, you can sometimes negotiate a lower price for health care than the initially quoted price. Doctors get much lower money from insurance reimbursements so are happy to negotiate a price.
I don’t know of a hospital system that doesn’t have a “bridge assistance” program.
When I had a really high deductible plan and an adjusted gross income of over $70,000 I was able to get 30% off an expensive outpatient hospitalization bill.
First, agree to make low payments per month and then search out their patient assistance plan. Same goes with medication. I was put on a medication for four months. The cost per month was over $800. And I found a retail pharmacy that was discounting that particular med and it was $350 for one month.
Then I went to the medication website where I found a patient assistance program and got two months free.
Then, the health plan I was using, their own pharmacy and the policy was to fill a three month supply when two months were written.
Quite a deal and it probably took me 15 or 20 minutes of googling around and phoning to figure it out.
Bless your heart, not a fan of driving tests , sending happy thoughts your way.
I'm glad you found that health care group. I think you're part of the same one I've been we've been a part of for a lot of years. They've taken good care of my family, even with non-traditional care for some things. I was going to suggest it, so I'm glad you found it.
Our family uses Samaritan Ministries for healthcare and it works wonderfully.
The process is not easy. Hang in there. Sending blessings. Health care is so expensive in the US. I barely ever go to the doctor. I could not believe how they were pushing the vaccines. I lost any little trust in the system I had.
Simeon, Alex and Family, We celebrate all God has brought you through and to. So many memories to give God gratitude for. So many memories yet to come! We continue to anticipate and expect His handiwork in your lives and the lives you touch! Your brother and sister in Christ Jesus, Richard and Nancy
One of my kids and their family have Samaritan and they have been VERY happy with it! 🏥
I live in Sweden right now and during the last three month I went to the vardcentral (doctors house) three times without calling them and it was no problem at all, I got a good treatment.
Wow $299 for your family is Fabulous. I am a senior and I pay more even tho I have Medicare
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Welcome! That is a good and interesting concept for insurance. I used pay for my own before I got a job that provided. I had looked into the type of coverage you are talking about. My experience (and this is many years ago) was that they basically wanted only the healthiest people, which is fine. I used a tobacco product and that disqualified me up front. And that's fine. I made a choice and it didn't fit into their program. That is how they kept premiums low. Not that I'm wishing a problem, but should you ever need it, I would be interested in the payment of the bills.
ps: Lastly, just know that if you stay here in United States until you are 65, which is the current age, you will be forced to go on Medicare no choice no option everyone must and you will be forced to pay almost $200 a month like it or not. You can still be working. You can still have your own private insurance and you will still have to join Medicare and pay.