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Write
Off The Cost of Your Next Vacation
Over
500,000 Americans travel outside the country each year
to receive medical treatment*, at prices that are sometimes
80% less than those charged here in the U.S. If
you need treatment for something that is excluded on
your policy, if you have a high deductible, or if you
need dental treatment or cosmetic surgery not covered
by your health insurance, travelling to a hospital outside
the country may save you thousands of dollars.
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Comparative
Costs of Major Surgeries
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Procedure
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U.S.
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India
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Thailand
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Singapore
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Malaysia
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Angioplasty
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$57,000
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$11,200
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$13,000
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$13,000
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$11,200
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Hip
Replacement
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$43,000
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$9,000
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$12,000
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$12,000
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$10,000
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Hysterectomy
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$20,000
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$3,000
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$4,500
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$6,000
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$3,000
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Knee
Replacement
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$40,000
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$8,500
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$10,000
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$13,000
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$8,000
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Spinal
Fusion
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$62,000
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$5,600
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$7,000
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$9,000
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$6,000
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The above costs do not include air fare
and lodging costs. Source: “*Patients Beyond Borders:
Everybody’s Guide to Affordable, World-Class Medical
Tourism.” (Published in 2008)
The
cost of qualified medical treatment, including necessary
travel expenses, can be paid for tax-free from your
HSA. So while you’re recovering, you may
want to check out the beaches or other tourist sites
in the area. We recommend that you carefully plan
any treatment, and go through an experienced consultant
who can advise you on which doctors and hospitals have
the highest reputations for your particular needs.
HSA
for America Additional
Benefit: Medical Tourism Access
You
have complete freedom to explore, customize, and experience
healthcare options from around the world that fit your
personal needs, finances, and desires. You can
explore your options by choosing treatment and destination
from the PlacidWay’s Affordable Healthcare Search
Tool below, and requesting information from the healthcare
provider of your choice.
You
may also fill out the form below to receive a customized
quote from PlanetHospital, based upon your specific
medical needs. HSA for
America clients and visitors who inquire
through this form will have their consultation fee
waived, and will receive an additional 10% discount
on the concierge fee through PlanetHospital,
the nation’s leader in medical tourism. PlanetHospital
will consult with you on the treatment you need, recommend
appropriate facilities, and make all travel and treatment
arrangements. This topic was covered in more detail
in a previous issue of Maximize
Your HSA.
Just
fill out the form below, and a representative from PlanetHospital
will contact you to discuss your needs, and provide
more information so you can decide if this is a good
option for you.
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