Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) July 27, 2007 -- HSA for
America announced today its partnership with PlanetHospital to
offer their International Medical Services to its members who carry high-deductible
HSA-qualified
health insurance plans. PlanetHospital has successfully assisted
over 500 patients from the US in need of immediate medical attention to receive
quality treatments in countries such as India, Thailand, or Mexico, often
at prices 80 percent lower than the cost of procedures in the U.S.
HSA
for America has added PlanetHospital's services to its growing
list of tools designed to help its policyholders become better healthcare
consumers. According to Wiley Long, President of HSA
for America, "Consumer-driven health care is all about getting
the patient more involved in their own medical decisions. Because HSA
policyholders have high deductibles on their health insurance plans, it is
important for them to find the best value for their healthcare dollar."
In
2006, over 200,000 Americans traveled outside of the U.S. for medical
treatment. For those with high deductible plans, exclusions for pre-existing
conditions, or the need for dental treatment or cosmetic surgery not covered
by their health insurance, international travel may save them thousands of
dollars. In PlanetHospital's network, treatment is typically done by
English speaking, U.S. or European trained physicians, at hospitals certified
by the Joint Commission International.
"We
don't recommend that U.S. citizens travel outside the country for treatment
without doing careful research. By teaming up with PlanetHospital, we've
got a resource that can place our clients and website visitors safely with
American or European boarded (or board eligible) surgeons who are surprisingly
affordable but do not compromise on care," explained Long.
HSA
plans are special health insurance policies that allow users to put aside
money for future medical expenses. Any money put in the account is tax
deductible, and can be used tax-free to pay for HSA
qualified medical expenses, including travel expenses.
PlanetHospital's
services are the latest in a growing list of services HSA
for America has put together to help consumers save money
on their medical expenses. Other benefits include discounts on prescription
drugs, lab tests, and health reimbursement arrangements. You can see
the complete list on our Additional
Benefits page.
About
HSA for America:
HSA
for America is a nationwide brokerage firm specializing
in individual and family health insurance plans that are qualified to work
with Health Savings Accounts. HSA for
America represents many different insurance companies, offers instant
quotes, online applications, and comparisons of HSA
administrators.
About Planet Hospital:
Planet Hospital enjoys an international network of over 200 surgeons that
are Western board certified or board eligible. Planet Hospital takes
care of all logistics for its patients so that they can enjoy their medical
tourism experience safely and affordable.
