does my health insurance cover me if I receive treatments in another state? Are Insurance providers governd by the laws in that state or my home ST?
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does my health insurance cover me if I receive treatments in another state? Are Insurance providers governd by the laws in that state or my home ST?
I have good health insurance in FL, but it does not cover IVF treatments. NJ the insurance does cover IVF. Can I go to NJ and receive IVF treatments and will it be covered by my medical insurance? Do I need to move there & establish residency? How long does residency take to establish?
Asked on May 31, 2009 under Insurance Law, Florida
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
It's not clear from your question, where your health insurance is coming from, whether you're getting it from an employer or paying for an individual policy. To get coverage under a group policy in New Jersey, you'd have to work in New Jersey, and probably reside there as well. You'd certainly have to be able to prove residency to get an individual policy; residence requirements might vary by carrier, so you'd have to talk to an insurance broker for details.
Your present coverage doesn't change because you go to a hospital in another state. You should be careful not to find yourself without coverage for any length of time, to avoid losing protection for pre-existing conditions.
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