Traveling Eastern Europe for 9 months - Will I need health insurance? [US Citizen]
09-29-2016, 05:51 PM
I'm curious if anyone here has faced the same issue. I'll be traveling Eastern Europe for 9 months. 26, US Citizen required to have health insurance by Obamacare.
However, I'm wondering what's the best way to go about this situation... Should I actually get insurance since medical services in EE are probably affordable anyway? Also, I don't think the WorldNomads health insurance even qualifies under Obamacare so in the end, I'll still have to pay the fee for not having insurance.
Came across these links below when I was searching the forums and found out that you're only exempt from the fee (which can be quite hefty) if you're abroad for a minimum of 330 days.
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https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions-to...zen-abroad
Ultimately, what route did you choose? Would appreciate any help in this. Thanks.
However, I'm wondering what's the best way to go about this situation... Should I actually get insurance since medical services in EE are probably affordable anyway? Also, I don't think the WorldNomads health insurance even qualifies under Obamacare so in the end, I'll still have to pay the fee for not having insurance.
Came across these links below when I was searching the forums and found out that you're only exempt from the fee (which can be quite hefty) if you're abroad for a minimum of 330 days.
thread-47239...pid1060956
https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions-to...zen-abroad
Ultimately, what route did you choose? Would appreciate any help in this. Thanks.