u/RegularElephant7372

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some input/advice on my current predicament.
I’m almost 10 months post allogeneic STC following AML with no GVHD, off immunosuppression, on maintenance therapy, and started revaccinations. Yay!
With all of that, the promise I made to myself while in the hospital and explicitly told my family was that when I got better, I’m going to travel more. There’s so much of this world I haven’t seen and because I kissed death at the ripe age of 24, I’ve been trying to keep that promise. I was able to go to Italy and Albania in June with no complications or issues which was amazing and a blessing. I now have the opportunity to meet my sister in Brazil next month which would be a birthday present to me. But the obvious risk is traveling to a tropical South American country with the endemic diseases there. I’d be going to Florianopolis in the southern region of the country and potentially Rio as well. I can’t get the yellow fever vaccine bc I’m not 2 years from transplant and it’s a live vaccine so there’s risks that lie there as well as other mosquito borne illnesses.
I met with a travel medicine specialist and she gave me information on how to prevent mosquito bites (spray for clothing, DEET/picardin bug spray, long sleeves and pants to cover skin, fans to keep bugs away, etc.) but she did say that she legally has to say she doesn’t advise that I go to Brazil but understands where I’m at in wanting to go. So where I’m struggling is do I avoid the risks and not go on the trip at all or say f*** it and not let this godforsaken disease take more of my life experiences away? I’d purchase travel insurance and medjet and cover all my bases but I get worried about the idea of having a fever that’s so bad my organs start failing. Idk. Any HELPFUL NOT CONDESCENDING advice is appreciated. Thank you!

Hi all, I'm deeply stressed trying to find the best comprehensive travel medical insurance for my upcoming trip to Europe in a few days (I know I waited too long, I should've done this earlier, but I've had multiple unexpected events occur that delayed me from looking into this). I originally thought I could just use BCBS Global Solutions but they don't cover pre-existing conditions without having a primary medical insurance that isn't Medicaid. So here's where I'm at and what I need. If you know anything please please help.

I am:

25F, post bone-marrow transplant after AML traveling to Europe bc I almost died and want to see the world. I am not looking to hear about what risks I'm taking or that I shouldn't go on the trip. That's not the help I'm asking for.

I did end up purchasing the BCBS Single Trip Gold plan that does not cover pre-existing conditions, but covers emergency medical evacuation. I was considering purchase a MedJet plan as well to cover evacuation back to U.S. if necessary.

I would like to find an alternative if possible that covers pre-existing conditions past the 14-21 day first trip deposit window. Medicaid is my primary insurance bc I was a student when I got sick and cannot return to work yet. I need something that will cover a hospital stay if I get sick and fever which is an emergency in my situation.

I barely post on reddit but I am not sure what else to do and am at a loss. Any actual helpful information is appreciated. Thank you kindly.

Hi all, I'm deeply stressed trying to find the best comprehensive travel medical insurance for my upcoming trip to Europe in a few days (I know I waited too long, I should've done this earlier, but I've had multiple unexpected events occur that delayed me from looking into this). I originally thought I could just use BCBS Global Solutions but they don't cover pre-existing conditions without having a primary medical insurance that isn't Medicaid. So here's where I'm at and what I need. If you know anything please please help.

I am:

25F, post bone-marrow transplant after AML traveling to Europe bc I almost died and want to see the world. I am not looking to hear about what risks I'm taking or that I shouldn't go on the trip. That's not the help I'm asking for.

I did end up purchasing the BCBS Single Trip Gold plan that does not cover pre-existing conditions, but covers emergency medical evacuation. I was considering purchase a MedJet plan as well to cover evacuation back to U.S. if necessary.

I would like to find an alternative if possible that covers pre-existing conditions past the 14-21 day first trip deposit window. Medicaid is my primary insurance bc I was a student when I got sick and cannot return to work yet. I need something that will cover a hospital stay if I get sick and fever which is an emergency in my situation.

I barely post on reddit but I am not sure what else to do and am at a loss. Any actual helpful information is appreciated. Thank you kindly.

Hi all, I'm deeply stressed trying to find the best comprehensive travel medical insurance for my upcoming trip to Europe in a few days (I know I waited too long, I should've done this earlier, but I've had multiple unexpected events occur that delayed me from looking into this). I originally thought I could just use BCBS Global Solutions but they don't cover pre-existing conditions without having a primary medical insurance that isn't Medicaid. So here's where I'm at and what I need. If you know anything please please help.

I am:

25F, post bone-marrow transplant after AML traveling to Europe bc I almost died and want to see the world. I am not looking to hear about what risks I'm taking or that I shouldn't go on the trip. That's not the help I'm asking for.

I did end up purchasing the BCBS Single Trip Gold plan that does not cover pre-existing conditions, but covers emergency medical evacuation. I was considering purchase a MedJet plan as well to cover evacuation back to U.S. if necessary.

I would like to find an alternative if possible that covers pre-existing conditions past the 14-21 day first trip deposit window. Medicaid is my primary insurance bc I was a student when I got sick and cannot return to work yet. I need something that will cover a hospital stay if I get sick and fever which is an emergency in my situation.

I barely post on reddit but I am not sure what else to do and am at a loss. Any actual helpful information is appreciated. Thank you kindly.

Hi all, I'm deeply stressed trying to find the best comprehensive travel medical insurance for my upcoming trip to Europe in a few days (I know I waited too long, I should've done this earlier, but I've had multiple unexpected events occur that delayed me from looking into this). I originally thought I could just use BCBS Global Solutions but they don't cover pre-existing conditions without having a primary medical insurance that isn't Medicaid. So here's where I'm at and what I need. If you know anything please please help.

I am:

25F, post bone-marrow transplant after AML traveling to Europe bc I almost died and want to see the world. I am not looking to hear about what risks I'm taking or that I shouldn't go on the trip. That's not the help I'm asking for.

I did end up purchasing the BCBS Single Trip Gold plan that does not cover pre-existing conditions, but covers emergency medical evacuation. I was considering purchase a MedJet plan as well to cover evacuation back to U.S. if necessary.

I would like to find an alternative if possible that covers pre-existing conditions past the 14-21 day first trip deposit window. Medicaid is my primary insurance bc I was a student when I got sick and cannot return to work yet. I need something that will cover a hospital stay if I get sick and fever which is an emergency in my situation.

I barely post on reddit but I am not sure what else to do and am at a loss. Any actual helpful information is appreciated. Thank you kindly.