Healthcare
Essential information on health insurance requirements for visas, accessing medical services abroad, and healthcare systems in different countries.
Continuity of Care for Chronic Conditions During US-India Transition
Plan early to preserve continuity of care when moving healthcare from the U.S. to India: compile records, book tele-consults, secure insurance, carry 60–90 days of medication, and complete baseline tests…
Essential preventive health screenings to complete before leaving US
Before moving abroad, complete an annual physical and necessary preventive screenings—cancer, infectious diseases, vision, dental, bone, and mental…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens U.S. Doctor Shortage
A new one-time $100,000 fee on H‑1B petitions starting September 21, 2025 threatens hiring of international medical graduates,…
Best Health Insurance for Indian Returnees with US-Treated Conditions
Returnees favor policies with lifetime renewability and 2–4 year waiting provisions for pre-existing conditions. Niva Bupa, Star Health,…
Emergency Care During Insurance Gaps: Immediate Action and Enrollment
Seek emergency care immediately—call 911 or go to the nearest ER even if between plans. Pay upfront if…
Patients Face Longer Wait Times as $100,000 H-1B Fee Looms
A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee, set to take effect in 2025, would apply per visa including those for…
New $100,000 H-1B Fee Wilts Rural Hospitals, Deepening Health Gaps
A proclamation imposes a $100,000 H-1B fee for petitions filed from September 21, 2025, for beneficiaries abroad, effective…
Texas facilities: Families report water shortages and delayed care
Legal filings since March 2025 report severe water shortages and inadequate pediatric care at Dilley and Karnes family…
Suicide Risk Surges in ICE Detention Amid Worsening Conditions
Congress approved $45 billion in July 2025 to expand ICE detention capacity toward 100,000 beds. Detention numbers rose…
No Confirmed 2025 Policy by James Solomon on Immigrant Protections
By Sept. 16, 2025, James Solomon has not introduced a new immigrant-protection policy. Jersey City relies on sanctuary…