UK vs US

I've never heard of scans costing anything (and I've had several of all types), why would you have been charged for those unless you went private? Dental does cost, but still much less than in the US from my experience unless you have very good dental coverage (increasingly rare I understand). In Scotland eye tests are free every 2 years for all adults, and they are obliged to give you your prescription information, so you can buy specs and contacts online if you want.

They are obliged to give you your prescription information in the US as well.  

Also, it isn't free in England.

I've never heard of scans costing anything (and I've had several of all types), why would you have been charged for those unless you went private?

I think it depends on if they "believe" you can pay the charges.  This has happened to us in Glasgow and Stirling, despite 3 different GP offices.  We don't have private insurance and we've paid for quite a lot of "normal" scans people receive everyday: pregnancy, MRI, etc., as well as physical therapy, etc...

I sometimes think it's the luck of the draw with your GP...
 

Costs of everything are pretty high in Massachusetts. I just filled our tank this weekend to the tune of $59 (I don't use the car much but DS needs it to get to work) I take the bus/subway to work and it costs me $10 a month as I have a senior pass  and my employer pays half. We never had a car in Leeds but always used the bus or taxis for special occasions. I guess I would be able to get a senior bus pass now (but you are restricted in when you can use it)
I have only one Rx for which I pay a $5 copay for month's supply (not on Medicare yet) That would be free in the UK.

Costs of everything are pretty high in Massachusetts. I just filled our tank this weekend to the tune of $59 (I don't use the car much but DS needs it to get to work) I take the bus/subway to work and it costs me $10 a month as I have a senior pass  and my employer pays half. We never had a car in Leeds but always used the bus or taxis for special occasions. I guess I would be able to get a senior bus pass now (but you are restricted in when you can use it)
I have only one Rx for which I pay a $5 copay for month's supply (not on Medicare yet) That would be free in the UK.

Would it be free in the UK because you are a senior? 

Would it be free in the UK because you are a senior? 

Assuming they would prescribe it, yes.

Ahh. 

They are obliged to give you your prescription information in the US as well. 

Also, it isn't free in England.

I know, but I've heard people say that here they won't give it to you so you have to buy at the place you got it done, but that's not true. I know it's not free in England, that's why I said 'in Scotland.'

I just got back home and my mind is on the $52 I paid for prescriptions at Target. I pay about $35 a month for other prescriptions plus $40 for prescription insurance or about $127 per month. Do you think it would be cheaper to pay to fill up with a tank of petrol in England and get my prescription free? Oversimplification I know. Just thinking.

I think to take maximum advantage of the financial benefits, you should drive everywhere in the US but don't get in a car accident and don't get sick, and then when you come to the UK don't drive at all but get sick as often as you possibly can. 

I think to take maximum advantage of the financial benefits, you should drive everywhere in the US but don't get in a car accident and don't get sick, and then when you come to the UK don't drive at all but get sick as often as you possibly can. 

 

I think to take maximum advantage of the financial benefits, you should drive everywhere in the US but don't get in a car accident and don't get sick, and then when you come to the UK don't drive at all but get sick as often as you possibly can. 

  The perfect answer!!

I think to take maximum advantage of the financial benefits, you should drive everywhere in the US but don't get in a car accident and don't get sick, and then when you come to the UK don't drive at all but get sick as often as you possibly can. 

I like that one, K!