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Crystal Kabaha:
Hi Andy,
Last Christmas, Me and my 17 year old son travelled to NY from Melbourne Australia. We were told if we want to have blood transfusion in US, we need to pay USD 50,000 first as deposit before be admitted in the hospital. Of course, we do not have that much money, so we end up stopped over in Hong Kong for few days ,and my son had the transfusion in Hong Kong before we landed on JFK airport.
My 17 year old son wants to visit US again, is there any hospital can offer blood transfusion in a cheaper way? And how to arrange? How to arrange Health Insurance for the people with working visa?
Kind regards
Crystal Kabaha

Andy Battaglia:
Please contact Eileen at CAF for guidance. She is more familiar with costs and may be able to direct you.


Cooley's Anemia Foundation
330 Seventh Avenue, #900
New York, NY 10001
(800)522-7222
Fax: 212-279-5999

Patient Services Manager
Eileen Scott
eileen.s@cooleysanemia.org

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