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Old 06-05-2017, 01:05 AM
Backify_me Backify_me is offline
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Default Payment for ADR overseas

The few doctor's I've talked to overseas all expect a deposit to hold a surgery date (which is fine), but then they expect the balance due before you arrive for the surgery. This is a scary proposition for me when we're talking about $40k+ in surgery fees. Is there a way around this, maybe an escrow account, so I can meet the doctor in person before I'm relieved of such a large sum?

What happens if the surgery changes after some tests are run? If the surgery costs increase can I opt out and get my money back? If after testing I'm not a good ADR candidate (for some reason) and they recommend a straight fusion can I refuse and get that done back in the States under insurance, while still getting a refund from the overseas docs? The prospect of losing such a large amount of money worries me more than the actual surgery does. Has anyone had issues with any of this?
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