Forum Discussion
My DH and I traveled for 15 years with his chronic heart problems. We had no problems getting meds or treatment when needed in an emergency. However, he did not require opiods. I did for my back and I found that the rules have changed on those. You can no longer transfer prescriptions for those, they must be written by a local physicians and dispensed locally. And generally you must take the paper prescription to the pharmacy in person. Pain management with opiods did not work on the road.
I also would check to see if your Advantage plan will work while traveling. When we made that decision, we subscribed to Part F which covers everything no matter where you are. I think you will find limitations with Advantage. My neighbors living here in Florida full time have Advantage and struggle with getting coverage they need when one of them gets sick. And if they have trouble getting over anything, Advantage refuses to test or cover anything "too soon" after having just been treated for it. They have to continually appeal.
Be sure to check these things out BEFORE you leave. Check with your insurance provider and your pain management doctors.
Dale