Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has had an issue getting a job overseas with a medical condition? The condition is completely controlled through medication and is not life-threatening. (seizures/epilepsy).
I would hate for us to put in a lot of money and time to find a position only to discover that we can's get a job and/or medical coverage.
Thanks in advance.
Question About Medical Insurance and Condition
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dreamgiver
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Some countries require tests before you get your visa. Really they are mainly looking for AIDS or tuberculosis. If these are found then the visa is denied.
With regards to other medical conditions it probably wouldn't stop you from getting the job, just a matter of working out if your school insurance would cover your medical costs.
With regards to other medical conditions it probably wouldn't stop you from getting the job, just a matter of working out if your school insurance would cover your medical costs.
Maybe, Probably not
They may ask as a legitimate concern based on their medical insurance, they want to make sure your condition would be covered by their carrier. It would be bad to have you in country and find out your condition/treatment/medication wouldnt be covered. That said medication is almost universally cheaper outside the USA.
On the other hand they might have a problem with it. I had a friend who was bipolar, completely controlled with medication, but as soon as the issue came up, either she wasnt offered the job, or the position had been filled. She has been trying to go to Japna for 5+ years now, and she just cant get passed the interview.
Some countries/schools do have medical entry requirements for a visa, and yes they are basically looking for TB (tuberculosis), and sexually transmitted diseases (mainly AIDS). Some schools will have the medical examination done when you arrive. Some want an EKG for people over 40/50.
On the other hand they might have a problem with it. I had a friend who was bipolar, completely controlled with medication, but as soon as the issue came up, either she wasnt offered the job, or the position had been filled. She has been trying to go to Japna for 5+ years now, and she just cant get passed the interview.
Some countries/schools do have medical entry requirements for a visa, and yes they are basically looking for TB (tuberculosis), and sexually transmitted diseases (mainly AIDS). Some schools will have the medical examination done when you arrive. Some want an EKG for people over 40/50.