I moved my mom in with us Sept. 2006, not only cross country but out of the country. We have lived in Austria for 21 years and our livelihood is here, as well as 2 of our 3 adult kids. So when mom went totally blind and couldn't care for herself we asked her if she would consider moving to Europe. We went step by step...first a plane ticket...then began the residency visa issues which took many months. Eventually it all came together, she was granted residency, she pays for her social insurance and we've found the doctors she needs. Even when she suffered a fractured disc the hospitalization and surgery all worked out beautifully. Mom speaks no German and is very hard of hearing and handled the hospital stay like a trooper. All this to say, if this is what is supposed to be, it will all work out! Still, being a full time caregiver is far more difficult than I expected but we are adjusting and remaining optimistic.
Before moving in with us, mom lived in Seal Beach, Leisure World. There were many helpful doctors there, and mom also had Medicare and supplemental insurance....it all worked out fine. I can't imagine that moving cross country would have any effect on her coverage.
All the best to you!
nancy
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