EAD expedite?

[Russel1995 163]

I know its difficult to see what reasons they may approve an expedite, but we just recently sent in and received the NOA1s for my wife and step son and that was close to a $2k bill lol.  anout a week later, my wive had a cap on her tooth fall off.. after a dentist appointment seeing the tooth was infected and half 85% gone. we decided to go an implant route. surgey to remove whats left of her tooth will be $650 after insurance.. thats the last of what i did have saved lol.

 

implant work would be in early march, and will cost $2600-3000 after insurance benefits. Bridge was about  $3200 after benefits. both routes are a big bill.

 

DENTAL INSURANCE IS THE BIGGEST THEFT.

 

but. do you think an expedite for a future dental bill would be approved?  i could kick uber alot on the side between then.. but working 80 hours per week for a few weeks does not sound fun lol.

Edited November 8, 2019 by Russel1995

[Unlockable 7,314]

I can’t see that happening. I mean, you are asking for something based on a possibility. How do you know that tomorrow you may find an amazing dentist who can do the work for $100? Also, implant work is considered cosmetic. That is the reason a lot of insurances don’t cover a lot of it. It is not a health issue. 

 

Honestly, people try for expedite all the time. I think they feel it is like a chance at getting things done faster. So if you want to try for it, you can. But I can only imagine some of the cases that the departments see like life threatening or near death situations. This is why I think a lot of cases of lesser urgency gets denie

[aaron2020 11,651]

Not being able to work for 6 months while waiting for her EAD is part of the deal when going the K-1 route. 

 

You can not ask for an expedite for something that may or may not happen in the future.  

 

 

Edited November 8, 2019 by aaron2020

[Russel1995 163]

12 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

Not being able to work for 6 months while waiting for her EAD is part of the deal when going the K-1 route. 

 

You can not ask for an expedite for something that may or may not happen in the future.  

 

 

It has its flawls and benefits.  the not waiting for 10+ months for a CR1 interview through Juruaz was the big benefit. 😘 (We had the k1 interview in 3 months)  also with the CR1 they would be required to meet all their vaccine requirements. near $800 at the interview. with k1, we elected to wait.. got them for free this past week through my insurance.

 

But i have seen people expedite because they "needed a new car" lol   I know my HSA covers it so if irs considerwd it a valid HSA expense.. id hope USCIS would consider it a health expense. 

 

again no issues waiting for the EAD, but if we can expedite, why not?

Edited November 9, 2019 by Russel1995

[Russel1995 163]

12 hours ago, Unlockable said:

I can’t see that happening. I mean, you are asking for something based on a possibility. How do you know that tomorrow you may find an amazing dentist who can do the work for $100? Also, implant work is considered cosmetic. That is the reason a lot of insurances don’t cover a lot of it. It is not a health issue. 

 

Honestly, people try for expedite all the time. I think they feel it is like a chance at getting things done faster. So if you want to try for it, you can. But I can only imagine some of the cases that the departments see like life threatening or near death situations. This is why I think a lot of cases of lesser urgency gets denie

Ill thank you for the answer.  much more reasonable answer when someone answers instead of attacks your visa choice lol.  we have our reasons for the K1 & K2 over CR1 & what ever the child would get with that option.

 

Ive seen some odd expedite posts for things such as a car...   But i can see how a implant may be considered cosmetic.  IRS does allow it as a valid health expense for a HSA account. ill probably request a expedite.  if denied then its denied lol

 

[Villanelle 4,122]

There is a thread called something like expedite/fax request where people have been posting EAD expedite experiences through the phone center. Read through it and see what to expect. It doesnt hurt to try for an expedite. If its denied, its denied. No harm done...

 

Also 2-3k for an implant is a great deal! But be prepared for the cost to increase as they go. When they pulled her tooth they should have done a bone graft. If they didnt you may have to pay more for the procedure to be done later. Its more cost effective to do it while the area is accessible after the tooth is removed. The price they quoted you may also be only for the actual implant itself and procedure to place it. Depending on which tooth it is they can give you a temp appliance (flipper) which runs about 3-500$. Implants also require the use of both the dentist and an oral surgeon. You may have to pay the surgeon separately and that cost might not have been included in the dentist quote. Additional xrays may be needed at extra cost. Also it is recommended to get several sessions of professional whitening done as the implant needs to match your tooth color. So its easier to match whitened teeth and if you do not whiten whatever shade the teeth are currently is what they will have to remain forever (unless you get a new implant). 

 

Personally I would not present this as a future medical expense but an ongoing current one with the first step (removing the tooth) being completed but out of pocket money is needed to go on to the next step. Be prepared for the whole process to take 6 months to a year with frequent visits. If you have any questions you can PM me as I went through this a few years ago. Fortunately I was able to qualify for pro-bono services as it was result of a DV injury. The total bills I accumulated were around 13k.

[Russel1995 163]

18 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Personally I would not present this as a future medical expense but an ongoing current one with the first step (removing the tooth) being completed but out of pocket money is needed to go on to the next step. Be prepared for the whole process to take 6 months to a year with frequent visits. If you have any questions you can PM me as I went through this a few years ago. Fortunately I was able to qualify for pro-bono services as it was result of a DV injury. The total bills I accumulated were around 13k.

Thanks.  yes, she will be getting the bone graft immediately after they remove her tooth.  so thats when the inplant decision will be valid and in place.  My insurance luckily covers 50% of implant costs and surgical costs.  I beleive the $2600-$3000 quote for the implant was after insurance benefits (paying their 50% up to $1,250 max, but this increases to $2k max in 2020)

 

By sounds that would be the final end cost (before my insurance boosts its maximum benefits in 2020).. we will check verify that on tuesday though when she goes to have her tooth removed.  I will request the expedite such as how you suggestm but will wsit until wednesday after her surgey on tuesday.  so the process is started.

[geowrian 22,337]

17 hours ago, Unlockable said:

Also, implant work is considered cosmetic. That is the reason a lot of insurances don’t cover a lot of it. It is not a health issue.

In this case, that appears so. That is not true in some cases, though...a gap or exposed root can result in infections of the gum or even the heart (endocarditis).

Edited November 9, 2019 by geowrian

[Russel1995 163]

7 hours ago, geowrian said:

In this case, that appears so. That is not true in some cases, though...a gap or exposed root can result in infections of the gum or even the heart (endocarditis).

well she already had a infection 🙄

 

the point of the implant/bridge would be mainly to prevent other teeth issues for the adjacent teeth to the one being surgically removed.  because... she cant keep that tooth..its 85% gone and already has several abscesses under/around it.  crazy girl popped one day before first dental appointment. 😅

[Boiler 45,403]

I know quite a few people who go to Mexico for their dental work, much cheaper.

[Russel1995 163]

15 hours ago, Boiler said:

I know quite a few people who go to Mexico for their dental work, much cheaper.

yes it is. thats another option.  but the cost isnt any real concern .  but  we are goong to try an expedite and see what happens.