Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Don't even think about visiting the USA without decent health insurance. Health care can be shockingly expensive here.
Be careful not to over generalize on this topic. There are low cost "minute clinics" where you can see a nurse practitioner inside of most drug stores and Walmarts. There has also been an explosion of reasonably priced emergency care clinics in most major cities that will do x-rays and diagnose more severe problems. You don't have to go to a hospital unless you have a major issue. I'd still want to make sure I always had health insurance, but you're safe to get one with a high deductible.