colind11 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi All, I am currently in Australia on 457 Visa and have been living here for more than a year. I am planning to apply for 189 visa and can claim 70 points. However, I am suffering from mild Ulcerative colitis since 8 years. I am on regular medication i.e. Mezavant(Mesacol OD) and Imuran. Last year I incurred approximately $5k-6k on Doctor consultation, Colonoscopy(This is required once in 5 years) and medicines(private insurance reimbursed most of the cost incurred), so over a 5 year period, the cost will be less than $ 40k. I have never had any surgery, and have been in remission for nearly 3 years. Has any one with IBD or any chronic disease on long-term medicine got their 189 visas's granted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Where there is a medical complication it is always a good idea to speak to an expert. George Lombard is a specialist migration agent for visas with medical complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daman Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hi I am patient of Ulcerative colitis. I am going to apply my 190 visa (permanent) . I am currently on infleximap , 4 tablets of mezavant. Do u thing my disease can be problem to get visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Daman said: Hi I am patient of Ulcerative colitis. I am going to apply my 190 visa (permanent) . I am currently on infleximap , 4 tablets of mezavant. Do u thing my disease can be problem to get visa The same advice applies here. Seek advice from one of the agents who specialise in medical conditions- George Lombard or Peter Bollard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colind11 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Daman said: Hi I am patient of Ulcerative colitis. I am going to apply my 190 visa (permanent) . I am currently on infleximap , 4 tablets of mezavant. Do u thing my disease can be problem to get visa Hi Daman, In Australia, the cost for each tablet comes to $6.5(from PBS site, though I have bought it at 3.5 at Priceline chemist) . meaning $9000+ per year just for Mezavant. Biological drug infliximab will cost $500+ per vial which is another $3500. The total cost of medication alone is $12500, other costs include specialist visits and yearly colonoscopy which would push it close to $20000. As per DIAC site, $8000 is the max limit, so, unfortunately, it will be very hard to get PR. It is, unfortunately, a very biased system, it doesn't take into account the work potential of the person. My wife and I pay close to $40,000 in tax(on 457 Visa), yet I am in this predicament whether to apply for 189 Visa or not, despite having an EOI. I am on 2 tabs of Mezavant and 3 tabs of Imuran per day. Edited October 24, 2017 by colind11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colind11 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, colind11 said: Hi Daman, In Australia, the cost for each tablet comes to $6.5(from PBS site, though I have bought it at 3.5 at Priceline chemist) . meaning $9000+ per year just for Mezavant. Biological drug infliximab will cost $500+ per vial which is another $3500. The total cost of medication alone is $12500, other costs include specialist visits and yearly colonoscopy which would push it close to $20000. As per DIAC site, $8000 is the max limit, so, unfortunately, it will be very hard to get PR. It is, unfortunately, a very biased system, it doesn't take into account the work potential of the person. My wife and I pay close to $40,000 in tax(on 457 Visa), yet I am in this predicament whether to apply for 189 Visa or not, despite having an EOI. I am on 2 tabs of Mezavant and 3 tabs of Imuran per day. Correction: From PBS site, DPMQ for Mezavant is $395 per 120 tablets, which comes to $3.29 i.e. $4500/year on Mezavant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 20 hours ago, colind11 said: Hi Daman, In Australia, the cost for each tablet comes to $6.5(from PBS site, though I have bought it at 3.5 at Priceline chemist) . meaning $9000+ per year just for Mezavant. Biological drug infliximab will cost $500+ per vial which is another $3500. The total cost of medication alone is $12500, other costs include specialist visits and yearly colonoscopy which would push it close to $20000. As per DIAC site, $8000 is the max limit, so, unfortunately, it will be very hard to get PR. It is, unfortunately, a very biased system, it doesn't take into account the work potential of the person. My wife and I pay close to $40,000 in tax(on 457 Visa), yet I am in this predicament whether to apply for 189 Visa or not, despite having an EOI. I am on 2 tabs of Mezavant and 3 tabs of Imuran per day. I think cases like this need to go through an agent. Even if they charged you a nominal fee for advice it’s worth getting a professional to look over this. @Richard Gregan has some medical professionals who can guide you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gregan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Yes, please pm me should you wish to discuss the visa implications of these conditions and required medical costs. Regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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