Missionary hit by bus amazes doctors and therapist with his recovery

Published: Thursday, Aug. 9 2012 5:31 p.m. MDT

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A few months ago Elder Britten Schenk, a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was hit by a bus while serving in Brazil and suffered severe injuries. The doctors there never expected him to recover.

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Gosh-DUH

Burlington, CT

Could someone explain the situation regarding insurance for LDS missionaries? From the article, "His insurance covered only 20 out-patient therapy visits, and he will need therapy every day for another one to two years, his mother said."
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BU52

Provo, ut

Keep in mind that the church isn't a money making institution. Their premiums are paid for by the offerings of the members. They do provide health insurance for the missionaries when they are in the field, but after returning home the families More..