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Positive Changes to NHS Care Allowed for Expatriates Returning to UK

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Thu, March 04, 2010 - 7:56 am EET

Changes have been proposed that will allow those Britons living abroad for up to 6 months at a time to have access to free care on the NHS, and which will see foreign visitors to the UK having to pay for treatment on the NHS…

Expats in Spain Say ‘You Can’t Go Wrong’ With Local Medical Care & Health Tax

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Mon, January 25, 2010 - 9:30 am EET

A recent review of expatriate opinion in Spain shows that the introduction of a ‘medical care tax’ for those ineligible for free healthcare has been successful, and that healthcare standards in Spain are good…do you agree?…

Spanish Attack on British Expatriate Patients Brings Home Message – Get Health Insurance!

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Thu, January 21, 2010 - 7:50 am EET

Are you eligible for free medical care in Spain? Are you sure? Many expatriates living in Spain who are ineligible for free treatment are draining the system it is alleged – so we’ll show you whether you should buy private medical insurance to live in Spain or not…

Medical Evacuation Cover for Expats – Necessity or Unnecessary Expense?

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Thu, January 14, 2010 - 8:02 am EET

Is medical evacuation just an expensive add-on or an incentive to get expats to buy one international health insurance policy over another? Or is it actually a necessity that could ensure you get the best care and treatment at all times?…

Portable Medical Record Technology Now Available to Expatriates

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Tue, January 05, 2010 - 8:00 am EET

A brand new technology is available from a global health insurer for expatriates, allowing them to have portable and immediate international access to their medical records…

Brokers Let Expatriates Down On International Health Insurance

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Thu, December 10, 2009 - 8:03 am EET

According to a Telegraph report, brokers are letting expatriates down when it comes to finding them the best international health insurance for their needs and their budget – so we’re on hand to help…

Worried About Healthcare Standards Abroad? Well Don’t Be!

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Wed, December 09, 2009 - 8:33 am EET

It turns out that the NHS isn’t so perfect after all, and when it comes to cancer and heart attack survival rates, you’re better off abroad – so expatriates needn’t now worry so much about their healthcare when they relocate perhaps?…

Do You Really Need International Health Insurance?

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Tue, November 24, 2009 - 9:01 am EET

Do all expatriates have to have an all singing all dancing international health insurance policy that breaks the bank and covers them for all eventualities? Not necessarily as we will reveal……

Good News for Expatriates Seeking Health Insurance Cover Abroad

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Mon, November 23, 2009 - 9:07 am EET

Aviva, a new name on the expatriate international health insurance scene, is good news for those seeking price and insurance level competition…

Goodhealth Worldwide Renamed But Still Supporting Expatriate Healthcare Abroad

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Wed, November 18, 2009 - 11:21 am EET

Goodhealth Worldwide is a leading provider of international and expatriate medical insurance, they have been taken over so what does this now mean for policyholders and the industry?…

Is Private Health Insurance Cheaper Than New Spanish Contributions?

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Fri, November 06, 2009 - 10:42 am EET

A new compulsory health insurance contribution in Spain is more expensive for many expatriates than taking out private international medical insurance …

What to Look for When Researching Health Insurance

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Tue, October 06, 2009 - 6:19 am EET

A guide to the types of questions you need to be asking an international health insurance provider when looking for the right type and level of medical insurance to cover you when you move abroad…

Why Healthcare Standards Vary Abroad and What to Do About it

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Thu, September 10, 2009 - 1:07 pm EET

Why is there such a massive discrepancy between healthcare standards in all nations and how can an expatriate take the right measures to stay healthy abroad…

Swine Flu: an Important Health Insurance Lesson for Expatriates

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Tue, September 08, 2009 - 8:55 am EET

Looking at how swine flu has show expats that they need to make sure they have not only good health insurance but a good health insurance provider too…

Fantastic News for Returning Expatriates Requiring Healthcare in UK

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Tue, August 18, 2009 - 12:35 pm EET

No longer will returning expatriates be stranded in the UK with no access to medical care thanks to a truly friendly health insurance provider…

Fantastic News for Expatriates Requiring International Health Insurance

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Mon, July 27, 2009 - 12:48 pm EET

A massive change in industry direction has been initiated by BUPA and thanks to them and an insurer in Europe, costs for expat health insurance could be cut drastically…

IVF Treatment Abroad – Risks Versus Potential Rewards

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Thu, July 02, 2009 - 2:55 pm EET

An in depth report into the risks, rewards and realities of seeking IVF treatment abroad…

Expatriate Healthcare: Get Your Checklist

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Health Insurance Abroad

Mon, June 29, 2009 - 12:05 pm EET

A straightforward guide for expatriates who are trying to figure out which level of healthcare insurance cover they need when living abroad…

What’s The One Thing Expats Apparently Can’t Do Without?

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Tue, June 09, 2009 - 10:56 am EET

Can you guess what the one thing is that the majority of expatriates questioned in a recent survey can’t live without? It’s International health insurance!…

What Constitutes Good Expat Health Insurance?

Article filed under: Health Abroad » Keeping Healthy Abroad

Tue, May 26, 2009 - 9:03 am EET

In this report we look at the considerations you need to keep in mind when looking for the best international health insurance cover to match your requirements…