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Why expat should consider international health insurance over local?

When you are an expatriate living abroad, you are initially faced with the question of local versus international health plan? Which is better for my expatriate assignment, long-term travel or overseas retirement? Some countries can offer local health coverage to expatriates after an initial waiting period. However, the truth is, the local medical plans are not designed for expatriates. An international health insurance plan can provide superior coverage for you and your family that will cover you both locally and globally.

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Cigna individual expat health plan offers limited time cashback

Cigna Inernational Quote

Amazing news for all you global expats. Cigna International is offering a simple Cash Back offer for the Month of October.  This first-time promotional period runs from October 1, 2015, through October 31st, 2015.  So if you are in the market for an international health insurance plan, this would be a great time to get a quote and apply.

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Coverage for medical treatment in the USA is important for many expats

Healthcare for Expats in USA

Almost all international health plans will either include medical treatment in the USA or exclude it. Some global medical plans will give individual expatriates the option to purchase coverage in America at an extra cost. For some plans, this can mean a much higher premium while others may include it for American nationals residing abroad at a fraction of the cost.

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Maternity expenses can be very expensive for expats & tourists

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Going abroad is a huge financial and emotional commitment for expatriates, but even more so if you add maternity to the mix. The importance of maternity coverage is even more important if you will be residing or traveling abroad, especially if your travels will take you to the USA. Travel insurance plans will generally not cover pregnancy-related expenses, especially in the last three months of pregnancy.

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Ebola Virus and Medical Evacuation for Expatriates

Ebola Virus and Epidemic

The World Health Organization recently declared the West African Ebola epidemic that has killed nearly 1,000 people an international public-health emergency. As the Ebola virus continues its march across Africa, international health insurance providers and their medical evacuation suppliers are continuing to monitor the precarious situation there. Some clients of TFG Global and Expat Financial which have employees in Africa are asking how their employees will be treated should they become infected with the deadly Ebola virus.

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Why Expat Health Insurance is Essential

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Why Expat Health Insurance is Essential for Expatriates

At Expat Financial, we like to give expatriates the tools and information to personalize their requirement for expatriate health insurance. Easy access to superior healthcare is a necessity for anyone living or working abroad. As you may know, in the developing world and even in some developed countries, the local medical institutions can be inadequate, costly or unattainable depending. Everyone experiences sickness and accidents in their lifetime and superb expatriate health insurance coverage is a critical step in one’s recovery and also maintaining one’s health.

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