For many expat families, moving abroad with children can be very challenging. More importantly, choosing quality child care in a destination country is another difficult decision. As parents, you want to make sure the child care has a safe, happy environment that supports both the intellectual and emotional development of your expat child.
Many expats and global nomads may wonder why they need international health insurance when living abroad. In fact, as a foreign national, you and your family will most likely not be covered by free healthcare in the country where you are residing. Read more
Moving overseas can be very challenging. This is especially true when you are not living alone. With international health insurance at hand, adequately preparing your children of all ages before relocation is very important and it will assist your family with the best start to a new life abroad. The following tips provide information on how to deal with different age groups when moving overseas with children.
Moving overseas is a major and exciting life change. If you are thinking of becoming an expatriate, there are questions to ask several things to look into before moving abroad:
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently noted that there were approximately 1.19 million deaths on the world’s roads in 2023. Traveling on the roads of the country you live in is a critical component of an expat assignment or business trip. It is a good idea to investigate and understand the risk factors and, if possible, take steps to protect your safety.
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.
It has been announced recently that Iran and the Western powers, especially the United States, have reached a preliminary deal on the nuclear issue with Iran. There have been intense negotiations between the major Western powers and Iran for many months. It is anticipated that if a nuclear deal is finally reached and approved, then sanctions will slowly be lifted.
There has been a steep devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar in recent months. Official exchange rates defined by organizations like Dow Jones – that are used in the claims reimbursement process by many expatriate group insurance companies, no longer reflect market exchange rates. Continuing to do so could lead to reimbursing claims for amounts that are disproportionate to the actual market value of the expenses.
Moving abroad to work and life can be a huge decision for both you and your family. A move abroad involves a lot of advance preparation and planning-such as where to live, transport, where to educate your children, getting help, language training etc… It can all be quite daunting, especially if you have never worked abroad or are receiving little help from your employer.
Comparing the different expatriate health insurance plans can be very time consuming and confusing. There are many different plans offered by a variety of expatriate insurance providers. Many expatriates have the following questions: Do you have questions about shopping for expat health insurance? Do you wonder why some plans seem the same in quality and price? Or why others have a much larger price and what the difference is? It’s easy to miss the finer details in the small print of some plans.
