International Health Insurance for Expats Blog Category

Maternity Insurance coverage for expat – Global pregnancy health plans

Learn about global health insurance that covers maternity for expatriates living abroad

Many expatriates and future global nomads plan to have children when moving abroad. Everyone knows that pregnancy can involve a lot of preparations and planning – one of the most important considerations is accessing maternity care when living abroad and the insurance to fund those expenses. Maternity expenses can either be reasonably small – say under $10,000 if you are in a country where medical expenses are small.

March 18, 2020

5 Tips on Coping with Medical Emergency While Living Abroad

Learn How To Cope With Medical Emergencies while Living Abroad

Residing overseas, whether to work, study, volunteer, travel, or retire, can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. What if expatriates become ill and require medical emergency assistance? Expatriates usually spend a significant period abroad, and they may be more exposed to health risks and medical emergencies than short-term visitors. In this article, we will discuss five tips for expats on coping with a medical emergency while living abroad as an expatriate or global nomad.

March 2, 2020

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10 Quick Tips for Buying International Health Coverage

Get 10 Vital Tips for Buying International Health Insurance Plans

When you are planning to live abroad, or you have already become a global citizen, one of the most vital products that you can buy is intangible – international health insurance. There are all sorts of medical plans for expats in the market, but as an expert and specialist in the market with 20 years of experience, I thought I would share ten quick tips for picking the right global medical insurance plan. Read more

February 13, 2020

Global Nomads, international health insurance

Why South America Is A Major Attraction for Digital Nomads

5 Reasons Why South America is a Major Attraction for Digital Nomads

Digital nomads are people who travel to different cities around the world while working remotely. You can find digital nomads plugged into their computers at coffee shops, public libraries, co-working spaces, and even recreational vehicles. They take up tasks suited to their skills to fund their travels. While this kind of working-on-the-go trend was inconceivable a decade ago, digital nomads today have the choice to pursue unconventional career paths. Read more

January 17, 2020

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, Global Nomads, international health insurance

6 Top South Asian Destinations for Global Nomads

Bangkok city is one of the top six south asian destinations for global nomads

Ultimate South Asian Destinations for Global Nomads

The perfect combination of budget-friendly and low-cost living in South Asia is the go-to destination for global citizens. If you’re tech-savvy and ready for a change of backdrop, get ready to thrive in these land of opportunities. With affordable travel options from budget airlines like Malindo and Air Asia, these countries are short-term vacation hubs.

January 7, 2020

Expat Tips, international health insurance

RSA is Not Renewing Their Expat Health Plans for Canadian Expats

We were recently approached by a Royal Sun Alliance Canada customer who received a letter stating that RSA health plans for Canadian expats no longer and they would “be offering the Viator Expatriates Health Insurance coverage directly to individuals” and “upon expiring of your current coverage, you will need to contact another insurance provider in order to purchase a new policy and ensure that you have continued coverage as an expatriate.” This left this customer with an urgent need to find a replacement policy.

Luckily, she was able to get a quote and secure an excellent global health plan from one of our insurance suppliers. Read more

November 10, 2019

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10 Things to Consider When Buying Global Health Insurance

Ten Things to Consider When Buying Global Health Insurance

Purchasing global health insurance is a big decision, and choosing the right coverage, and the insurance company is both challenging and daunting for most expatriates. There are lots of insurance terms that you may not be familiar with and, of course, the fine print. Global healthcare is quite different from domestic policies. Some expats come from countries with universal healthcare, or they were under their parents’ or employer’s plans, so they may not have purchased individual health insurance before.

July 28, 2019

Country Information, Expat Tips, international health insurance

Top 7 careers for Expats in South America

Careers for Expats in South America

Planning to start a new life overseas? If you want to boost your income and travel at the same time, you’ll be happy to know South American countries and cities offer a wide range of jobs for expats. Based on your skills and qualifications, you can definitely find a decent jobs in South America to take care of your expenses. We have created a list of the top 7 careers for expats in South America that will aid you in your search abroad:

June 26, 2019

Expat Tips, international health insurance

Moving abroad? Don’t skip researching health insurance!

Moving abroad can be an exciting and life-changing experience for you and your family. If you are going abroad to study, work, travel, or retire, you must prepare for life’s overseas challenges, including healthcare. Unfortunately, many expats do not adequately research international healthcare coverage options before departure. Some even think that their domestic plan will cover their health expenses overseas. In this article, we will discuss the importance of international health insurance, healthcare costs abroad in general, and how to obtain a healthcare insurance quote online.

June 16, 2019

Country Information, Expat Employers, Expat Health, Expat Lifestyle, international health insurance

Thailand Expat Guide to Eating and Living Healthy

An Expat Guide to Living and Eating Healthy in Thailand

People need to be independent to succeed when living outside of their home countries. If an expat gets ill, they may have to rely on themselves to recover from medical conditions. As such, expats need to be extra careful when caring for their health. We have created a Thai expat guide to eating and living healthy for expatriates overseas. One of the ways expats can care for their health is by ensuring that they lead healthy lifestyles—especially important for those who plan to retire in Thailand, where maintaining good health can greatly enhance their quality of life and enjoyment of the country’s relaxed pace and natural beauty.

May 30, 2019