When you receive your annual international health insurance renewal each year. Many people ask why are my health insurance premiums going up? There are several factors that can cause your global health insurance premiums to go up, and we will be discussing them in this article and what you can do to keep your premiums under control. We have provided you with some factors on insurance premium trends for expats that impact your international healthcare premiums each year: Read more
There are many challenges for expats who live in foreign countries. From packing to relocating and making friends, expats will have to navigate their way through it. Most of the time, after a few bumps on the road, they’re successful in establishing a routine in an expat destination. However, when it comes to their healthcare, expats face language and cultural challenges in medical care. Read more
When considering moving abroad for work, long-term travel, or if you are just a global nomad, there are many things to consider and plan for before making your move. One of the most important considerations is how to protect you and your loved ones as an expatriate should one of you become sick or sustain an injury. There are many different kinds of expat health insurance options for many expats in different scenarios, so it’s essential to choose the best policy for your situation to ensure you have the coverage you need from a reputable insurance company. Read more
It is a common question that many current and future expats ask themselves – “Do I need international health insurance?” It is a fair question, and you will probably assume we would say YES – and we do believe that almost all expats should have health insurance – either through a government or private plan. Read more
Moving abroad for work, extended travel, or retirement is a huge endeavor for individuals, couples, and especially families. You will have many preparations to make before you live overseas and even more adjustments and often culture shock once you get there. Read more
Living abroad can be cheap or expensive, depending on which expat destination region or country you reside in. One of the most important and sometimes expensive costs that expats incur is international medical coverage. We often hear this question, what is the cheapest international health insurance? Read more
We have been receiving calls from clients worldwide whose global health insurance plans are not being renewed or are being told that COVID-19 related claims will not be covered or their insurance providers are getting out of the market. This is a big concern for people already living abroad. When searching for a global health plan, expats need to make sure that they purchase coverage from a capable global health provider with a large medical network around the world that can handle complex claims via their medical network. Here’s what you need to know about expat health plans during the pandemic. Read more
The recent pandemic has made traveling to another country a lot more difficult. With many countries closing their borders and adopting strict guidelines, people found new ways to live and work. Now, the second wave of COVID-19 is crashing the shores of many countries around the world. Despite that, some borders are still open to visitors, but not without international health insurance for entry.
At Expat Financial, we encourage expats to include evacuation and repatriation insurance. It is particularly important when they are on the other side of the world, living and working. In this article, we will learn the difference between the two and the importance of evacuation and repatriation insurance for expats.
Health insurance is not just an option for expats. It is an essential part of international living too. When you have international health insurance for your family living abroad, you have peace of mind. When you start living in a faraway land where private or public healthcare is expensive, unavailable or not desirable, ideally, you should opt for international health insurance for a family as it will cover you locally, regionally, and globally. Read more
