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We explain international health insurance in simple terms so that your health insurance policy is no longer a secret to you.
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Global Health allows you to talk to a doctor: any time, any place
Global Health has launched an exclusive and innovative online Health Portal for their customers. This new tool allows you to easily request various health-related services completely free of charge. To benefit from them you only have to access our new health portal (also available for smartphones and tablets). The online portal gives you 7 days […]
Everything you need to know about health insurance for foreigners coming to France
Are you French and living abroad or are you a foreigner and want to know if health insurance is compulsory in France? This is an important question that many people ask themselves. In reality, the answer is “yes” and “no”, it depends on several criteria. We explain everything in our dedicated article! Source: Pexels, @LukeWebb […]
International health insurance and provider network
If you are new to the world of health insurance, you will have heard of the term ‘care network‘ or ‘provider network’. This has been popularised by complementary health insurance but has also been developed for many international health insurance for expatriates. You are probably wondering how things work for Global Health’s clients. Let us […]
Health insurance in France: reimbursement of your health costs for Covid-19
In France, as elsewhere in the world, the Covid-19 epidemic has affected a significant proportion of the population. The costs of treatment linked to the virus can be substantial, especially in the event of hospitalisation in the event of a serious form. But then, how can you be reimbursed in case of contamination? What do […]
Discussing a Second Opinion with your treating team
You consulted another doctor for a Second Opinion… but what to do now? There are many reasons why you can request a second medical opinion. For example: You want to be sure the diagnosis and treatment plan you received are the only option You receive several treatment options and don´t know which one to choose […]
Second Medical Opinion is a useful health service for expats
Being diagnosed with a condition or having medical complaints that are not improving, can have a huge impact on your quality of life, both personal and professional. That is why it is important when you have any doubts or questions that cannot be answered by your treating medical team to reach out to another specialist […]
The certificate of insurance, a useful document during COVID-19 times
The certificate of insurance is the official proof of your contract with an insurer. It contains key information about the insured, such as their names, policy number, dates of contract, etc. This certificate can only be issued through the insurance company, agent or broker. The Covid-19 certificate, a much requested and sometimes necessary document […]
Second Opinion: making sure you are taking the right decision
And then it happens, you injure your knee; you have a mole that looks funny or you have symptoms that might indicate a chronic or serious disease. Of course your first step is to make an appointment with your doctor and if the complaints persist he might refer you to a specialist. In most […]
Coverage limit in International Health Insurance plans
Following our latest article on insurance deductibles, we want to shed light on one of the most important topics of insurance: benefits limits (aka coverage limits). Cover limit is a common thing in insurance, however they are often linked to different conditions. Should you be searching for the most suited international health insurance cover with […]
Why an International Health Insurance is not a Travel Insurance
The time has come for us to clarify an important, insurance related, topic which is confusing many expats and travellers. We are often asked if we provide travel insurance. And the answer is no, simply because International Health Insurance and Travel insurance are two completely different insurance products. So, you might wonder what the main […]