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Wherever in the world you may be, we make sure you feel at home by keeping you connected to the news and information that matter to you. We frequently publish new articles to empower your life abroad through practical and inspirational content both, not only about health and international health insurance related topics, but also anything we consider key to fulfilling your lifestyle in your new host country.
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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
Countries with free healthcare: A comprehensive overview
Healthcare is a central component of a functioning welfare state. It ensures that all citizens have access to medical care regardless of their income. In some countries, this vision is being realised through the introduction of free healthcare. But what exactly does “free” mean in this context? Which countries have implemented such systems and how […]
How to Get Healthcare Abroad: A Guide for Expats
In today’s world, there is an increasing number of individuals who decide to live, work or retire abroad. Such enhanced mobility around the world has made it a burning question on how to manage health in another country. However, for expatriates, understanding the extent of coverage overseas under public health insurance can be very difficult […]
Reimbursement of costs for healthcare abroad
Cover image source: Image de Drazen Zigic sur Freepik If you live in another country as an expat or are simply on holiday, it is always possible that you will fall ill or something unforeseen will happen, and you will need to make use of the country’s healthcare system. This is particularly the case if […]
Which countries have mandatory health insurance?
In some countries, expatriates are required to subscribe to a minimum compulsory health insurance plan as a prerequisite to residence and/or employment. Compulsory health insurance is generally developed by the government to ensure basic health cover and access. In which countries is healthcare insurance compulsory? Is this type of local public insurance scheme fully adapted […]
Covid-19: why should expats opt for IPMI
Going abroad is not as easy as it used to be. The current pandemic has made international travel more complex. The specific costs associated with the treatment of Covid-19 can be quite significant. The most serious cases even require hospitalization in intensive care. International health insurance is therefore key when planning an expatriation, and even […]
Health insurance and High-Net-Worth Individuals
In 2020, the number of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide increased by 6.3% compared to the previous year, surpassing a 20-million landmark[1]. Nearly doubling in ten years, this demographic represents an important target for both wealth managers and health insurance organisations. So, who are these (ultra-)wealthy individuals? What is their profile and what do they need […]
Our Guide to Giving Birth as an Expatriate
When choosing a new life abroad, many expat women are also thinking about pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood! The fact is that, as an expatriate, having a child abroad is far from being a matter of improvisation. Many soon-to-be expat mothers are asking themselves: Why is it important to understand what international maternity insurance entails well […]
European Health Insurance Card VS Expatriate Health Insurance: what are the differences in Europe
Our mission at Global Health is to provide you with health coverage abroad for your life plans, no matter which country you travel to. If you are specifically looking for health coverage in Europe, you will notice that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) also gives you access to health care in European territory. So, […]
Moratorium clause: what is it exactly about?
Private health insurance is meant to cover people against new and unexpected medical conditions. Illnesses, diseases, or injuries that existed prior to joining a health insurance policy (pre-existing medical conditions) may have an impact on your health coverage plan depending on the nature and extent of your medical insurance policy, and how your insurer assesses […]
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 […]