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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.
Discover our Mental Health Coaching service
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…
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 […]
Which country should I live in?
Which important aspects should I consider before moving in? Moving abroad implies many things to prepare and think of: job, finance, well-being, work-life balance, life conditions, homesickness… And above all of this, it is not an easy task to determine in which country you would like to settle in, especially if you plan […]
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 […]
Your health insurance at your fingertips with Telegram, Signal and WhatsApp
In October 2019, we offered all our prospects and customers the opportunity to interact with Foyer Global Heath via WhatsApp. You have very quickly appreciated this mode of communication and we are delighted. The protection of your personal data is a topic of high importance to us and we could not remain unresponsive […]
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 […]
The importance of medical check-ups
Many diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure or diabetes show no symptoms in their initial stages. If they are diagnosed early such diseases can be treated resulting in a better prognosis. Identifying risk factors that predispose to certain pathologies and thus being able to monitor them is another advantage of medical check-ups. Even if […]
Global Health is getting a makeover – Discover our new brand identity
The first few months of 2021 have been marked by many promising partnerships and success stories. As you know, we attach great importance to customer satisfaction and are proud of the trust you place in us every day. In order to continue to respond to your needs, we are pursuing our development and growing our […]
Our society facing social phobia
Mental health is very present in the current context, both in the expatriate community and in the general population. At the beginning of our blog, we talked about anxiety and depression, some mental disorders that are often difficult to live with daily. When this anxiety turns into an excessive fear and changes our relationships with […]
Have a Truly Merry Christmas!
Dear customers and partners, The year-end festivities are approaching quickly and will close a whole year out of the ordinary. You have undoubtedly been confronted to many hardships that will have had a direct impact on your daily life. But in the last few weeks we have received some encouraging news, and in the coming […]
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 […]
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 […]
Farewell to Berlin! Moving from Germany to the Netherlands
Do you want to expand your horizons and move to the Netherlands? Diana, a 24 year old German expatriate, took the opportunity to move to the land of windmills… in the middle of the Covid pandemic! She tells us about her experience of moving to the Netherlands… As a child, I always dreamed of leaving […]