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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…
What is a Deductible and how does it work?
For those unfamiliar with the world of insurance, the deductible is certainly not an evidence. Along with the benefits of the plan and the insurance premium, the deductible is one of the important things to consider when buying an insurance. Here is a short practical guide explaining what exactly a deductible is, and how […]
With Diabetes, you do not have to stand alone
Diabetes is a condition where your body either does not produce enough insulin (type 1) or cannot use the insulin it produces (type 2). There is also gestational diabetes which occurs during the pregnancy. With over 463 million adults living with diabetes, chances are it affects you or someone you know. In 2019, diabetes caused […]
From Expat kids to Third-Culture kids
Out of the many concerns expat parents have, certainly the most untold one is related to how it is like to raise a third culture kid. Beyond the commonly asked questions (such as “Is this country family-friendly? Does this country offer a good environment to raise my child? What about the school system here?”), […]
Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. An estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension. Hypertension is the major cause of premature death worldwide. One of the global targets is to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 25% by 2025. (Source: www.who.int) It is […]
Top 5 Benefits of Sport on our Health
Specialists keep stressing the fact that sport directly improves our health. It influences our mental health, in addition to many other positive impacts it has on the human body. Physical exercise not only maintains the body shape, but also plays a major role in prevention against diseases, memory loss, cholesterol or diabetes. We are nowadays […]
COVID-19: Home office and service continuity plan
Dear valued clients and partners, It is now a week since we started servicing clients and partners from our respective homes. We only had 24 hours to setup a service and business continuity plan and, together, we truly did magic. Today, 100% of our staff and colleagues are operating remotely, close to their family […]
Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Live Life to the Fullest
Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorder. It can be occasional, but it can also quickly become pathological if it gets chronic. In most cases, it occurs after a stressful situation or an unexpected event generating fear, stress and anxiety. Depression is a different disorder, but the symptoms may coincide with those of […]
COVID-19: You are in safe hands with Global Health
In the context of the coronavirus outbreak, many people contacted us with questions related to how Global Health insurance plans are covering COVID-19 infection. We fully understand this is a major concern for most of you and here is a clear and official statement on it. If you are already a client of Global […]
COVID-19: We remain operational 24/7
Dear Foyer clients and business partners, No matter where you are, we know COVID-19 now affects everyone, and we hope that you are taking care of yourself and your family. Our updated situation here in Luxembourg is 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 2 deaths. The Grand Duchy went on lockdown last Sunday and […]
Overcoming Fears of Moving Abroad
Sindy, blogger at My Life in Germany, shares her expat experience with us and how she felt when she moved abroad. She gives you in her story useful advice to prepare and ease your relocation: Moving abroad is a dream for many people. Nevertheless, there are usually fears associated with the move. When I […]
All about Repatriation and Evacuation Assistance
Do I really need repatriation and evacuation assistance? When you take the decision to live abroad, having emergency repatriation assistance (also called medical insurance) is a necessity in case of accident or illness. Bear in mind that the public health system in your home country may offer quality services and coverage, but this is certainly […]
Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in China at the end of 2019 and is a new strain that had not yet been observed in humans. It is important to remember that currently the most frequent cause of respiratory infection and fever is that derived from influenza infection. What symptoms does it produce? The most […]