US expats hit with new health care tax
It’s a well-known fact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extends its reaches far beyond U.S. borders. American expats around the world are required to file a tax return every year,… Read more »
Category: Country Updates
Expat doctors welcome salary increase
The Ministry of Health in Kuwait has announced plans for an increase in the salaries of non-Kuwaiti doctors in recognition of their massive contributions to the country’s healthcare sector, reports… Read more »
Ghana’s health insurance scheme on verge of collapse?
Ghana is currently undertaking structural reforms to further improve its National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Winfred Agbebor, director of corporate affairs of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said the… Read more »
UAE expats suffer higher breast cancer mortality rates than Emiratis
Over the past three years the breast cancer mortality rate among Emiratis has dropped 5.6%. The data, reported by Gulf News, shows an increase in the number of expat deaths… Read more »
Expat medical policies can be bad for your wealth
Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should check their health insurance carefully to ensure it doesn’t leave them out of pocket. With so many choice available when it comes… Read more »
Indonesia’s mega health care spending in time for 2014 deadline
The world’s fourth most populous nation is in a race to deliver universal health care by 2014. This is triggering major spending on health care provisions and reform, creating opportunities… Read more »
Dubai introduces paperless system for health insurance claims
The Dubai health Authority (DHA) has launched the second phase of its E-claims project which aims to introduce a paperless environment for all health insurance processes. The project will mean… Read more »
UK health system losing millions treating private patients
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is reportedly wasting £1 billion a year treating patients with private insurance. Nearly 1 in 3 patients treated by the NHS has private insurance,… Read more »
Sharp increase in health insurance costs in Netherlands
There is a rising tide of opposition against the Dutch coalition government’s plans for income-dependent health insurance. Changes to the system will see high-earners paying up to €482 per month… Read more »
Slovakia to create single health insurance
Slovakia’s government has this week voted to create a single state-owned health insurer from 2014. The plan would include the possible nationalisation of the country’s two private health insurers. “We… Read more »