Avoid problems at immigration – get the right expat health insurance
If you don’t have the necessary health insurance when you go abroad, you could be turned away at the arrivals hall. Reported in the Telegraph this week, Abu Dhabi is… Read more »
Tag: health insurance
Changes to Dutch health care: rising costs and changing benefits
The mandatory level of health insurance required by Dutch law has recently increased in cost, despite record numbers of people being unable to meet the payments on their premiums. In… Read more »
Companies lack understanding and funds to protect employees
According to a new report, a quarter (23%) of businesses would like to provide international health insurance for their expat employees, but cannot afford to do so. The Anatomy of… Read more »
Health insurance no longer compulsory for international students
A policy change at Central Michigan University means international students no longer have to have medical insurance. It is standard practice to require international students to buy sufficient health insurance… Read more »
Winter sports holiday? Make sure your insurance has you covered
As the January blues set in, many people look to up coming holidays to lift their mood. With winter breaks often incorporating sports such as skiing, skating, snowboarding and sledging,… 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 »
Health insurance providers receiving mixed signals in China
Since Pacific Prime starting offering high end health insurance to locals in China it has been seeing mixed demand. Most international health insurers in the region such as AXA, PPP, Bupa… Read more »
Allianz extends reach in Africa via new partnership
Allianz SE has announced it will be extending its range outside of South Africa to more than 24 African countries and territories. In cooperation with Metropolitan International, Allianz will be able… 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 »