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We explain international health insurance in simple terms so that your health insurance policy is no longer a secret to you!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our mission at Foyer 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….
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…
Foyer 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…
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…