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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!

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Insurance 21 June 2021
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 Foyer Global Health’s clients….

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Health 15 June 2021
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…

second medical opinion
Health 29 April 2021
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…

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Health 17 December 2020
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…

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COVID-19 4 December 2020
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…

Health 17 July 2020
Second Opinion: making sure you are taking the right decision

  And then it happens, you injure your knee; you have a mole that looks funny or you have symptoms that might indicate a chronic or serious disease. Of course your first step is to make an appointment with your doctor and if the complaints persist he might refer you to a specialist. In most…

Insurance 15 May 2020
Coverage limit in International Health Insurance plans

Following our latest article on insurance deductibles, we want to shed light on one of the most important topics of insurance: benefits limits (aka coverage limits). Cover limit is a common thing in insurance, however they are often linked to different conditions. Should you be searching for the most suited international health insurance cover with…

Insurance 16 April 2020
Why an International Health Insurance is not a Travel Insurance

The time has come for us to clarify an important, insurance related, topic which is confusing many expats and travellers. We are often asked if we provide travel insurance. And the answer is no, simply because International Health Insurance and Travel insurance are two completely different insurance products. So, you might wonder what the main…

Insurance 8 April 2020
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…

COVID-19 19 March 2020
COVID-19: You are in safe hands with Foyer Global Health

In the context of the coronavirus outbreak, many people contacted us with questions related to how Foyer 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…