Identifying which international health insurance provider will give the right options for you and any family is essential when moving abroad. There are some excellent options from which to choose and many are very affordable, especially when compared to options in the US. But which international health insurance companies are the best fit for you?...

It is estimated that as many as one in ten British-born people live outside the UK and around 400,000 people a year have emigrated from Britain for the past ten years.  Whatever the reason for moving abroad access to healthcare and health insurance is a priority. This article was written for...

Moving to the US to live or work is an exciting time and also can be full of challenges.  Expat health insurance in the US is a major consideration as it can be expensive and is vital to provide security to you and your family.  International Citizens Insurance, global insurance consultants, set out how...

Blue Monday was a term coined by psychologist Dr Cliff Arnal in 2004.  He worked out a formula to show how the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. It takes into account factors including the average time for New Year’s resolutions to fail, the bad weather, debt, the time since...

Research by AXA has revealed that as many as two in five (41%) young expats aged 18-24 are negatively impacted mentally by social media and tech addiction. AXA – Global Healthcare has reviewed the Mind Health Index, looking at how young expats are affected by social media. The research found that those who report a negative...

Discovering that you have been misdiagnosed and prescribed the wrong medication can be a distressing and challenging situation. Misdiagnoses are unfortunate but not uncommon in the realm of healthcare, and addressing this issue promptly is crucial to safeguard your health and well-being. In situations like these, consulting with healthcare professionals who can provide accurate and...

Nowadays, many people choose to go expat for better job prospects. This is not at all surprising since many countries might offer a better quality of living than your home country. But regardless of all the benefits, there are also some downsides. All the changes that come with relocating abroad can cause a lot of...

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare. The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a...

It is widespread for expats to lack the proper mental health care coverage abroad. Some locations even lack access to mental health professionals and institutions for everyone, not just expats. And even if you end up in a place where counseling is available, like a school in case you are studying abroad, it’s most likely only going...

If you are moving to the United States, you must be aware of the major health issues in this country. The United States has some of the best healthcare in the world, but many health problems affect its citizens. This article will discuss some of the major health issues in the US and how to...

This article will summarize who is eligible for Medicare in the U.S. and when. Hopefully, you will learn something new about the Medicare program that could help you out in the long run! The person should have lived for at least nine months before turning 65 years old to be eligible for the full...

Moving abroad can be a stressful process that requires plenty of planning, time and energy. When becoming an expat, you have to take into account innumerable factors for your relocation – and healthcare is an essential one. Here Cigna Healthcare explain why expats choose international health insurance. Written exclusively for Expat...