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Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

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...

Medical Treatment Cost Abroad

How Much Does Medical Treatment Cost Abroad?

Whether you’re planning to live or work abroad or you’re just settling into your new life as an expat, you’ll have plenty of things to think about. Moving to another country as an expat is an incredible adventure. But no matter where you and your family settle, one thing you must consider is the medical...

How is the cost of living crisis impacting healthcare around the world

How Is The Cost Of Living Crisis Impacting Healthcare Around The World?

The cost of living crisis has hit us in an unprecedented way and the impact extends beyond just the UK – people and businesses are being affected worldwide. Just as we were recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic, Europe was affected by the crisis in Ukraine, which has amplified the negative financial impact on economies globally....

traveling with epilepsy

7 Safety Steps To Take For Seniors When Traveling With Epilepsy

As a senior diagnosed with epilepsy, the idea of enjoying a vacation with your other half or your family might seem a daunting, worrisome one.  However, with the right adjustments and precautions, you can keep yourself safe and reduce the chances of experiencing a seizure while traveling with epilepsy.  In this guide, you’ll find a few...

telehealth

How Telehealth Can Improve Medical Care for Expats

When you feel like you are coming down with something, your first reaction is to pay your doctor a visit. But, what about when you come down with something while traveling or living in a foreign country? Scheduling a doctor’s appointment may be difficult for expats in some regions of the world. ...

How Does Healthcare In 10 Popular Expat Countries Measure Up?

After a long period of travel uncertainty, many people are now revisiting their plans to relocate abroad. With the global pandemic highlighting just how important accessible healthcare is, health policies should be something expats factor in to their relocation decision. Healthcare can differ hugely depending on which country you’re living in,...

major health issues

Moving To The US? Find Out Its Major Health Issues

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...

finance your medical costs as an expat

3 Ways To Finance Your Medical Costs As An Expat

If you’re an expat looking to finance your medical bills, this can be very stressful at a time you are moving abroad.   In this article, we will be talking about ways to finance your medical costs as an expat.  Just note that this list will be in no order, especially regarding difficulty. This is...

Medicare

Who Is Eligible For Medicare

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...

international health insurance

Why Expats Choose International Health Insurance

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...

Free Healthcare For Expats

Which Countries Have Free Healthcare For Expats?

Is healthcare ever really ‘free’? The short answer is no, although many countries do offer a number of healthcare services at little to no cost. As an expat, you may be entitled to some or all of these services depending on your status, but you can always avoid the potential headache of paying for...

Mental Health

Countries With The Best Mental Healthcare In The World

Thinking of moving abroad? Prioritising mental health has never been more critical than it is now, especially if you’re planning on relocating and becoming an expat. However, this is easier in some places than others and may depend on the availability of international health insurance around the world, among other factors. Re-published with the consent...