Employees should expect to have a reasonably safe work environment. They should be able to work without worrying that the nature of their work will put their health at risk. Unfortunately, some employers fail to fulfill their duty to their workers. The result is that workers get injured. Not all workplace injuries...

Florida is one of the most popular expat locations, and for a good reason. A wonderful climate, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and a variety of entertainment options attract many people to start their life here. The Sunshine State boasts plenty of job opportunities and recreation options, as well as hot weather and sandy beaches. However,...

Confidence high for expats in regions where COVID-19 deaths have remained low.   A survey by Aetna International of expats across multiple markets confirms that three quarters (75%) are set to continue living abroad in a post-COVID world despite the impact of the pandemic.   Out of the countries in which the research was carried...

The NHS is a residency-based system and so non-UK-residents, including UK nationals who move abroad on a permanent basis lose their entitlement to free NHS healthcare.  It is important to understand your rights and know which expats have to pay for NHS care. If you are classed as ‘ordinarily resident’ in...

If you’re moving abroad, there’s a lot to think about. It can be a stressful process and one that requires a lot of time and energy – and that’s before you even arrive in your new country. Arranging healthcare might seem like another daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. ...

Are you an expat who loves playing sports? If so, you’re probably aware that getting involved in any type of sport can do wonders for your mental and physical health – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many of the world’s sporting tournaments and games returning to our screens like the Euro 2021 football games...

The UK’s first ever online menopause clinic has launched a service for the expat community, offering personalised treatment options to millions of women suffering from menopausal symptoms.  The Online Menopause Centre (OMC) provides virtual video consultations and individually tailored treatment plans to menopausal and perimenopausal (the period leading up to the menopause) women. ...

For mental health awareness week 2021, William Russell surveyed over 1,100 expatriates in five countries to reveal some worrying stats about expat mental health.  Expat Network is publishing the results here from an article originally published by William Russell. Written by Inez Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Director, William Russell The...

While the cost of health insurance changes every year, the changes are even more dramatic as of late due to the latest COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the factors that health insurers use to calculate the price of international health insurance premiums include medical inflation, healthcare utilization, and cost of prescriptions, to name a few. ...

If you’re an expat living and working in a foreign country, are you eligible for a coronavirus vaccine? And if not, can you return to your home country for a jab? To answer these questions, William Russell, specialists in expat insurance, take a look at some of the more successful COVID-19 vaccination programmes around...

When moving to the U.S. the healthcare system can be bewildering with the many different options.  Duquesne University have set out a handy guide explaining healthcare basics and the different healthcare plans in the U.S..  We have republished this here with their agreement to help you to understand the differences and the benefits of each....

A survey of expats has explored the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on expat family health and well-being. It investigates how expats managed both their own and their children’s health and well-being during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns and reveals that 60% are rethinking whether they want to continue living abroad. The...