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Healthcare For Expats In USA

Despite the high standards of medical facilities in the US, healthcare can still be very costly in comparison to most developed countries, and the system can be quite confusing for expats. By Cigna Global A comprehensive health cover is essential for expatriates relocating to the US in order to avoid colossal hospital bills. Anyone without...

Fewer Life Insurance Options For Expats

Recent research suggests that only 16% of UK insurance companies offer life insurance products to British citizens living abroad. This was a substantial reduction from the previous year’s figure of 33% and indicates that British expats are now struggling to find adequate life insurance to meet their needs. Also in the survey, by insurance advisers...

Expat Healthcare In Canada

Canada offers citizens and permanent residents a universal public health insurance scheme known as Medicare. The quality of medical services in Canada is typically highly regarded and known for its remarkable standards of treatment and professionals. But what provisions have been made for expats in the country? By Cigna Global Expats living in Canada without...

Healthcare For Expats In Russia

Life in Russia is undoubtedly a unique experience for most expats. Russia is a distinctive country with a history strongly shaped by socialism – which, among many other things, has led to a healthcare system that provides a complete range of state-funded free medical services. But is this really as good as it sounds? Can...

Expats Now Have To Pay For NHS Treatment

Overseas visitors who need healthcare while in England are now being charged differently for using the NHS The way the NHS charges these visitors has been changed so that it does not lose out on income from migrants, visitors and former residents of the UK who have left, who should all pay for their care...

You Must Have Medical Cover To Enter Dubai

Anyone moving to Dubai for work or other reasons is no longer able to take advantage of the UAE’s public healthcare facilities. You must instead take out private medical insurance to cover the cost of your treatment. To make sure the new law is complied with you will not be able to apply for a...

The Healthy Expat

Those living away from their own country and its familiar health and welfare services can feel vulnerable in their new location. Health and access to proper care is at the heart of people’s wellbeing. Those who do not feel confident that they can readily access the help they need may not enjoy their expat life....

Alert: You Must Have Medical Cover To Enter Dubai

New laws mean that anyone moving to Dubai for work or other reason will not be able to take advantage of the UAE’s public healthcare facilities. You must instead take out private medical insurance to cover the cost of your treatment. To make sure the new law is complied with you will not be able...