9 Little Known Factors That Affect Your Health
Many factors have an impact on our health, such as what we eat, how we sleep and our habits and hobbies. While lifestyle choices and genetics play a large role in our health, our social and physical environments can also impact our wellness. In this article, we’ll discuss the lesser-known determinants...
4 Health Insurance Trends To Watch In 2021
Like a whirlwind, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept over most aspects of our lives. Naturally, it did not leave the insurance industry untouched. The pandemic has accelerated telehealth innovation and delayed countless treatments, for better or worse. Explore the top 4 health insurance trends in 2021 and what they mean for expats with our...
Separation Anxiety: Dealing With A Common Expat Problem
It’s normal for expatriates to feel homesick from time to time. But what happens when longing for familiar faces and places becomes the worry and distress of separation anxiety? An increasing number of expats struggle with the condition that detracts from the experience of living and working abroad. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with...
How Can Expats Remain Gut Healthy in A New Country?
Moving to a different country is a very big change, which requires a great adaptation. Expats must not only adapt to a new place and culture but their gastrointestinal system must, too. The bacteria that live in the gut, known as microbiota, also have to deal with changes in diet, lifestyle, and other important...
Understanding Your Rights If You’re Injured In The US Workplace
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...
6 Tips To Stay Healthy While Living Abroad
Expat life opens the door to a plethora of fresh adventures and exploration chances. It’s easy to overlook your health while relocating to your new home country and focusing solely on the present. Here we look at what you can do to ensure you stay healthy while living abroad. Learning about...
All You Need To Know About Florida Expat Health Insurance
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,...
Living Abroad In A Post-COVID World
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...
Expats Have To Pay For NHS Care
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...
Health Insurance For Expats Doesn’t Have To Be Daunting
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. ...
Healthcare in Spain
Those planning to live in Spain should understand their options for accessing healthcare while they are there. The rules for British citizens changed on 1st January if they do not have residence. We set out here how you can access the state healthcare system and what your options are for private healthcare. Entry Requirements Currently...
5 Tips For Expats To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle
Leaving your country to live in another one is a childhood dream for many. But when we actually shift to another country we realize what a challenge it is. Moving to a new country can open better opportunities for us and helps us grow bigger in terms of our professional capacity but living as...