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...

A major piece of research released by AXA, in which 578 expats were surveyed, has found that two-in-five (39%) feel as though their expat mental health has deteriorated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, nearly two-in-three (62%) would have described their general state...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its impact on different parts of the world continue to flood our news and social media. You’re probably wondering how COVID-19 could affect your loved ones, especially if you have a young baby or are currently pregnant. On top of that, if you have travel plans coming up, you...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. It’s how the song goes, but is it reality? Family meals, tree decorations, presents, travel, the smell of hot chocolate and cinnamon, at first seem magical and wonderful. All of these enchanting things take time and preparation. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Marina Tricard...

Almost the entire world has felt the impact of Covid-19 over the last two years, and the precautions we’ve all taken to prevent the spread of the virus have changed our lives in unimaginable ways. Kevin Melton of AXA – Global Healthcare looks at the impact on Christmas for expats living away from family and...

Mental health is getting more attention these days and with more people working from home the impact on mental health is a concern.  Aetna International have carried out a survey to establish which health issues workers are most concerned about. The survey examines the perceptions of both employers and employees when it comes to corporate...

Absenteeism has been a problem forever but increasingly presenteeism (where employees feel the need to continue working while unwell, during their evenings and weekends – even on holiday)  is an issue.  This can be a particular issue for expats working far from their head office and feeling the need to prove themselves. Written by Caroline...

If there’s one thing we can learn from 2020, it’s that we shouldn’t take our health for granted. With the ongoing pandemic, increasing chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, health insurance has turned into a necessity. Securing private health insurance ensures you’ll have the right financial support when you really need it. However, many people...

A major new piece of research* by AXA Global Healthcare has shed light on the impact that working on an international business assignment has upon mental health. Of the 500 international workers who were surveyed in seven different countries, just one-in-ten (10%) said that working abroad has had a negative impact on their mental health....

Are you worried? Are you feeling lonely? Do you work elsewhere and already miss your loved ones? You are not alone. People worry all the time; it is only human to worry. However, if not regulated, mild worrying can easily transition to chronic worrying and eventually cause panic disorder, anxiety, and depression, especially if you...

According to a survey by Aetna International into their experiences during lockdown expats are actively taking control of their physical health while they struggle with their mental health.  63.6% of expats admit that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health and more than half of them would rather live in their home country during...