health care

My family and I are thinking about moving to France. We would like to base ourselves in Europe for a while and, as we both speak some French, think France would be the best place for us. We both work online so have no need to find a job as our income is the same wherever we are in the world. We...

:ranger:I've read a lot of posts about health service provision and moving to Spain/Canary islands. Thank you for the information so far! I'd appreciate advice on the long term management of arthritis and heart related issues. I need regular check ups and I guess this becomes expensive . I'm...

Hi all, sorry if this is has been discussed before, i was looking through threads and couldnt quite find the answers i am looking for. I am looking to give birth here in paris. my first child was born in New york with a very natural, helpful sweet group of midwives (in a hospital). They were...

Hi All. My wife & I had originally considered moving to Spain (we're both late 60's & retired) but I'm now doubtful. We've looked at various places in Spain and in April we were staying in Guardamar to scout the area when I had an accident, fell down some stairs (sober!) and broke my arm. The...

Dear Fellow expats, My wife and I are moving to Porto in the coming months and starting a new job, my wife is pregnant and we are a little worried about getting good care in the months leading up to the birth. I see that most of the health and medical insurances that you can buy have a 10 month...

Hi, I am a 25 year old American, and I am very interested in earning a masters degree in Europe, and quite a few of the program I'm looking at are in Germany. I've been planning on this for awhile, but I recently started dating someone who is HIV positive. He knows of my plans and is also...

Looking for a tax account or someone who can give me advice on French taxes. We are Americans with a long stay visa and our appointment with the OFII to get our carte de Sejour. We read that if one files French taxes and pays tax that it is possible to get on the social security health...

My partner and I want very much to move to the Chapala area. Spent 3 mos. in winter in Ajijic, and we like! (I don't know where to put it in the forum, but we are retired seniors.) Our hesitation is we both have some health problems and we have to be sure there will be a doctor who can treat...

Hello All, does anyone know a good homeopathic practicioner in Abu Dhabi or in Dubai? If yes, pls let me know. Thanks a lot in advance. Best, Henry

One in five expats, equivalent to around 38 million people around the globe, would prefer to be treated outside their country of residence if they fell seriously ill, a survey has revealed. And almost half, some 44% of expats are not happy with the health care available in the country where...

Hi all, My wife and I have just relocated from NYC to London. We're in process of signing a lease for a place near Clapham Junction (SW11), just north of Wandsworth Common. As we only know a few people here, we'd appreciate if anyone can recommend a good GP and prenatal center for my wife's...

Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me how to find a room for rent on monthly basis or a cheaper hotel that gives a monthly rate. Also any suggestions on what to do about heath care untill OHIP kicks in ( I heard it takes about 3 months for that) after I get my SIN #. Thanks.

Aging U.S. writer caring for 82-year-old partner (an Ex-Pat Irishman). We have family in the P.I. and are seriously considering re-locating there. Would love feedback from anyone who has lived/lives in the Camarina Sur area. There are two of us, one large cat, and loads of stuff to get rid of...

UK expats who plan to retire abroad often don't take long term health insurance in another country into account sufficiently and in enough detail, it is claimed. Many have become used to the free health care available in the UK and forget that the NHS is a residence based healthcare system and...

Does anyone know a good source of information on the health care reform? I'm particularly interested in how it affects immigrants. Thanks!

The British Minister for Europe has hit out at Spain for failing to help its beleaguered property market after visiting expats who face having their homes demolished. After seeing for himself the plight of British expats who could lose their properties in the south east of Spain after...

Hi, I know health coverage in France for EU citizens had undergone major changes in the last couple years. I am a British Citizen who has never worked in the UK. I do not believe I qualify for coverage under e121 (UK) ...difficult to get a clear (consistent) answer to this (e121) or indeed...

Retirement and pension plans are a major concern for most expats based in Europe, according to a labour market survey, but most are happy with healthcare.  Those who have moved to Europe are generally happy with the labour policies and welfare benefits as compared with their home countries, but...

I've been going through the threads and I still can't find the answers I'm looking for, mostly for my wife's peace of mind. I'm an American who lived in Sweden for a number of years and now I live in Scotland. For work reasons, I'm a research scientist, I am considering applying for a job with...

As many of you may already know, there is a huge debate (politest term I can think of) in progress in the US over proposed changes to the health care system there. The air is thick with all sorts of misinformation about various "foreign" health care systems and their alleged failures - mostly...