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Hi all. I'm new to the forum and hope for some advice from experienced expats, especially for those in Mexico, from the US. I'm a young 64, retired, widowed looking to experience new places and opportunities. I don't plan to work. My biggest concern is healthcare costs. I have pre-existing...

Hello, everyone! Newbie around here. Made the big decision - as a couple - to move to France, from the US (wife is French citizen, I am getting mine in a few months - already EU citizen). Reading about the medical insurance, there seems to be a program which apparently may fit us (not sure for...

We have medical insurance through the US Army, but we have to pay up front and be reimbursed. So, I'm looking for medical insurance that would cover some of the cost up front. Does anyone have a recommendation? Thanks, Maje

Hi, We are about to apply for the Residencia card within the Albacete province. I know that we will need private medical insurance as we do not qualify under the state system. I was told by one of the insurance companies that in order to for fill the requirements of the residence we would need...

Ciao a Tutti, I'm an American living in Italy with my American wife and two year old son. We're going to be visiting the US for two weeks and wanted to know if anyone has ever used a temporary medical insurance plan for visiting the US. With the flu outbreak in the US I just want to be...

Hi all, might I solicit comments on the Medal/Allianz/AFPOP medical insurance, please? Good/bad points? Usefulness of cover options? Usefulness of Best Doctors option? Is it possible, at a later stage, to change options, e.g. from option A to B or vice versa? What, practically, is the benefit of...

Hello can someone please explain how medical insurance covers prescription medication in Canada Thanks eileensoacis

I know that health/medical insurance is an oft-discussed topic here, but I haven't seen this particular question answered. I think that, as an American retiree possibly moving to Barcelona in two years, hopefully on a resident visa, I need initially to find private insurance. I am hoping -...

Hello all, I'm looking for basic medical insurance in Thailand (doctor, emergency, hospital stay, maybe dental) and have so far been shocked by the quotes I've received. I am wondering what companies or support systems Thai people use. Would be grateful for any recommendations or advice...

Hi all, I'm moving to Dubai at the end of the month, so I'm in the process of arranging things like medical insurance. As my employers are a smaller business, my understanding is that they aren't required to provide any medical insurance until 2016 at the earliest. I was wondering, is it...

Dear Expats, I have 489 visa and flying to western australia on 2nd may 2014. I wll not get medicare as i am TR. My wife is sick now and she is pregnant sisnce last 8 weeks. At this time i do not have any private medical insurance. i am planning to send back wife after the visa validation but...

I have been advised about getting medical coverage in Thailand and I was wondering how to go about doing i? I understand that very basic costs about $12000 baht per year then it goes up from there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Marvelsm

My boyfriend and I want to move to the Caribbean. Sick of the noise, dirt, and cold weather in Chicago - sorry, Chicago. We want to live on an island that has modern conveniences and still a laid back attitude. When you vacation somewhere, you may love the place, but it may not be the most ideal...

Apparently I’m working in HK now and my aunt is moving to Bangkok for a year. This is her first time in Asia so I a bit worried. I would like to buy them an international health insurance package (which I only found out about them, apparently my company gets them for me). So I would like to...

Hi everone, My fiancee and myself are moving to SA for around 3 years to work. We are a bit confused about whether we will need both travel insurance and medical cover, as they seem to cover alot of the same things. Can anyone recommend a way of getting the cover we need without paying for...

Hi to all! My family are planning to spend subbatical year in Paris. I'm doing my research on medical insurance and one question came up. As far as I understand there are two type of insurances: "trip" insurance (like IMG Patriot) and, let say, "expat" insurance like AARO or April. The price...

Hi I have just started my own company and will need personal medical insurance for the UAE. Does anyone know any good insurance companies that I can use with medcare hospitals and don’t charge crazy prices?