An expat guide to healthcare and health insurance in Oman Are you researching an expat health insurance for Oman? It is important to inform yourself on the local healthcare system first. Whether you are moving to Oman or you are already living there as an expat, read...

An expat guide to healthcare and health insurance in Indonesia Are you researching an expat health insurance for Indonesia? First, it is important to learn about the local healthcare system. Despite a recent reform offering access to healthcare to the entire...

Although France's healthcare system often tops charts as one of the best globally, the process of registration for l'Assurance maladie (state health insurance) has historically been known to be a little arduous for many expats. Preparing in advance and knowing what to...

How do you get insured when you have pre-existing conditions? Our article explains how health insurance companies deal with your medical history.

Are you planning on moving overseas for work, retirement or simply a new adventure? Making the move and adapting to life in a new country can be one of life's most exciting challenges. Along with all the positives and life lessons learned through uprooting and...

Getting to grips with medical practices in a new country can have more obstacles than might be expected. Read our new article to gain some insight and tips on pharmacies and over-the-counter drugs in some popular expat destinations.

Thinking about relocating to a new country? Choosing to start a new life abroad is a big decision: one best made when armed with insider knowledge about the top countries for expat healthcare.

Mental health doesn't only affect the sufferer. We gain expert advice on how family and friends should help support a loved one, while taking care of themselves too. Depression is the single largest contributor to ill health and disability globally. Over 300 million...

Following the Leave vote on 23rd June 2016, there has been a lot of speculation about the effect of Brexit. In this article we explore the developments of Brexit since the announcement by Theresa May and the UK Government of their intent to enact Article 50 by March 2017.

The words Family Protection encompass two different kinds of insurance: Life Insurance and Income Protection should you be unable to work due to illness or accident.

In this interview, the CEO of Now Health, Martin Garcia, tells us about how the company came to be, and shares his views on the evolution of the international health insurance market.

What will be the impact of Brexit on social rights such as healthcare? This article tries to answer many of the questions a British expat may have.

Expat Assure launches income protection and life insurance. Find out why this kind of financial protection services is essential for expats.

Sixteen types of medication used to treat 23 different types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and blood cancer are no longer covered by the NHS.

British retirees abroad: no more access to the S1 Among a series of measures aimed at cutting the costs of the NHS, one of them has been a game changer for British people under pensionable age who settle in another European country.

The British health insurance company Now Health has increased its presence in Asia by launching a new operation in Indonesia.

How to adjust your insurance policy to keep it at a manageable cost without compromising the quality of your cover or care? Read our tips!

April International is launching its new International Health Insurance product, Asia Health Plan, which replaces its Asia Expat Cover and Asia Ex+ policies.

This article looks at the potential impact of the insurance premium tax rise on the British health insurance industry.

 What is the EHIC and how does it work? What cover does it offer? This article outlines the main ‘need to know’ facts related to the European Health Insurance Card.

Non-European visitors staying for more than six months in the UK must from now own pay an ‘immigration health surcharge’ before they arrive in order to access the NHS.

ALC Health specialises in international health insurance for expatriates, with offices in the UK, Spain and Gibraltar. Read our interview with Joe Coker, Senior Business Development Manager at ALC Health to find out more about this company.