Category: Health Insurance

My Experience as a Sailor with International Health Insurance As a sailor, I’ve experienced my fair share of mishaps on the high seas. However, nothing could have prepared me for the day I dropped an anchor on my foot. The pain was excruciating, and I knew I needed medical attention right away. Thankfully, I had…

Health Insurance Deductible A Health Insurance Deductible is the amount you must pay first before the policy starts reimbursing your expenses. The higher the deductible, the cheaper the health insurance premium enabling you to save money. There are two forms… The Annual Health Insurance Deductible: This structure is an annual amount which your claim expenses…

(This article is in response to an opinion about health insurance for Cruisers on the sailingcalypso website.) Health Insurance for Cruisers Contra Calypso Subtitle: You don’t need Health Insurance if you’re Lucky! Let me disclose right from the start that I am a Canadian cruiser and have been in the international health insurance business for…

How to Avoid Being Left Stranded with International Health Insurance Being diagnosed with a medical condition is tough enough on its own, but imagine finding out that your international health insurance policy won’t cover the cost of treatment. This nightmare scenario is exactly what happened to one unlucky insured who was denied coverage for bowel…

The Ultimate Travel Insurance Passport: European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a must-have travel insurance passport for those residing in European countries. It allows you to receive accident, illness, and emergency healthcare in other European countries plus Switzerland as you would with a travel insurance policy. And the best…

S1 Form Vs EUIC: Understanding Your Healthcare Options in the EU Are You an EU Citizen or Legal Resident? The first question to ask is whether you are an EU citizen or legal resident. If the answer is yes, then you have healthcare rights in the EU. Do You Pay Health Insurance in Your Country…

The High Cost of Staying Healthy: Why Health Insurance is a Must-Have Medical costs have been on the rise for years, leaving many people struggling to afford the care they need. From routine doctor’s visits to emergency surgeries, the bills can quickly pile up, causing stress and financial hardship. That’s why having international health insurance…

When the time comes are you properly covered! Okay you have international health insurance, ask yourself this, when the time comes are you covered properly? Easter this year I organised an Easter egg hunt for the children, we drew a map that covered all the important hiding spots in the yard, had some other parents…

Are you covered for Medical Evacuation (MedEvac)? In case of serious injury or life-threatening illness, MedEvac can transport you to a capable medical facility. Depending on the patient’s criticality, terrain, and distance, the mode of transportation may vary from a ground ambulance to a helicopter, or fixed-wing aircraft. The latest development in air evac allows…

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