Category Archive For "Expat insurance"
Why British expats need international health insurance
Even in 2018, there are so many people in the world that seem to have no concerns about receiving timely, quality, and affordable healthcare. In both the developed and developing world, countries have been implementing universal healthcare systems, and other forms of publicly subsidized healthcare systems, in an effort to make sure that their populations …
Hong Kong healthcare for a new arrival
Hong Kong is truly a great place to live for many people. While the culture in the city has been inching closer and closer to that of China since the United Kingdom ceded the city back to its mother state in 1997, Hong Kong is a unique and wonderful place that still attracts many thousands …
5 things you should know about handling medical emergencies in HK
From unconsciousness to food poisoning and car accidents, medical emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. What would you do if you or a family member suffered a medical emergency? Every second counts during an emergency and, while frightening, knowing what to do could quite literally save your life. To help, this post imparts …
Hall of fame: The best health insurance articles of 2017
Happy New Year! 2017 has officially drawn to a close, and the beginning of 2018 beckons us to take stock of our past year’s successes and failures, as well as the areas in which we can improve. While this introspection can be very meaningful for all of us on a personal level, it is no …
Hong Kong prepares adequate medical treatment for the Winter flu season
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has hired 1,607 new full-time nurses in the past few months in order to prepare for the coming winter flu season. The country is often struck twice a year with colds and flus; the summer flu season can also be a time of high demand placed upon the health system. When …
