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Private Health Insurance Designed for Expats
If you’ve recently moved to the UK you may still be organising your new home, opening bank accounts or settling your children into their new school, but don’t forget to think about how you are going to look after your health.
With so much to do, it’s easy to become run down or stressed out. In the UK there are several healthcare options available, but expatriate health insurance is tailored to suit the needs of globally minded people like you who want the extra reassurance that their health is covered.
Here are just 5 good reasons to take out expatriate health insurance:
Fast Access To Appointments And Treatment
The National Health Service (NHS) is under pressure to meet the UK’s healthcare demands. So, it’s reassuring to know that with expatriate health insurance you can avoid NHS waiting lists and go straight to a private doctor or clinic. With plans that cover everything from health checks and dentist appointments to chronic conditions and serious illnesses, you can find a plan to suit your needs.
You Can Choose Where You Want Treatment
When illness strikes, sometimes all you want is the familiarity of home and with an expatriate health plan, you have that option. Your cover could allow you to have treatment in any country around the world, so whether you want treatment in the UK, to visit a specialist in France or you’d prefer to go home to see a family doctor, your treatment will be covered. Plus if you travel for business and spend time outside the UK, your health will be covered on business trips too.
Global Support, Day Or Night
Everyone’s lives are busy and sometimes 9am-5pm just isn’t enough. That’s why expatriate health plans have teams available for their members day or night, so wherever you are and whatever time it is, you can receive the support you need. An expatriate plan offers the additional benefits of multi-lingual customer service advisers as well as help with translations if you need them, and access to support from trained medical professionals on a telephone helpline.
The Option Of A Second Medical Opinion
Healthcare in the UK may be different to what you were familiar with at home and it can sometimes be difficult to trust a new doctor or specialist with something as important as your health. So if you’re not sure about a diagnosis or treatment plan you can have an independent second opinion. Leading medical experts from around the world can review your case and be there to answer any questions you have – no matter how long it takes.
Confidence You’re Covered For The Everyday Costs
Expatriate health insurance is not just for emergencies or hospital treatment, it can also cover you for benefits you can use day to day. You can choose to be covered for private doctor or dentist appointments, private maternity care, an annual health check and much more. Plus you’ll also get access to the latest drugs and treatments not routinely available on the NHS.
