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International health insurance: Latest product news

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest information on new private medical insurance plans, product developments and scheme changes.

MediCare International considers modern day health conditions A recent poll conducted by international healthcare specialists MediCare International has shown that 95% believe healthcare policies should cover the ongoing costs of treating asthma and diabetes,...
Clarification on free healthcare in Valencia Following discussions between the British Embassy in Madrid and the Valencia Health Authorities, some important aspects of the new law 'Ley de Aseguramiento Sanitario', which deals with changes in...
It pays to check your cover if you intend taking things to extremes Generally today people have more leisure time coupled with a greater disposable income – people holiday worldwide to exotic places and work abroad on a regular basis. While the majority of leisure...
Expats won't receive health cover on Costa Blanca Expatriates living on the Costa Blanca in Spain will not longer get free healthcare. Expatriate Britons should to take out private health insurance policies to ensure that they are...
Eastern Europe is target for the launch of a new product Bupa International is soon to launch a European Health Plan for individuals and companies resident in 10 countries across Europe. Eastern Europe is developing rapidly and becoming more...
Bupa International launches partnership with Medécins Sans Frontières Bupa International, the expatriate health insurer, has joined forces with the international charity, Medécins Sans Frontières (MSF), to raise money for people with HIV/AIDS in Kenya and...
Bupa International launches cover for expats in Singapore Expats in Singapore can now buy international private medical insurance (IPMI) from Bupa International, thanks to a partnership agreement with Singapore-based International Medical Insurers...
William Russell launches expat health plans for the Gulf William Russell had launched a range of international health, income protection and life insurance plans designed specifically for expatriates in the Gulf. Part of the GlobalHealth range, the...
Most common overseas medical procedures The world's largest expatriate health insurer, with almost 800,000 customers in 190 countries, has analysed the most common procedures worldwide to find that caesarean sections and CT scans top the...
Dubai announces mandatory health insurance The Dubai Health Authority has announced a much-awaited plan for mandatory health insurance in Dubai. Under the scheme, nationals, expatriates and visitors will all receive basic health insurance...
William Russell delivers on claims service International expatriate insurance specialist William Russell has announced the results of it 2007-08 customer satisfaction survey that reveals that 87 % of members surveyed have an excellent or good...
New visas and compulsory health insurance A new fee structure for the UAE visit visa will be in place from August 1. Instead of getting workers on visit visas, companies can bring in workers from other countries on mission visas allowing...
New dental network in USA CIGNA International Expatriate Benefits has launched a Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO) network for expatriates who are on assignment in the US. They will get access to discounted rates...
A quarter of a million emigrated in 2007 Britain is the third most expensive country in the world to have a good standard of living. Money would go further in every country apart from Norway and France. To maintain the same standard of...
Medibroker has been sold to APRIL group The APRIL Group, based in France, has operations throughout Europe, North and Central America with over 20 million policyholders. It owns a range of insurance companies and intermediaries across...