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Health insurance news: MediCare International

MediCare International, a specialist international health insurance provider has been offering world-wide health insurance for over 20 years. It is a trading name of SBJ Limited , part of international brokers SBJ whose policies are underwritten at Lloyd's of London by Cassidy Davis

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Expatriates warned to keep up health insurance payments A warning has been issued to all expatriates around the world by international health insurance provider MediCare International to keep health insurance premiums paid up at all times.
Gap year travel – you're covered – what could possibly go wrong? When booking a holiday or gap year abroad, travel insurance is often not at the forefront of young people's minds and with the proliferation of websites and well-known high street companies selling policies underwritten by insurers, it is hard to see what you are buying sometimes. Add to that the fact that call centres and websites do not always make it clear what you are getting for your money...
Expatriates living longer Western Europe's changing demographic means we are experiencing a sharp increase in the number in over 65s living longer and healthier lives than their own parents. The greater numbers of people living longer doesn't however take away the inevitable increase in age related medical procedures and surgery.
Soaring costs of cancer care gives little pain relief to patients Medicare International has uncovered what it costs for an average cancer patient in Western Europe. With the proliferation of new expensive cancer treatments on the market, coupled with government being unable to fund the specific needs of each patient on a case-by-case basis, costs are becoming prohibitive without the correct insurance.
Prevention is the best medicine With modern medicine, certain conditions can be predicted way before they impact on a person's health, and so individuals can avoid the harsh choices which may need to be made later in life when battling with chronic conditions or illnesses.
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, despite the fact that chronic costs are often excluded from many healthcare policies.
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 pursuits will not affect an insurance application, participating in what are considered extreme sports could affect your international medical insurance. Activities such as bungee jumping, mountain...
Don't get sick, take the right precautions Everyday illnesses such as flu and colds can play havoc with anyone's lifestyle, but can also have more serious implications for the expatriate living and working overseas. Less well known, but just as disruptive is a group of viruses, called 'Noroviruses' or 'winter-vomiting viruses', which have hit the UK this winter and caused huge numbers of people to suffer from vomiting and diarrhoea. This...
Alcohol and obesity risks from Medicare International Drinking is the last vice to go amongst health-troubled patients, and some believe the obese should not be privy to all forms of healthcare, research from MediCare International has revealed. Despite the warnings of government, medical practitioners and health advisory bodies, the binge drinking and associated problems of 24 hour drinking continue to take their toll on people's health, and the...
International Health Insurance : MediCare International changes underwriters International health insurance specialist MediCare International has changed underwriters from Cassidy Davis to Brit Insurance Limited. The move is part of a strategy to strengthen the range of options it is able to offer. David Pryor, managing director, MediCare International, commented: “Much of the international private medical insurance business we write is on a bespoke basis for clients who...