Is Holiday Time the Right Time to Be Thinking about Health Insurance?
With the holidays just around the corner, you can sense the change in the air. People are in planning mode – anticipating an array of holiday parties, scheduling long postponed reunions, and making gift shopping lists. While it’s true your college-aged daughter might be wishing for a new designer handbag, or your son a new gaming console, there’s a much more important gift you can offer – an international health insurance policy.
Whether your son is planning to work overseas, your daughter is considering studying abroad, you’re contemplating an expat career move or anticipating frequent business travel through multiple countries, your family’s healthcare needs will be covered with an international insurance plan.
Should you go abroad without a comprehensive policy, costs can add up quickly – not only ruining your travels, but decimating your family budget. International plans cover expenses for major procedures, but also help you deal with an emergency health scare. Most importantly, the insurance company will act as your advocate – finding the right doctor or facility, handling the paperwork, paying the bills. Agents are there to guide you through country-specific protocols and quickly get you the medical attention you need.
In a new development, countries around the world have been instituting compliance requirements. They insist you submit insurance documents before they issue your visa. Some countries even require a kind ofinsurance that covers specific health conditions before you’re allowedto enter.
Finally, though there might be solid medical care in your home country, situations do arise where you or a family member needs more. Perhaps you’re seeking an international specialist who has done complex surgeries similar to the ones your loved one is facing, or your own recovery period could be cut in half by a robotic-assisted surgical procedure. If these are not readily available to you, this is when an international health insurance policy can make all the difference.
“Solid international health insurance plans provide access to quality care, no matter where you are in the world,” comments David T. Youssef, Managing Director of VUMI® Global Services for the Middle East, Africa and Asia. “We are here to help you design a plan with the specific benefits and coverage that meet the needs of your family. I think keeping your loved ones safe with an international health insurance plan is one of the most incredible holiday gifts you can acquire. Is there anything more wished for than complete peace of mind?”
The article does not provide medical advice. It is intended for general informational/ educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always ask your doctors or healthcare professionals for medical advice.
