International Health Insurance Questions

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International health insurance FAQ

What is the cost of Health Insurance in Thailand?

International health insurance in Thailand costs an average of USD 7,861 annually, with premiums varying significantly based on coverage level. Inpatient-only plans range from USD 1,532-3,071, while comprehensive plans with maternity coverage cost USD 4,408-7,462 for a 37-year-old male with zero deductible.


do you offer health insurance coverage in France?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive health insurance for expatriates in France and the EU. All plans include hospitalization coverage as a core benefit, with premiums based on age, coverage area, and benefits selected. Higher deductibles can significantly lower premium costs, and optional benefits like outpatient care and vaccinations are available.


Do you offer Group Health Insurance in Bahrain?

Yes, Pacific Prime offers comprehensive group health insurance plans for companies in Bahrain. Plans typically include inpatient/outpatient coverage, worldwide medical cover, and optional maternity, dental, and optical benefits. Companies with 20+ employees may qualify for medical history disregard benefits that cover pre-existing conditions.


Do health insurance plans offer coverage for vaccinations?

Most health insurance plans offer vaccination coverage as part of their outpatient benefits. International health insurance plans typically include vaccinations alongside other outpatient services like doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, and prescription medications, providing worldwide coverage for policyholders.


Can you offer family health insurance in Austria?

Pacific Prime can provide affordable family health insurance in Austria through over 55 international insurance companies. Plans typically include hospitalization, outpatient treatments, ambulance, and medical evacuation, with optional add-ons like maternity and dental coverage available.


Do you offer expat health insurance for a family moving to Italy?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive international health insurance for families moving to Italy. They work with over 55 insurers to provide worldwide coverage including inpatient/outpatient treatments, ambulance cover, and medical evacuation, with optional add-ons like maternity, dental, and optical coverage.


What is the difference between premium and benefits?

Premium is the fee you pay to the insurance company (annually, monthly, or daily) for your health insurance coverage, calculated based on factors like age and location. Benefits are the medical services and treatments your policy covers, such as inpatient care, outpatient visits, maternity, and dental coverage.



Do you provide Medical Insurance coverage in Kenya and South Africa?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive expatriate medical insurance that covers both Kenya and South Africa with a single policy, providing global coverage and portability. Emergency evacuation coverage is generally recommended for all expatriates, especially for extended stays in Africa.


Can you offer maternity cover in Cyprus?

Pacific Prime offers expatriate and maternity health insurance plans for those living in Cyprus. Expatriates must pay for healthcare costs at Cyprus hospitals unless covered by private insurance, and are highly recommended to obtain international health insurance to access better private healthcare and avoid long waiting lists in public hospitals.


What type of health insurance plan will I need when I move overseas?

Expatriates moving overseas can choose between local health insurance (coverage mainly in residential country with limited 90-day emergency coverage abroad) or international health insurance (worldwide coverage including medical evacuation and repatriation benefits). International plans offer more comprehensive global protection for those living abroad.


What type of insurance coverage do you offer in Qatar?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive Qatar health insurance options that are guaranteed renewable for life with worldwide coverage. Plans can be tailored to individual needs and include benefits like in-patient/out-patient care, dental treatment, maternity coverage, vaccinations, and alternative therapies.


Do you offer maternity and family health insurance cover?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive family and maternity health insurance plans that include inpatient, outpatient, dental, and ambulance coverage. Maternity benefits typically cover prenatal and postnatal care, normal delivery, cesarean sections, delivery complications, and hospital accommodation in private or semi-private rooms.


What health insurance plan do you recommend for my wife and newborn baby?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive family health insurance plans that provide worldwide coverage for wives and newborn babies. These plans include core inpatient benefits like hospitalization, emergency care, outpatient coverage, and emergency evacuation, with options to add extended benefits based on your family’s specific healthcare needs.


Can you offer health insurance coverage for three months in the Philippines?

Pacific Prime offers short-term international health insurance plans for 3-month stays in the Philippines. These comprehensive plans include inpatient and outpatient treatments, emergency evacuation, diagnostic tests, surgery, doctor consultations, prescription drugs, and dental accidents, with optional add-ons like maternity and dental coverage available.


Do you offer hospitalization health insurance?

Yes, Pacific Prime offers hospitalization-only (inpatient) health insurance plans that cover medical treatment requiring overnight hospital stays. These plans are available for people of all ages, are globally portable and guaranteed renewable for life, and allow you to choose any doctor or hospital worldwide for treatment.



When people get sick what does the government in Singapore offer them?

Singapore’s public healthcare system is only available to citizens, while expatriates must rely on private health insurance. The country offers world-class medical facilities including 7 public hospitals, 12 private hospitals, and numerous specialist clinics, though non-residents cannot access subsidized treatment costs at public facilities.


Do you offer Philippine Health Insurance for Swedish Expats?

Pacific Prime offers comprehensive family health insurance plans for Swedish expatriates living in the Philippines. These international plans provide worldwide coverage with the freedom to choose any doctor or hospital globally, are portable between countries, and guaranteed renewable for life, making them ideal for families planning extended stays abroad.


What is the definition of Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation?

Emergency evacuation transports you to the nearest medical center when local facilities are inadequate, while repatriation allows transport to your home country for treatment. Emergency air transportation refers specifically to evacuation by airplane or helicopter, as opposed to ground ambulance evacuation.


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