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Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is very popular in Singapore among locals but also expats, who are interested in an alternative healthcare. Traditional Chinese medicine in Singapore…

Co-insurance is a cost-sharing mechanism on many insurance policies. On MyHEALTH plans, it is an option you can take to help reduce your premium. Here we'll help you understand how…

While telemedicine has been a viable option for patients with chronic conditions for years, it's never been more relevant during this COVID-19 global pandemic.

Are you an expat in Singapore planning to start a family soon? At this exciting time in your life, there are so many things to think about and prepare for. One important step when welcoming…

Finding quality, affordable health insurance for your children can be a challenging task. If you’re raising a young family in Singapore, perhaps you already have coverage for the adults…

Moving abroad is a big adventure, but one that requires a lot of preparation and organisation. The process of moving can take many months while you secure the right documentation and find accommodation.

Discover the important things to know about the healthcare and Insurance system in the UAE.

Settling in a new country as an expat can be quite a challenge, even more so if you’re not sure where to live. If you’re lucky enough to have some flexibility, you may be wondering how…

Health insurance is one of the most important purchases you can make. When it comes to protecting your own health or that of your family, you’ll want to ensure you’re fully covered in…

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, globally, breast cancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has…

Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Around the world, charities use this month to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research. Unfortunately…

Health insurance can easily sound complicated or confusing, and so can the terms that go along with it. Whether you’re someone looking for health insurance or an existing policyholder…

Do you intend to study in France ? Did you learn French and want to boost your resume? Or maybe you are about to request French citizenship… To reach your goals, you will need to…

During a period of expatriation for professional reasons not everything happens as expected. The world health crisis brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic, and its economic…

Our MyHEALTH plans offer a number of premium saving mechanisms which you can use to help reduce the overall premium of your international health insurance coverage…

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) replaced the E110, E111, E119 and E128 forms on 1 June 2004. The EHIC provides proof of entitlement to health insurance, and covers your healthcare within Europe.

Imagine that before going abroad, you made sure to check you had all the required travel documents. But shortly after reaching your destination, you encounter an unpleasant surprise: your passport seems...

The French social welfare system is based on the principle of ‘solidarity contributions’, which covers both French nationals and resident foreign nationals. This means that everyone…

Do you know how much medical consultations abroad cost? Depending on the country, prices can sometimes vary by a factor of three or more. Check out our infographic showing the average costs of GP or specialist consultations in 10 countries! Top 3...

No country has the same healthcare system. Each country’s healthcare system functions differently, with different funding, government support and different features in the mix of…

In a city like Hong Kong where the ancient and the modern co-exist every day, it comes as no surprise that Traditional Chinese Medicine is deeply rooted into the local culture. Stress…