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What types of global health insurance are there?

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What types of global health insurance are there?

There are three main types of international health insurance with William Russell. You can choose between individual health insurance, family or business health insurance plans.

All plans include international cover, generous benefits for hospital costs, cancer treatment, and emergency medical evacuation. However, you can customise your plan should you need extras such as routine dental care covered too.

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Are there any countries where I cannot buy health insurance?

There are certain countries where we cannot provide health insurance. Please note that the rules are slightly different for new members and existing members.

How does international health insurance work?

Unsure of how international health insurance works or need help selecting a plan that’s right for you? Our step by step guide will help you choose, buy and use international health insurance.

I’m new to health insurance. Where can I find explanations for all the jargon?

We speak in plain English, but sometimes insurance terms are inevitable. We’ve put together a quick glossary of the most important insurance terms.

Do I need international health insurance in countries that provide free healthcare?

Countries like the UK, New Zealand, and Italy have public healthcare systems funded by national insurance contributions from taxpayers. However, these services may not be fully available to people who aren’t citizens of the country, so having international health insurance may still be necessary. It can also offer other benefits, including access to doctors who speak your language and medical evacuation or repatriation if urgent treatment isn’t available where you are.