What’s the main difference between inpatient and outpatient care?

Are there any countries where I cannot buy health insurance?

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.