What Is International Medical Insurance?

What is international medical insurance and who needs it?

International medical insurance is for people and their families who either work or live abroad whether that is a permanent or only temporary situation. International health insurance companies also work with corporate clients. The usual benefits of private health care apply for international health insurance but there is the additional peace of mind from knowing that wherever you are in the world you will receive a good standard of medical treatment as social health care varies vastly from country to country.

International private health insurance companies provide 24hr multi-lingual assistance which is hugely important in a country which does not speak your mother tongue. Companies have a variety policies depending on the level of cover you require. Additionally, some companies have occupation specific policies, for example BUPA have particular policies for those within the oil and gas industry, and those who live and work on yachts and ocean-bound vessels.

If you are looking for international medical insurance the AIMP (Association of International Medical Insurance Providers) is a good place to start. The AIMP looks after the interests of providers and their website links to all their members.