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Announcing our 2019-2020 State of Health Insurance report
We’re only halfway into 2020 and it’s already been an interesting year, to say the least. As is expected in any industry, the global health insurance industry experiences new trends and challenges year in and year out, which leads to changes in services and solutions offered by insurance providers. Considering this, Pacific Prime is excited …
Everything you need to know about the new viral pneumonia
A new deadly strain of viral pneumonia has emerged and it’s now entered through the borders of major countries around the world, including the US. But where did this virus come from? How did it spread so far across the globe? And what can you do to protect yourself? Here, we’ll provide a definitive guide …
Introducing our first ever Medical Evacuation Guide!
Pacific Prime is excited to announce the release of our long-awaited Medical Evacuation Guide. This simple guide provides invaluable information on everything you need to know about medication evacuation when traveling or living abroad. As experts in travel and health insurance, we understand that medical emergencies can happen anywhere, and at any time. So, for …
Brexit’s impact on expat health insurance in Europe
Currently, more than 780,000 UK citizens are living in Europe, and this number is expected to go on increasing as various uncertainties continue to loom over the UK through to 2020. Today, all Britons living in Europe enjoy free or cheaper health insurance coverage, thanks to their home country being part of the EU. However, …
Which countries have the best healthcare in the world?
When it comes to determining the country with the best healthcare in the world, one has to take into consideration multiple aspects. Healthcare can be graded by considering multiple factors; however, some factors are more vital than others. Affordability and coverage are two of the main factors to consider when deciding which countries have the …
Second opinions, you, and your insurance: Getting it right
If you’re like us, you live in a world where time is the most precious resource around. We take care to fill every moment with our days to the point that we even plan out specific windows with which to relax, and then we’re right back to the grind. Perhaps because of this, getting injured …
Primary care delivery: What it is and why it’s important
Primary care delivery is a topic that really should be a more common feature of discussions about global healthcare. This is because utilizing primary care services can make such a difference in a given person’s day to day life. Still there are many parts of the world where primary care delivery is largely absent from …
Australian households find private health insurance too complex
With over 40,000 plans on the market, private health insurance has become “a quagmire of cost and confusion” for Australian households, says Matt Levey, the Director of Campaigns and Communications at consumer group CHOICE. In a national survey commissioned by CHOICE, it was found that nearly half (44 percent) of Australian policyholders consider comparing health …
New Ecuador visa requirements: Expats must show proof of health insurance
New Ecuador visa requirements have now made it mandatory for all long term tourists, temporary residents, and permanent residents including expats to have health insurance that covers them for the entire duration of their stay in the country. It is therefore essential for anyone visiting or moving to Ecuador to be aware of the recent …
