Tag Archive For "private health insurance"
World AIDS Day: Commemorating the 40-year pandemic
World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st every year. To commemorate the day, people all across the globe join to show support for those living with and affected by HIV as well as lives lost to AIDS. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the world’s focus to health, along with ways in which …
World Diabetes Day 2020: 5 ways to raise awareness
World Diabetes Day is a global event where diabetes-related activities occur simultaneously all over the world. Whether or not you have diabetes, or know anyone who does, it’s important to understand this disease that’s increasing in prevalence. In this Pacific Prime article, you’ll get a rundown of the annual event and chronic disease, as well …
COVID-19’s impact on global healthcare spending
The global economic downturn this year is fuelled by a health crisis, yet global healthcare spending is forecasted to decrease. How much will global healthcare spending decrease by? Why is this predicted to be the case? Will there be regional differences? What impact will it have on healthcare sector employment? And what about the health …
How to choose a health insurance plan
If you’re looking to secure health insurance, you’ll soon realize that your options are indeed endless. With the sheer number of insurers and plans out there, how do you wade through all of them, and choose the right option for you? In our experience as a global health insurance broker, we’ve noticed that individuals often …
Pacific Prime’s video tells you the most common health insurance exclusions
Looking to secure a health insurance plan? If so, chances are you’ll come across “exclusions” in your policy. Essentially, these are what the plan won’t cover you for. Before you dive right in to assess your policy (or indeed, use a broker like us to help you do so), it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the …
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, …
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 …