{"id":13148,"date":"2025-07-09T19:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=13148"},"modified":"2026-02-20T21:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:42:50","slug":"international-health-insurance-for-living-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-for-living-abroad.html","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance for Expats Living Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Living abroad requires finding medical coverage for your new country of residence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International health insurance best serves individuals living abroad, but they can also consider <\/span><b>local or regional carriers that cover expats in a selected area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you living abroad or considering it? Are you looking for health insurance plans that can cover your medical bills in another country? Keep reading to see health insurance tips for expats around the world!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will offer helpful information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while living abroad in ten popular destinations for expats. We\u2019ll also provide additional resources to aid you in your research about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expat health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Health Insurance for Living Abroad<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing health insurance for your time abroad is important to protecting your finances from unexpected medical expenses. <\/span><b>Public medical insurance coverage is available in some countries for permanent residents, but the coverage may be limited, and expats may not qualify right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the ins and outs of international health insurance can vary from country to country, this blog post will offer insights into health insurance in ten popular destinations for expats living abroad:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for more detailed information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We\u2019ve still got you covered. See our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-need-to-know-when-living-abroad.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete guide to health insurance for living abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22767 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok.webp\" alt=\"Image of Wat Arun Temple View With Blue Sky In Bangkok with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance for Expats Living Abroad&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wat-arun-temple-view-with-blue-sky-in-bangkok-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living abroad in Thailand can have access to one of the most affordable yet technologically advanced private healthcare systems with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/thailand-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thailand Health Insurance for Expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thailand\u2019s quality private healthcare system attracts millions of medical tourists annually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the word \u201caffordable\u201d fool you. Healthcare expenses can add up quickly, even in Thailand. The affordability of medical care in Thailand is reflected in <\/span><b>lower private insurance premiums for expats.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Thailand may be eligible to enroll in public health insurance but be aware that coverage is limited, and wait times are very long in Thailand\u2019s public clinics and hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-in-thailand-for-foreigners.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> health insurance options for expats in Thailand <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in this handy guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in living in the \u201cLand of Smiles\u201d? Check out our list of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-thailand.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 best places for expats to live in Thailand.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Living Abroad: International Health Insurance in Japan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance is available through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-japan-foreigners-guide.html#:~:text=Japan%20has%20universal%20healthcare%20coverage,a%20private%20health%20insurance%20policy.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan\u2019s universal health insurance for expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living abroad long term. Expats and Japanese citizens must pay 30% of their medical costs with this program. Private international health insurance can cover these expenses while living in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% may not sound like much, but <\/span><b>Japan has some of the most expensive healthcare in the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/japan-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplemental health insurance plans in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be worth it, especially when you consider the additional benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most healthcare providers in Japan <\/span><b>do not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speak English. However, many international insurance companies offer language services and connect policyholders with medical providers who speak their language while living abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on international health insurance and Japan\u2019s healthcare system, keep reading about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-japan-foreigners-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expat health insurance in Japan here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you thinking about relocating to Japan? Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-japan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Places for Expats to Live in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Health Insurance Living Abroad in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living abroad in Singapore means having access to one of the best healthcare systems in the world, but it\u2019s also one of the most expensive without health insurance. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/managing-expenses\/schemes-and-subsidies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore\u2019s subsidized health insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><b>not accessible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to expats, so expats will need a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-singapore-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private plan for medical coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out Pacific Prime\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-singapore-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to health insurance for expats in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to find the best place to live in Singapore? Consider reading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-singapore.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this blog post on places for expats to live in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Living Abroad in Dubai: Health Insurance for Expats<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats are <\/span><b>required <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to obtain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance while living in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in order to <\/span><b>qualify for visas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Insurance may be provided by an employer for expats to access the public healthcare system, but dependents of working expats in Dubai will need a private international health insurance plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.ae\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-dubais-public-and-private-healthcare-sectors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public and private healthcare systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and both have some of the highest quality in the world. Dubai is well-known for its medical tourism industry. Its private hospitals offer hotel-like accommodations and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about requirements, Dubai\u2019s health card, and health insurance options <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-in-dubai-overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this Pacific Prime blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, don\u2019t let the heat of Dubai get you down. Explore these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-dubai.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic places to live in Dubai for expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Health Insurance for Expats in Spain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living abroad in Spain will need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/europe\/spain-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance in Spain for expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have any dental benefits at all because <\/span><b>these benefits are not offered by public insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expats should also note that the public health insurance scheme in Spain only partially covers prescriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance companies for expats typically provide language services in addition to covering medical expenses from networked private hospitals and clinics. Discover more information about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/ins-and-outs-of-health-insurance-in-spain-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">securing health insurance to live abroad in Spain in this blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that Spain\u2019s healthcare system is decentralized into 17 regions, each with different policies and available facilities. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/hospitals-in-spain.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of hospitals for expats in Spain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across different regions and ways to contact them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is a destination that expats and digital nomads won\u2019t forget, so explore this list of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-spain.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best places for expats to live in Spain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Expats in France: International Health Insurance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living abroad in France should be aware that health insurance is <\/span><b>mandatory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/europe\/france-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance plans in France<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer expats the most comprehensive health insurance with maternity, dental, and vision coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you choose to enroll in public health insurance in France as an expat, you can still choose to get supplemental health insurance privately for additional benefits. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-for-french-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn more about health insurance for living abroad in France<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, don\u2019t miss Pacific Prime\u2019s guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-france.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places for expats to live in France<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Health Insurance While Living Abroad in Italy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22768 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice.webp\" alt=\"Image of Aerial View Of San Giorgio Maggiore Island In Venice with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance While Living Abroad in Italy&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aerial-view-of-san-giorgio-maggiore-island-in-venice-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/europe\/italy-health-insurance-pacific-prime-internationa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nternational health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is recommended for those living in Italy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to grant them access to comprehensive medical coverage and shorter wait times. Public health insurance in Italy is available through its National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, SSN).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU citizens have access to short-term coverage through their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies-and-activities\/moving-working-europe\/eu-social-security-coordination\/european-health-insurance-card_en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. EU citizens staying in Italy for three months or longer will need to register with the SSN for coverage. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-italy-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about health insurance in Italy in this guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-italy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in Italy for expats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sweden: International Health Insurance for Living Abroad<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/europe\/sweden-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living abroad in Sweden will need to have private insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while waiting to receive permanent residency status to be covered by Sweden\u2019s publicly funded system. Once expats qualify for public health coverage, private health insurance allows access to private hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to private hospitals can ensure expats shorter wait times, especially for non-urgent medical issues in Sweden. Sweden\u2019s public hospitals and clinics are understaffed. Many residents of Sweden report difficulty seeing the same general practitioner consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-sweden-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ins and outs of Sweden\u2019s insurance options while living abroad here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you researching places to live in Sweden? Read Pacific Prime\u2019s top picks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-sweden.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locations for expats to live in Sweden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Living Abroad in the United States: International Health Insurance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/americas\/usa-health-insurance-pacific-prime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance in the United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when living abroad there. <\/span><b>Healthcare costs in the United States are among the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pgpf.org\/article\/why-are-americans-paying-more-for-healthcare\/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20has%20one,less%20than%20half%20as%20much.\"><b>highest in the world<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and expats are responsible for any and all incurred medical expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware that the subsidized social healthcare programs in the United States (Medicaid and Medicare) are not available to expats. Find out more in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-costs-in-america.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this guide to the cost of health insurance in America while living abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Health Insurance Options in Mexico for Expats<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living abroad in Mexico should be aware of the disparities between the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/digital-nomads-guide-to-health-insurance-in-mexico.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public and private healthcare systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the best medical care, you will want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/americas\/mexico-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">secure international health insurance in Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about the three-tiered approach to medical coverage in Mexico and why expats should select an expat health insurance plan or international health insurance plan to live there. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/your-health-insurance-options-in-mexico.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about medical coverage in Mexico for expats here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your adventure living abroad in Mexico by consulting this guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.lat\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-mexico-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places for expats to live in Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Using a Broker to Shop for Health Insurance Abroad<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an international health insurance broker like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/about-us-corporate-insurance-brokers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you shop and compare medical coverage for living abroad. Brokers give policyholders free, unbiased advice <\/span><b>without charging them a dime. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making expats happy is at the heart of our business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Pacific Prime online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today or call 1-800-868-1451 to start finding the right plan for you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Can I use US health insurance abroad?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic US health insurance plans do not cover policyholders abroad, and Medicare only covers you in the United States and its territories. 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