{"id":14255,"date":"2024-04-30T20:51:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T12:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=14255"},"modified":"2026-04-04T01:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:35:58","slug":"healthcare-access-china-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/healthcare-access-china-expats.html","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Access in China for Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in China can access healthcare services through public or private hospitals and clinics. They can pay for these healthcare services through various means, such as out-of-pocket, private health insurance, or Chinese public health insurance if they qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expat moving to or living in China, wondering how you can access your local healthcare facilities? If you\u2019re unsure of how expats in the country can get the medical services they need, this article from Pacific Prime can help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will discuss how expats can access healthcare services in China and the different challenges they may face. We will also share an overview of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/international-health-insurance-expats-china\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system and cultural considerations in the country\u2019s healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn more!<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing Healthcare Services as an Expat in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14257 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises.webp\" alt=\"Image of Hong Kong Skyline From Victoria Harbor With High-rises with text overlay of &quot;Accessing Healthcare Services&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hong-kong-skyline-from-victoria-harbor-with-high-rises-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can access healthcare services in China through hospitals or clinics in the private or public sector. To see a general practitioner, expats can go to a hospital for care, and they can pay with their private health insurance policy or out-of-pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public hospitals in China are divided into three tiers: tier three offers the most basic level of care, while tier one includes the most modern, specialized, and quality care. Most private hospitals are tier one or tier two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to access the highest-quality care the Chinese healthcare system offers, you should seek out a tier-one hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-25' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Overview of the Chinese Healthcare System for Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare system in China comprises a public and private sector, with most of the population covered by public health insurance. The central government provides the national health legislation, and local governments are responsible for providing their residents with healthcare services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats with permanent residency or expats employed by Chinese employers may qualify for public health insurance, but it also depends on their region of residence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local governments are responsible for providing healthcare to their residents, and some rural towns may not provide public health insurance to foreign residents. As a result, most expats in China choose to purchase private health insurance policies for their healthcare coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing Public and Private Healthcare in China\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public and private healthcare facilities in China can differ in quality, length of wait time, and multilingual staff options. Most private healthcare facilities are considered to be in the higher tiers for quality of care, with some public facilities lacking in quality of care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public Healthcare in China:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The public sector is widespread and generally less expensive than private healthcare but can have much longer waiting times. The public sector can also have tier-three hospitals with low standards of care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private Healthcare in China<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The private sector is more accessible to expats in China as they generally have more English-speaking doctors and high standards of care. Private healthcare can be expensive, especially without the financial support of a private health insurance plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the different tiers of hospitals, healthcare in China also has the unique feature of <\/span><b>VIP wards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These wards are typically housed in public hospitals and offer a more expensive and higher quality standard of medical care. They also generally have multilingual staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-60' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner.css?ver4.1' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-container {\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner  \/img\/blog-banner-china-bg.png');\n\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/blog-banner-china-bg-mobile.png);\n\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations <span>for China<\/span>\n  <\/h3>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" style=\"width: 50px; height: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\" alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\" alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Blog Banner China ends --><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Hospitals in China for Expats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can find international hospitals across China that will offer them care that feels more like what they would have received at home. International hospital staff and providers are trained in medical care that is mindful of different cultures. They can also speak a variety of languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a couple of international hospitals that can be found across China with their corresponding cities:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beijing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zryhyy.com.cn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China-Japan Friendship Hospital International Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shanghai: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shanghai.ufh.com.cn\/?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shanghai United Family Hospital <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chengdu: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bupaglobal.com\/en\/facilities\/1001259\/global-doctor-cheng-du-clinic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Doctors Chengdu Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sichuan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wchscu.cn\/details\/50466.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The International Hospital of Sichuan Province<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pudong:\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.am-sino.com\/en\/medical-network\/5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldPath International Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Visit the Doctor in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can find doctors in their area by either researching online for nearby providers, asking other expats in their area, or asking their insurance providers for doctors in their network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve selected a provider you\u2019d like to visit, you can call their phone number or visit the hospital or clinic online to register for an appointment. Once you are registered, you simply need to show up at your designated time to be seen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see other kinds of doctors, such as a specialist like a dentist, you can find them through similar ways of finding a doctor. Your insurance provider can always point you in the direction of a dentist or other specialist in your network who could speak your language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-26' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing Maternity Care in China as an Expat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14258 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly.webp\" alt=\"Image of a Caucasian Pregnant Woman Holding Her Belly With High-rises with text overlay of &quot;Accessing Maternity Care in China&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/caucasian-pregnant-woman-holding-her-belly-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats looking for maternity care in China can do so through public or private healthcare facilities. Prenatal care is generally given at an OBGYN office, and expecting expats will receive regular checkups to ensure their body and the baby\u2019s is healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant expats will be able to choose to give birth at public or private hospitals. The cost of giving birth will vary depending on the hospital you\u2019re in and what kind of delivery you have. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-insurance-plan-for-pregnancy-as-an-expat.html\">Private health insurance can help cover the cost of your birth<\/a> and any newborn care you receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-27' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Access Medical Care in an Emergency in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/emergency-preparedness-guide-expats-china.html\">Expats in China facing a medical emergency<\/a> should call the emergency hotline (120) or go directly to the nearest emergency department in the closest hospital. Another helpful tip is to bring someone with you who can assist with translation if you are not fluent in Mandarin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you call the emergency hotline, an ambulance can come to you to transport you to the closest emergency ward. If you aren\u2019t in an area with close access to proper emergency medical care, you may be transported to another hospital. This is where medical evacuation coverage can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that public health insurance in China does not cover ambulance rides or other emergency medical transportation. Having a private health insurance policy that can cover medical evacuation can prevent you from having to pay a high bill out-of-pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges Expats May Face While Accessing Healthcare<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some challenges that expats may face abroad while trying to seek out healthcare services include language barriers between their healthcare providers and cultural differences in care. We will discuss these challenges more below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Barriers\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats living in China who choose to use public healthcare facilities are more likely to run into communication issues with their healthcare providers. The average public healthcare provider will not speak English, especially in more rural areas of China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIP wards in public hospitals, international hospitals, and tier-one hospitals in bigger cities with dense expat populations are more likely to have multilingual staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural Differences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cultural differences expats may experience while receiving medical care in China include the prevalence of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/traditional-chinese-medicine-what-you-need-to-know#:~:text=What%20Is%20Traditional,address%20health%20problems.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and differences in attitudes between patients and doctors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced and developed over thousands of years in the country, and many clinics and hospitals integrate this holistic approach into their treatments. TCM is used throughout the country, but in larger cities, you are likely to find more Westernized healthcare.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of traditional Chinese medicine practices are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tai Chi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cultural difference that expats may notice as well is the way patients may defer to doctors and hold them in high respect and esteem. Some Chinese patients may avoid disagreeing with their doctor in an attempt to \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ethnomed.org\/culture\/chinese\/#:~:text=Another%20barrier%20is,questions%20or%20concerns.https:\/\/ethnomed.org\/culture\/chinese\/#:~:text=Another%20barrier%20is,questions%20or%20concerns.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save face<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or as a way of showing respect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of these differences, it may not be as common in China to ask for a second medical opinion. Be that as it may, you should always ask for a second opinion if you feel you need more answers. Your international insurance provider\u2019s member support can help you find another doctor for a second opinion as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16776960},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-28' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for More Accessible Healthcare In China\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some tips expats in China can use to help them access healthcare more easily include finding multilingual healthcare providers, purchasing a comprehensive private health insurance policy, and obtaining emergency medical evacuation coverage.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find Multilingual Healthcare Providers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking the time to find out if any hospitals or clinics have multilingual doctors who can speak your language before you go, you will improve your chances of having a less stressful and more productive appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation insurance coverage will cover the costs of a helicopter or car ride if you end up needing emergency transport to a hospital that isn\u2019t local. This coverage is especially helpful for rural areas of China.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purchase a Comprehensive Private Health Insurance Policy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a private health insurance policy that offers comprehensive coverage and benefits can help you navigate the Chinese healthcare system more easily. Some providers offer 24\/7 member support lines that can further guide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Health Insurance Helps Expats Access Healthcare in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance policies can aid expats in accessing healthcare in China by helping cover the costs of their medical bills and granting them access to private hospitals and clinics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private hospitals and clinics are more likely to have shorter wait times and multilingual doctors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance policies can be purchased through local providers or international providers. The benefits of having an international private health insurance plan are that you will be able to take it with you across the globe and have access to a wide network of providers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local private health insurance companies in China can only grant coverage while you are within the country&#8217;s borders. This can be a disadvantage to those who travel out of the country frequently for work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-75' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_China.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner China v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations for China\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"msh\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\"\n            alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Health Insurance Provider for Expats in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-international-insurance-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance providers that offer coverage in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expats include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/april-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/blue-cross-blue-shield-global-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more. These providers are leading providers in the international health insurance market and can offer you comprehensive coverage for your time abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other providers that cover expats in China include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/msh-international-insurer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSH International\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/img\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG Global<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in securing an international health insurance policy from any of these providers for your time in China, you can ask <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an insurance broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for assistance in finding the right plan for you and your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-29' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there easily accessible healthcare in China?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare is easily accessible in China to expats and Chinese citizens through its hospitals and clinics. There are both private and public healthcare facilities available. Like most countries, healthcare access may be more readily available in cities than in rural areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does China have high-quality healthcare facilities?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China offers high-quality healthcare facilities in both the public and private sectors. This is especially true in large cities like Beijing and Shanghai. In more rural and less-populated areas, the available public healthcare clinics may not be up to some expat standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What challenges may expats experience when looking for healthcare services in China?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some challenges expats may experience when looking for healthcare in China include finding a doctor who speaks the same language as them, cultural differences in medical care, and finding a provider in their specific insurance provider\u2019s network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is traditional Chinese medicine available to expats in China?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in China can access TCM treatments through their healthcare providers in both the public and private sectors. Expats may benefit from a variety of TCM treatments such as massage, acupuncture, or herbal supplements. Expats can ask their doctors for more information.\u00a0<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats seeking healthcare in China can access it through public or private hospitals or clinics. Expats looking to save themselves from paying their medical bills entirely out-of-pocket can purchase a private international health insurance policy to help cover their medical costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to learn more about private health insurance policies, reach out to the insurance experts at Pacific Prime. We can help you understand what different policies can cover and which will help you feel the most protected while living abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promise free and unbiased advice to our clients, with 20 years of experience in providing insurance solutions to clients from around the world. To begin comparing quotes from various insurance providers on your own, check out our free quote tool on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoyed this article? Check out our other blog articles on topics like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/april-international-insurance-in-china.html\">April International Expat Health Insurance Options in China<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/expat-health-insurance-regulations-china.html\">Expat Health Insurance Regulations in China<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expats in China can access healthcare services through public or private hospitals and clinics. They can pay for these healthcare services through various means, such as out-of-pocket, private health insurance, or Chinese public health insurance if they qualify.\u00a0 Are you an expat moving to or living in China, wondering how you can access your local &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":14256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1713,570],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expat-insurance","category-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Healthcare Access in China for 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