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Oct 17, 2013

Now Health launches new direct billing service for maternity

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International medical insurance provider, Now Health International, has extended out-patient direct billing for maternity benefits on group plans.

Oct 16, 2013

William Russell Offers Loading for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

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William Russell has recently begun covering certain pre-existing conditions via loading for individual IPMI plans.

Oct 10, 2013

Bupa - Annual News Roundup

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We've gathered the major news stories related to Bupa over the last 12 months.

Oct 09, 2013

Cigna Releases New Global Health Options Plan

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Cigna has released their new "Global Health Options Plan", an affordable, flexible, high-quality medical plan with modular cover options.

Oct 07, 2013

With the US government recently shutting down over disagreements on Obamacare, the entire world has turned its attention to the issue of health-care reform in the US. Here is a quick all-you-need-to-know guide for Obamacare.

Oct 04, 2013

Hong Kong Health Insurance Industry - Annual News Roundup

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We've rounded up the main pieces of news related to the health industry in Hong Kong over the last 12 months.

Sep 27, 2013

Aetna Refreshes the International Healthcare Plan

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The “International Healthcare Plan for individuals and families” from Aetna International will be seeing several benefit enhancements – effective 1 October 2013.

Sep 23, 2013

Bupa Brings Innovation to the IPMI Market with New Flex Plan

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Bupa is once again at the forefront of innovation in the IPMI market with its new product, "Bupa Flex", released earlier this month. Bupa Flex is a new plan that provides the same benefits of a long term international medical plan but for a flexible, short-term period of 3-11 months.

Sep 19, 2013

Finding the Best Health Insurance Without Breaking the Bank

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When it comes to buying a health insurance plan, it can be tricky to balance your financial situation with your health care needs. Here are a few tips that will let you find the right type of insurance while keeping costs low.

Sep 13, 2013

Which Insurers Will Cover Genetic Testing?

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Pacific Prime recently consulted several of its top international insurers – Bupa International, Now Health International, Cigna and InterGlobal – in aims of discovering to what extent they would each cover BRCA genetic testing.