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Month: October 2020

outpatient cover health insurance

When Should You Consider Not Buying Outpatient Cover on Your Health Insurance

Outpatient Cover Health Insurance As an expat, having both inpatient and outpatient coverage on your health insurance policy will mean paying a higher premium. Here we will look at the specific occasions in which you might not need to include outpatient coverage on your medical insurance, allowing you to save money along your insurance journey.  1. You and your family have no requirements to regularly visit doctors  …

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best herbs for lung detox

Best Thai Herbs for Lung Detox

Best Thai Herbs for Lung Detox  As long as toxic PM2.5 dust and the COVID-19 pandemic are around, it means that there are potentially lethal illnesses that can affect our lungs.  So what can be done to prevent these threats? Here we have listed 5 Thai herbs that you can eat to help detoxify your lungs and keep them healthy.  1. Fah Talai Jone   Fah Talai Jone (scientific name: Andrographis paniculata) is a renowned medicinal herb in Thailand. Its benefits include making your lungs and respiratory …

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Corporate Life Insurance in Myanmar

Your Ultimate Guide to Group Life Insurance in Myanmar

Group Life Insurance in Myanmar Group life insurance in Myanmar is a fast-growing part of employee benefits in the country. As a relatively new type of insurance in Myanmar in comparison to other countries this is now becoming an increasingly popular not just with large corporate companies but also with SME and new start up firms.  Getting the …

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How can employers support working parents

How can employers support working parents?

How can employers support working parents? Keeping existing employees is less costly than hiring new ones, one of the effective ways to help better the employee retention rate is to support working parent employees. It is undeniable that supporting working parents can sometimes be pricey, however, working parents who receive proper support can be some of the most productive …

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Moratorium Underwriting in Health Insurance

Moratorium Underwriting

Insurance Term of the Week: Moratorium Underwriting What is Moratorium Underwriting?  Moratorium Underwriting in health insurance is a process in which you do not need to fill in a medical declaration but instead join on a plan understanding that if you (or your dependents) have experienced symptoms or been treated for a medical condition in a specific time period prior to joining the plan these conditions …

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Expat Guide to Acupuncture

An Expat Guide to Acupuncture

Acupuncture Guide What is Acupuncture?  Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting and manipulating needles into various points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes. China is where acupuncture originated. It was invented approximately a thousand years ago as a medicinal practice and is still in demand these days.   How does Acupuncture work?  Plenty of clinical …

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An Expat Guide to Indonesia’s Medical System in 2022

Once you are an expat in Indonesia, there are a multitude of things to consider and the country’s healthcare environment is no exception. Healthcare costs differ tremendously throughout the country, therefore, we have compiled a practical checklist on what to expect when it comes to utilizing the system of medical care there in 2022.  Public …

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International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI)

Your Guide to International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI)

International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) As an expat, whether you have been insured for a long time or you are new to insurance, understanding the concept of international medical insurance is vital. Here we have compiled a hands-on guide about how international health insurance helps you alleviate your health-related financial burden.    1. What is international private medical insurance?  With international health insurance it caters to a specific person or a particular family rather than a group of employees in a company who are typically attended to by group …

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How to keep your heart healthy naturally

How to keep your heart healthy naturally

How to keep your heart healthy naturally The belief that “if your parents or siblings have had heart disease, then you have a high chance of getting it also” has been debunked in recent years. Many studies have been conducted into the research of what simple lifestyle choices can have on the health of our heart and prevent heart disease. As a matter …

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