Why is Health Insurance Important if I’m Working Abroad?

More and more people are living and working abroad from Europe, the Middle East to Asia, Africa and India – with long and short contracts.

The costs of medical treatment abroad vary from country to country and within treatment centres in that country. As a visitor from abroad you may be responsible for paying for all costs including consultations, drugs, surgery as well as room and meals; so it's worth finding out how much you could save if the worst happened.

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We facilitate both individual and corporate plans for international cover, whether you are treated abroad or repatriated home.

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How Much Would Treatment Abroad Cost Me?

If you fall seriously ill abroad and need hospital treatment, the average cost is now £2,292. However it can be as high as £6,000 (United States) £2,750, (Thailand) or £2,500 (Canary Islands).

Even a simple case of tummy bug, (gastroenteritis) one of the most common reasons for a hospital stay, can cost as much as £1,200 if you have to be treated in a hospital. Costs for common conditions are:

• Insect bite £200

• Ear infection £275

• Head wound £450

Fees correct in 2010

More serious conditions can be more expensive:

• Heart attack £12,500

• Inguinal Hernia repair varies from

• £5,000 - £8,000

• Hip replacement £4,000 - £18,000

• Liver Transplant cost £160,000 - £200,000

Reference: Guardian 2010

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Who is Worldwide Health Insurance Suitable For?

Worldwide is great for anyone who is:

• Studying abroad

• Living abroad

• Working abroad

• Working abroad and in the UK

• Travelling abroad

• Volunteering abroad