Well I've just completed my first year here and my medical insurance has come up for renewal. I purchased a policy from American Express in the UK as an ex-pat policy.
I'm now thinking about getting a local policy for convenience more than anything. The Amex policy cost me about ?1,600 a year and was pretty comprehensive, however outpatient visits had to be paid first then reclaimed. Even though Amex claim I shouldn't have to, Bourginal in POP wouldn't accept it without swiping my credit card first. Then they didn't even try and invoice Amex, they just debited my card!
Can anyone recommend a good policy with all the bells and whistles? I am going on the assumption that if you turn up at a medical institute with local cover in place (possibly even in an ambulance) then things might go smoother!
I'm now thinking about getting a local policy for convenience more than anything. The Amex policy cost me about ?1,600 a year and was pretty comprehensive, however outpatient visits had to be paid first then reclaimed. Even though Amex claim I shouldn't have to, Bourginal in POP wouldn't accept it without swiping my credit card first. Then they didn't even try and invoice Amex, they just debited my card!
Can anyone recommend a good policy with all the bells and whistles? I am going on the assumption that if you turn up at a medical institute with local cover in place (possibly even in an ambulance) then things might go smoother!