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International Health Insurance for Peace of Mind

Not only is international health insurance a legal requirement for some countries, it also brings peace of mind and certainty of treatment in countries where universal healthcare is not guaranteed or where the standard of public healthcare is poor. Consider the facts:

• Two days in hospital in Greece costs on average £600
• Two days in hospital intensive care in Greece costs on average £1,600
• Treatment for a broken limb in Europe costs on average £4,000-£7,000
• Treatment for a broken limb in the U.S. costs on average £10,000
• Treatment for a heart attack in the U.S. costs on average £20,000-£30,000
• Treatment for a heart attack in Spain costs on average £35,000  
• Treatment for a broken hip in the U.S. costs on average £22,531

Can you afford not to consider international private health insurance?

If these figures aren't enough to make you buy international health insurance, consider the costs of repatriation should you suffer an injury or fall ill and find that you cannot receive the same standard of medical treatment abroad that you would get in the UK:

• Air ambulance to the UK from the eastern U.S. costs on average £30-35,000
• Air ambulance to the UK from the Canaries costs on average £16,000
• Air ambulance to the UK from the Balearics costs on average £8,000
• Air taxi to the UK from northern France costs on average £2,000
• Buying a scheduled flight which includes a stretcher and doctor's escort from Australia costs on average £8,500
• Buying a scheduled flight with a doctor's escort from a Mediterranean country costs on average £1,300
• Buying a scheduled flight which includes a stretcher and doctor's escort from a Mediterranean country costs on average £3,000-£4,500

Even if you have the money – and most people, in particular people who have retired abroad, do not – do you really want to spend £16,000 to be flown home when you could instead contribute a small amount a month and get the same medical service at a vastly reduced cost or even for free?

If you're working abroad or are self employed, buying international health insurance is absolutely essential. A minor medical condition could prevent you working for months if you have to wait to receive medical treatment or to afford to pay for it. Having international private medical insurance on the other hand could mean that treatment is immediate and you won't have to worry about the cost of your healthcare.

For companies with employees based outside the UK, international medical insurance cover becomes an essential. Such conditions as pregnancy, dental problems and a whole range of chronic conditions need to be covered when employees are unable to use the National Health Service.

Chase Templeton Ltd provides a significant number of multi-national companies and ex-pat individuals with impartial advice and guidance on a range of international medical insurance plans to suit their specific geographic needs. Chase Templeton also provides health insurance advice to off-shore companies on all aspects of their employees' medical insurance and life insurance needs.

When it comes to your health and the health of your family or your employees, why take risks? Get an online quote for international medical insurance.

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