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International Health Insurance in Hong Kong
International Medical Insurance Plans for Hong Kong
Hong Kong Health Insurance is necessary to protect yourself and loved ones in the case of an emergency. By purchasing an international medical insurance plan you can be assured that quality healthcare will be available for you and your family. There are a range of plans available from comprehensive coverage through to emergency-only or short-term cover options.
Hong Kong Information
Hong Kong is one of the world's great cities. With a unique blend of Western and Chinese cultures, Hong Kong offers a truly cosmopolitan environment. After 156 years of British rule, Hong Kong reverted back to Chinese control in 1997. Although the hand-over was met with a certain level of trepidation, Hong Kong has been ranked as the freest economy in the world. Hong Kong remains a major trading port, and as one of the world's financial centers, a destination for international investment.
Hong Kong is not just a modern city focused on business and trade. With world class shopping, sports events, and entertainment, Hong Kong is also a popular tourist destination for travelers the world over. Tourist attractions like Victoria Peak, and the giant Buddha on Lantau Island offer recreation and beautiful sightseeing for foreigners visiting Hong Kong.
For transcription of the above Hong Kong Health insurance video, click hereHong Kong is one of the leading global financial centers and has a very dynamic and vibrant insurance sector, however when we look at the Health Insurance Sector in Hong Kong we can basically divided the types of coverage into two different levels; local start coverage and international start coverage.There are many different insurers in Hong Kong offering local start coverage. These plans typically have limits or sub-limits which mean that if you have a condition or you need a type of operation, it will only be covered to a certain level. The plans are often what we will call experience rated, which mean that if you claim a lot one year then next year the plan will be adjusted based on your claims history.The plans are typically not geographically mobile, so if you move from Hong Kong the plan will not move with you. There are some time restrictions on the type of facilities you can access too, so the most famous international hospitals (Adventis and Sanatorium) may allow you access on a local plan, but it is pretty unlikely that the coverage on the local plan will allow you to be treated as it is expensive.
An international start plan on the contrary will have a very high level of coverage with few sub-limits. The plan is not experience rated, it is what we call community rated, so regardless of how much you claim you will pay exactly the same rate that everybody else in your 'community' does next year. The plan has no restrictions on the clinics and facilities you can go to and it is geographically portable, in other words if you moved to another country the plan will go with you. More than that, if you want to go back home for treatment, in say Australia or USA, that might also be possible.
Very importantly, local plans also tend to have restrictions around age were international plans don’t. Local plans will automatically stop coverage when you are 60 or 65, perhaps when you will need the health insurance the most, whereas international start plans generally have no age limit so you can keep renewing them as long as you need. If you need help or advice on Health Insurance, come and visit our office in Hong Kong and we will be happy to talk to you.
Hong Kong Medical Insurance Policies
Hong Kong medical insurance plans are available in a broad selection of insurance types, and benefits are offered to varying degrees by a huge selection of insurance companies. What they all have in common is that they all want to protect you, your family, or group in case a situation arises requiring health treatment or care.
Check our policies page to see how they differ and find out which may be best for you, as well as our 'Insurance Terms' page to see what must be considered prior to plan selection and purchase. If you think that you can benefit from the expertise we can offer you, contact us. You can reach one of our staff by submitting a request along with a short statement regarding what you would like to know about and one of our advisors will contact you back. Alternatively, click here to fill out our free quote form.
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