Local health insurance
The United States does not have a single, unified national healthcare system but a complex network of private insurers, Medicare for seniors, and Medicaid for low-income residents. Treatment costs are famously high, and people without employer-based insurance must obtain a policy on their own. Moreover, local coverage often does not apply to international travel.
International health insurance
An international health insurance policy has a crucial advantage here, as it provides coverage for medical treatments worldwide, secures expensive stays abroad, and protects against potentially crippling debts. It also facilitates access to high-quality medical care in other countries.
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Need more information? Always verify details with the official websites of the ministries of foreign affairs or embassies:
- Germany: auswaertiges-amt.de
- France: diplomatie.gouv.fr
- Netherlands: netherlandsandyou.nl
- United Kingdom: gov.uk/world
- United States: usembassy.gov