Health Insurance

5 Useful Tips to Save Money on International Health Insurance 5 Useful Tips to Save Money on International Health Insurance International health insurance, also known as expat or global health insurance, covers medical expenses for those who work, live, or study abroad. Expat health insurance can also cover individuals who simply spend a lot of […]

Critical Illness Coverage in Southeast Asia By Geoffrey Mann – August 31, 2023 Grow and protect your assets Most financial advisors would agree that there are two components to a proper wealth management strategy: growing your assets and protecting them. If your advisor focuses on growth but ignores protection, you might ask yourself what good […]

Tips for an easy health insurance claims process By Geoffrey Mann- March 27, 2022 Tenzing’s Tips for an Easy Claims Process Step 1 Refer to an expert beforehand Step 2 Get the insurance company to pay up front Step 3 Submit to the insurer Step 4  Update with additional information as needed Step 5 Receive […]

Direct billing is great but it’s not perfect for everything By Geoffrey Mann – Sep 20, 2022 Most health insurance customers love having direct billing, where their insurance provider comes to an agreement with hospitals and clinics to guarantee payment of their shared customers’ medical expenses, so the customer doesn’t need to pay at the […]

What is moratorium underwriting for a health insurance policy? By Geoffrey Mann- Sep 12, 2022 A select few international insurance providers offer moratorium underwriting policies, in addition to the standard full medical underwriting versions. Moratorium policies aren’t for everyone, but they can be very useful in certain circumstances A bit of background: Private insurers operate […]

Health Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions: What You Need to Know By Geoffrey Mann – Aug 18, 2022 Health Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions Finding a good health insurance policy in Southeast Asia is actually relatively easy. However, finding coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is often just not possible. The general rule is that private insurance […]

The (Condensed) Ultimate Guide to Employer Group Health Insurance in Vietnam By Geoffrey Mann – Aug 11, 2022 Companies and other organizations can sponsor health insurance for their employees. The process can be complicated but most of the potential decisions are outlined below. Employer Group Health Plans can improve your bottom line Employers that don’t […]

Updated for 2024 Why Do My Health Insurance Premiums Increase on Renewal? What is a Health Insurance Premium? The premium is the fee you pay for your health insurance coverage. Some plans require annual payments, while others allow you to pay quarterly or monthly. Why Do My Health Insurance Premiums Increase on Renewal? You might […]

8 Misconceptions About Health Insurance Health Insurance Misconceptions in Vietnam It should come as no surprise that Tenzing Pacific Insurance advisors hear a wide variety of misconceptions about expat health insurance in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Insurance is a complex topic and people have different past experience and knowledge, or lack thereof. Even the savviest […]