Health Insurance Matters In Italy
by Abele Abate Impresa ItaliaThis
article takes a look at the health insurance aspect in Italy, especially when
expats consider living and working in this country, with or without family.
For
those who are planning to live in Italy in cities like Reggio Calabria,
they would need to know what the health care policies in the country are. There
is a subsidized plan that every family is entitled to and it is provided to outsiders
who settle here as well.
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Private Health Insurance
Many residents opt for a private health insurance
additionally for having a subsidized state health plan that covers them. The
private health insurance policy helps to pay medical bills that are not within
the coverage of social security. For those who are coming from outside and not
entitled to public health coverage, it is best to opt for private health insurance.
This was made mandatory for non EU residents as well at the time when they
apply for a visa or a residence permit.
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Policies To Avoid
Even when one opts for a private health insurance policy,
it is important to note points that one should ensure when taking up a health
cost coverage. It is especially important to go through the terms and
conditions of the policies. For instance, some companies might cancel a policy
unilaterally in case one suffers a serious illness or when one has reached a
certain age. These terms need to be read before taking up such a policy as it
might be difficult to get an alternate cover if a policy is suddenly cancelled.
Again, some offer one year contracts which might be difficult as some companies
do not wish to renew.
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How To Choose A Policy
At the time of choosing the amount of coverage, it is
advisable that you opt for the maximum limit on claims. Certain policies have a
fixed amount that can be claimed. It is necessary to ensure that the fixed
amount of claim is not too low and that it covers all members of your family.
Of course, if you choose to have a high amount of cover, the premiums will also
be higher.
- Additional Factors
Whether you are approaching banks or
insurance companies, ensure that you know the different options available to
you. Some insurance companies offer cover for loss of earnings and have nuclear
family policies as well. In certain cases, when you have a policy of another
country, you might be able to extend the same to another country like Italy.
These points need to be noted and checked before you opt for a new health cover
in the foreign country you are moving to.
The article has been authored by a financial expert.
Hailing from a financial investment background, his passion is to advise people
on financial matters when they are relocating and the policies that they need
to consider and take up like health insurance. He has also written related
topics on banks and other insurance matters.
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