My cousins moved to France this past summer because of the husband's job with an airline company.
He's an engineer that travels a lot anyways, but because his time was going to be quite committed overseas, they decided to move the family to France for five months.
They have four kids so they weren't going to be overseas without gaining global health insurance through his employer.
It's important to think ahead if you're planning on traveling abroad.
It also depends on where and what you're planning on doing, as the plan to climb Mt.
Everest may be a bit more adventurous then visiting a Tudor Manor in England.
However in either case, something could happen that could leave you vulnerable to huge out-of-pocket expenses.
Accidents, travel-related injuries, and illnesses can happen anywhere, and if you don't have global health insurance, you will be left paying a huge bill.
Whenever you visit another country, it's important to check into this type of coverage.
If you're traveling with a group, it may not be a concern as you're probably paying for some sort of insurance coverage when you sign on.
If you're a business traveler and often overseas, global health insurance would probably be a wise investment.
You never know when you could get stricken with a serious illness or become injured.
Pros: * Having insurance can protect you from huge bills in a foreign country.
* Guarantees you coverage if you've overseas.
Cons: * May not seem cost-effective if you're only gone a short time.
* No one wants to plan on getting hurt or sick.
Whether you're a business traveler or your family is going on an extended vacation overseas, global health insurance can provide assistance wherever you are on the globe.
It's a necessary added protection if you travel.