Category Archive For "Insurance"
Tips for staying healthy during your IVF cycles
Recently, we wrote about the release of our new In Vitro Fertilization guide for China. This free resource provides some excellent information and understanding for hopeful parents who have experienced barriers in trying to conceive. Our previous blog article discussed a few of the reasons why parents might find themselves needing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) …
Top-up insurance: What is it, what does it cover, and why might I need it?
As one of the most coveted employee benefit perks, a growing number of companies in China are offering group health insurance to stay competitive in retaining and attracting top talent. In fact, around 65 percent of employees in China have some form of employer-provided health insurance coverage. That said, common coverage deficiencies in corporate health …
IVF in China: a new in vitro fertilization guide for parents
Infertility is a significant issue for many in China. The national infertility rate among all Chinese of childbearing age has risen a lot in the past two decades; from 3% in 1990 to 12.5% in 2010. More than 40 million people are suffering from infertility and, while the causes of fertility problems can be varied, …
Shanghai maternity insurance: hospitals, fees, and coverage options
For many expats wanting to start a family, securing Shanghai maternity insurance is absolutely vital. There are a number of risks and concerns when going through pregnancy, and these can be made more difficult when trying to navigate the health options of a foreign country. Shanghai, like most major cities in China, has a wide …
Health insurance costs: China vs other Asian countries
Ever wondered how much health insurance costs in China, and how it compares with other Asian countries? To investigate medical insurance premiums around the world, a recently released study by Pacific Prime, titled: Cost of International Health Insurance – 2017, analyzes the cost of international health insurance in 100 countries, and provides a regional comparison …