Category Archive For "Insurance"
An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in China
Lovebirds in China? If you’re planning to tie the knot, there’s a lot more you need to do than just plan your dream wedding. Between sending out the invites and choosing the perfect venue, there’s a lot you’ll need to prepare. Once you have your documents ready, you can head to the municipal Civil Affairs …
What You Need to Know About Chinese Postpartum Confinement
Zuo Yue Zi is a Chinese postpartum confinement that dates back centuries. It is believed that a woman’s physical health weakens after childbirth, and thus, will need proper and specialized care. Throughout the 30-day period, mothers are advised to rest, eat healthy meals, and follow to specific rules that will help boost their physical and …
Why the ESG Reputation of Your Company Matters
Recently, amid all the talk about how employees (especially Millennials and Gen Z staffers) are looking for more work-life balance, flexible work schedules, and meaning of work in their selection of employers, another acronym has quietly entered the mainstream – ESG. In this Pacific Prime article, we’ll share with you the ins and outs of …
Expat Remuneration Packages: What Should Families Be Asking For?
Are you starting a new job in China, or have you been working here for a while now? As the saying goes, ‘money isn’t everything’, and it isn’t enough of a reason to uproot one’s family and relocate to an entirely new country. So in comes the “remuneration package”, a number of benefits you receive …
Inpatient Treatment, Guarantee of Payment, and Your Health Insurance Policy
While a medical insurance card does usually allow you to receive covered treatments without having to worry about the amount of cash you have with you, that’s not always the case. Along with a medical card, a Guarantee of Payment (GOP) is oftentimes needed for inpatient treatments. A GOP, otherwise known as a guarantee letter, …