Category Archive For "Insurance"
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, …
Signs of Expat Child Syndrome: What is it and How Can Parents Help?
Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat Child Syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …
Multiple Nations to Impose Entry Restrictions on Arrivals from China [Update 2023]
On January 8th, 2023, China reopened its borders after the decision was made to roll back the “zero-COVID” policy. However, at that time, only investors, employees, students, and family members were allowed to enter the country, and tourists were not permitted. The good news is that starting March 15th, 2023, China has once again reopened …
Customs and traditions regarding pregnancy and childbirth in China (updated 2023)
Living in China as a foreigner can be challenging on its own. However, those who are planning or expecting to have a baby here should be prepared that the concept of maternity and maternity care might differ from what’s acceptable at home. In this article by Pacific Prime we will discuss the difference between giving …
10 life hacks for expats living in China (Updated 2023)
Moving overseas changes your life in many different ways. You can prepare for the move by learning about the culture and nailing some key phrases. However, you won’t really know what you’re in for until you’re there. In this Pacific Prime article, we offer the top ten life hack tips for expats living in China …