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Jeannie6623 Active member

Member since 08 May 2015

Jeannie6623Active member06 November 2016 11:22:35

Hello Forum Experts

This question is for people who hold a UK passport.

Would it be worth it to take out health insurance when聽 I'm living and working in Malta for a year?
I'm covered at work - though minimally - and also see that there's a UK/Malta agreement in place.
My UK-based travel insurance with the Post Office has just run out and I'm not sure what to do next.

Views much appreciated.
Many thanks
Jeannie

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP06 November 2016 11:29:32

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Bupa - for example - only covers you for up to 3 months out the country.

Bupa converted me - at an insane price - to their international cover and kept my medical cover same without any kind of cool off for existing issues etc.

Vagrant Active member

Member since 28 June 2016

VagrantActive member06 November 2016 17:30:12

Personally, I rely on the reciprocal health care arrangement. Going free range seems to be both unnecessary and expensive.

RayAucote Serial expat

Member since 21 April 2016

RayAucoteSerial expat06 November 2016 17:37:00

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We are using EHIC Plus for this year, gives a bit more than the free EHIC. As Vagrant states, why pay for worldwide if you are only going to EU.
Ray

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert06 November 2016 17:51:41

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RayAucote wrote:
We are using EHIC Plus for this year, gives a bit more than the free EHIC. As Vagrant states, why pay for worldwide if you are only going to EU.
Ray

Are you referring to being on holiday or living here?聽 Once you are a resident here it does not apply.

Jeannie6623 Active member

Member since 08 May 2015

Jeannie6623Active member06 November 2016 19:41:50

thank you all for the information.
I'm resident and have an ID card.

best wishes
Jeannie

RayAucote Serial expat

Member since 21 April 2016

RayAucoteSerial expat06 November 2016 20:24:56

260

It could be both,聽 although if we decide on residency then the S1 route will be taken.
Ray

Jeannie6623 Active member

Member since 08 May 2015

Jeannie6623Active member07 November 2016 17:47:33

thanks all
Jeannie

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