The Best International Health Insurance for Freelancers, Remote Companies, and Teams

Introducing: Remote Health -

World’s First Health Insurance for Remote Teams

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SafetyWing - the global travel medical insurance company built by digital nomads for digital nomads - has launched the world's first international health insurance option for remote companies and teams.

SafetyWing first came to fame among digital nomads and online freelancers when the company began offering worldwide insurance plans for self-employed workers and expats in 2018.

Before SafetyWing, U.S.-based freelancers faced an especially difficult situation, with a choice of four undesirable alternatives for medical treatment:

1. Apply for (pricey) insurance through the Healthcare Marketplace.

2. Buy an equally expensive private plan through a healthcare exchange or professional association, like the Freelancers Union.

3. Join your spouse’s plan (if you’re married and if s/he has one).

4. Live below the federal poverty threshold to qualify for Medicaid or a healthcare subsidy.

Then there was the fifth option — living without health insurance. That’s never been sufficient, and it won’t ever be in our post-COVID-19 society.

Fortunately, on March 3, 2020, Remote Health announced one simple, global health insurance plan that can cover a company's employees and contractors anywhere in the world.

Remote Health is the world's first health insurance company for remote teams, launched on March 3 by SafetyWing. Find out what the plans include, pricing, deductibles, available countries, and more in this episode of Digital Nomad News.

Frequently Asked Questions About Remote Worker Health Insurance:

Where is it available?

• Remote Health is available in over 175 countries around the world. Plans may also include travel to the US or your home country of citizenship.

How much does it cost?

Remote Health Insurance Plan Cost Per Person

• Basic plans include:

  • $1 million in overall coverage

  • A full refund on hospital bills

  • Emergency evacuation and ambulance transportation up to $100K

  • Up to $4,500 in prescription drug coverage

What else is covered?

• Optional add ons include:

  • Dental coverage

  • Maternity

  • $0 dollar deductibles and co pays

  • Out patient procedures

Who is Remote Health for?

• Remote Health is for companies that operate globally and hire employees or contractors from different countries.

Does it cover individual travelers?

Individual travelers and digital nomads will want to look at SafetyWing’s traditional travel medical coverage, starting at just $37 per 4 weeks, with a $250 deductible and $250,000 limit.

Purchase individual digital nomad health insurance here

How Does it Work?

• See this video below:

Built specifically for remote teams, Remote Health is a comprehensive health insurance product that works anywhere in the world. As your company scales, you ...

What is SafetyWing?

Safety wing is on a mission to be a global safety net for entrepreneurs freelancers and remote companies, covering more than 15,000 people worldwide. You can sign up for coverage in less than 10 minutes over at SafetyWing.com.

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