Moving to Malaysia to pursue a Postgraduate Degree is an exciting opportunity in itself; when you add your Family as part of this journey it can be a truly life-changing experience. The Malaysian Government through EMGS guarantees that all students have access to some form of basic medical safety-net. However, the policies governing dependents (spouse and/or Children) are considerably more complex than those for the student themselves. This Guide will outline and explain the processes involved in obtaining comprehensive, reliable insurance coverage for the entire Family Unit.

International students relocating to Lebanon take a big leap into a culturally rich country, a great academic destination but also a very complex one. And when you bring a partner or kids along, that complexity goes from being just about you to a serious responsibility. One of the most important things on your moving list is health insurance.

Moving to the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) for an education is a life-changing decision. When families move abroad, the number of things on the "to do" list is substantial; however, obtaining adequate health insurance for your family is number one. The health-care delivery system in Laos has many gaps between what are available from government-funded facilities and services provided by international-standard private providers. A strategic plan to provide your family with the appropriate level of coverage for local health-care requirements as well as access to superior medical centers in Thailand or Singapore will be needed.

Studying abroad can be an experience of a lifetime for many people; however, for Eritrean students who may need to cross borders (for example), and/or for international students coming into Eritrea – the logistical challenges of having access to quality health care can be overwhelming when you are bringing a spouse or dependents with you. Your goal is not simply to have some documentation that will allow you to meet a visa requirement; you are creating a protective umbrella for your family while living in foreign country.

It is a colossal shift in your life to take your family to another country to study. In Zimbabwe, the academic opportunities are plentiful, but the health care system seems to have two legs: the public system, which is often overstretched and the private one, which is of good quality of care but poses a high price point. Out-of-pocket payments form a risky strategy to an international student.