Health Insurance in Portugal: How It Works
24Aug
24Aug
Guide to Home Insurance in Portugal
Guide to Home Insurance in Portugal
You’ve made the decision. You’re moving to Portugal and are going to take total advantage of its relaxed way of life, sun, beaches, golf courses... But before going any further, it’s best to have all the administrative issues straight like home insurance! Whether...
20Aug
Healthcare in Portugal
Healthcare in Portugal
Pursuant to European provisions, English expatriates residing in Portugal shall be exclusively assigned to the Portuguese social security system and will, therefore, lose status as insured under the English system. Two healthcare systems co-exist in Portugal: the public healthcare system Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS), for the employed,...
20Aug
Guide to Health Insurance in Portugal
Guide to Health Insurance in Portugal
Unlike in England where the two healthcare systems (public and private) co-exist with patient freedom of choice and guaranteed minimum cover by the social security system, the SNS (Servicio nacional de Saùde) in Portugal never reimburses private sector healthcare. In order for care...
14Aug
How does the private healthcare system work in Portugal?
How does the private healthcare system work in Portugal?
Just like in Spain and Great Britain, there are 2 healthcare systems that co-exist in Portugal: the public and the private healthcare systems. Thanks to European cooperation agreements, English expatriates may benefit from the Portuguese public healthcare system based on...
14Aug
What exactly is a brokerage firm?
What exactly is a brokerage firm?
Some ideas are hard to let go of... in insurance too! Many still believe “a broker obviously gets a commission as payment... so, I hardly see the point as it will be more expensive; just go directly to the insurance company! And their offer...
13Aug
Mutual benefit health insurance in Portugal
Mutual benefit health insurance in Portugal
You’ve arrived in Portugal: a new life, new plans... but an allergy or a bad sunburn can easily remind you that you’re not safe from a little weakness health-wise. To get the most out of your new expatriate life, it’s better to understand...
13Aug
Motorbike Insurance in Portugal : Know and Understand All the Ins and Outs
Motorbike Insurance in Portugal : Know and Understand All the Ins and Outs
Avoid the traffic jams, enjoy the exceptional sun and excellent quality roads... with a love for speed, you know your motorbike will be your preferred means of transport in Portugal whether travelling to work...
13Aug
Guide to Automobile Insurance in Portugal