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coffaholic

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Q: Can expats get covered on a Chinese health insurance?

And if so, which companies are good and what do they cover?

12 years 40 weeks ago in Health & Safety - China

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MrTibbles

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As of July 1st, you should be covered by the same national plan that all Chinese citizens get. Check with your employer if they are a Chinese company - they are required to pay into the social welfare system.

I would recommend getting coverage from your home country however, because if you want to see a doctor trained in western medicine, it's usually much more expensive here and NOT always covered by the social insurance.

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12 years 40 weeks ago

shang3223

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Will it apply to one who is not working but staying here under L visa (6mth/12mth)? Tks

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12 years 30 weeks ago

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