Health care in the USA is invariably excellent and
among the best in the world, provided you can pay the
bills.
The health insurance cover required when living in
most other countries is totally inadequate in America,
where the recommended minimum annual cover is around
US$500,000.
Basic health insurance in the US is not designed for
expatriates who, for example, may want medical care
in their home country or access to many facilities.
Therefore, many expatriates find it advantageous to
take an expatriate health insurance. Costs depend on
age, where you live and for which countries you want
to be covered.
Most people get it through their work.
Two major companies are Blue Cross
and Cigna.
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