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SeoulDee · Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Is medical insurance usually provided by the employer, or does the employee have to pay for this themselves? If so, how much is this likely to be? I cant find much about it on here.

Sugar Magnolia · Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 233

Most schools will not provide medical insurance.

Perhaps they may agree to pay up to 1000 rmb per year towards certain medical needs, if you're lucky.

That has been my experience.

The Ever-changing Cleric · Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 1523

There's already a comprehensive thread on this topic, was started in the past 2-3 weeks, its on page 2 of this forum.

China.Pete · Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 547

See mine and related posts here http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?p=746833&highlight=#746833 .

sojourner · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:49 am Post subject:

Check out the following thread from the Thailand Forum: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=70015 . In particular, take note of Lensman's suggestion of obtaining a "platinum" credit card. Although he was referring to a particular credit card issued by an Australian bank, it is possible that US/UK/Canadian banks might also provide similar health insurance benefits to holders of their top-range credit cards - it'll be worth checking out.

Also, I believe that YHA (Youth Hostels Association) have arrangements with some insurance companies in which members are entitled to discounts ( 10% ? 15% ?). Maybe, there could be other organisations (eg trade unions, professional associations, etc) that also provide similar benefits for their members.

Peter