Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Insurance question

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
tiger fancini



Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes

PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:00 pm    Post subject: Insurance question Reply with quote

Did any of you take out any form of insurance before starting work in Korea? My Dad (bless him) is coming up with all kinds of nightmare scenario's, for example me becomming "crippled" and needing to be "air-ambulanced" back home... Razz

Seriously though, is it worth me taking out some kind of policy before I leave? My prior experience with insurance companies tells me that it may be a waste of money, but then I suppose we never know what life may have in store for us. Any information on this is greatly appreciated.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message MSN Messenger
Ya-ta Boy



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994

PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The (vast?) majority here have only the Korean national health insurance that comes as part of the job: employer and employee pay 50%. I think almost everyone finds that to be adequate. It includes basic dental care as well as health insurance.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
sadsac



Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: Gwangwang

PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any form of travel insurance will have a waiver if you work in the country you are visiting. Just take out an accident and indemnity policy with a company at home. An annual premium, 24/7 worldwide coverage and make sure it has repatriation clause to bring you back home if you are incapacitated in any way. Smile
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
ilovebdt



Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Nr Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The first time I came to Korea, I was like your dad, so I took out insurance with STA Travel. That was about two years ago and cost me just over 300 GBP for the year

If you intend to participate in any extreme sports while you are here, I suggest you do take out some sort of insurance.

Ilovebdt
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Yahoo Messenger
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International