The Price of Employee Health Benefits

A recent survey of employers conducted by Mercer has revealed that the costs for businesses in the UK providing benefits such as employee health insurance to workers has increased by nearly 5 per cent in the last year. These increased costs are the largest seen throughout Europe.


Inflation on medical services has been attributed with the blame on the price rise of employee health insurance plans in the UK. New advances in medical science and treatments have also contributed to the price hike. There are also a greater number of claims being processed by Insurers. Many people who would not always claim for everything are now trying to make the most of their premium in such difficult economical times.


The majority of employers in the UK do not ask for any employee contributions and therefore take the full brunt of these costs.

Expats Happy with Spanish Care Tax Plan

A recent report has confirmed that the vast majority of expats paying care tax for medical treatment are happy with the plan that they are dealing with. Its well known for expats that live abroad must be covered with international health insurance.

The survey that was actually carried out by the Telegraph has shown that the expats who aren’t eligible for free healthcare and that are paying tax feels it offers great value for their money and also healthcare that’s up to standards. Even though there’s been another report released pointing out that care tax is more expensive than than a competitive expat medical insurance policy.

When the old system was still up and running every EU national living in Spain were entitled to free healthcare in the country. Valencia which is in the main land are the only place not to agree with this and have limited the access for people looking to retire here.