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tanzonholiday2016 Active member

Member since 29 July 2016

tanzonholiday2016Active member26 November 2016 23:19:27

I will be moving to Nairobi in June 2017. Can anyone from perhaps the USA recommend health insurance coverage that isn't over the top expensive. Well you never know what could happen but I am basically needing it for stuff like minor illnesses, A&E visits or even a pregnancy.

dest792 Member

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dest792Member27 November 2016 01:10:15

Good morning,and Karibu welcome

I am a Pediatrician working at a children's Hospital here, are u planning to come with your children?
have a look at

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Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

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Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor03 December 2016 16:21:40

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Arrange your health insurance here in Kenya, insuring with a local provider. It's much more cost effective.

For example AAR is well established and has a network of clinics and doctors services. Jubilee was recently recommended to us as one of the better companies.

tanzonholiday2016 Active member

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tanzonholiday2016Active member03 December 2016 23:46:45

Thanks but would I still qualify since I am not a citizen?

Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

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Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor04 December 2016 16:28:18

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Yes you do. I bought a policy while in Kenya on a visitors visa. Your immigration status isn't important, but you will have to undergo a medical. If you have a pre existing condition, not all insurers will cover this.

Medical insurance is worth it, as hospital admission is incredibly expensive.

tanzonholiday2016 Active member

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tanzonholiday2016Active member06 December 2016 02:29:19

Okay great. Thanks so much for the recommendation.

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