Expat Health Insurance: Your experience with William Russell

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pizza2017 Member

Member since 29 September 2017

pizza2017Member30 September 2017 03:49:45

Hi all,

I currently live in Rio de Janeiro, and am considering switching my health insurance to an international expat insurance (William Russell - william-russell.com/). I was wondering whether anybody here has had any experience with the company? Any recommendations or points to consider?

Mr Bacon New member

Member since 31 October 2016

Mr BaconNew member06 October 2017 17:34:24

Yes, I know them. I also work with them - they are one of my business partners. Let me know if you want any advice.

Sachin

pizza2017 Member

Member since 29 September 2017

pizza2017Member08 October 2017 16:37:25

Thanks Sachin. Would you recommend them (assuming that they are your business partners, I assume so)? How efficient are they with claims processing? Are there any issues using them in Brazil (e.g. will it be problematic using them when needing to, for example, use a laboratory like Lamina to take a blood test?). How are they generally viewed in the industry (good? reliable? or scammy?)

Mr Bacon New member

Member since 31 October 2016

Mr BaconNew member08 October 2017 16:54:00

I would recommend them, but really depends on your specific requirements/circumstances. There are certainly no issues with using them in Brazil and from my experiance claims have been settled efficiently.

I would be happy to have an initial phone call/Skype/meet with yourself to determine if there is a better option for you or not. Let me know, I am based in Zona Sul, Rio.

Sachin

Strohdiek Member

Member since 04 December 2017

StrohdiekMember04 December 2017 22:53:40

I was considering William Russell as well! But I am concerned about the claims once everything here at hospital or doctors are paid first!

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