Medical Care
Major medical insurance coverage is not provided by China Horizons or the host school. Any
international health or evacuation insurance is at the participant's discretion. Some options for
this can be found at either of the following sites. China Horizons does not endorse or
recommend any specific company or plan. The following sites are for research purposes only.
Most schools have an on-campus clinic for minor ailments and injuries. This clinic is free of
charge to the foreign teachers. If something of a more serious nature were to occur, the
school would take you to the local hospital, where all expenses would be your responsibility.
The hospitals are not too luxurious, but they are improving. We work primarily with schools in
industrialized urban areas where medical facilities are more up-to-date. The health care in
China is so inexpensive that unless you were having surgery, you can pay your bill in cash.
When you arrive at the school, you may be required to receive a basic medical exam from the
local hospital. This exam is necessary to obtain your "Resident Card" and "Foreign Expert
License." The expense for this exam may or may not be covered by your school. If you are
required to pay for the exam it will cost around $25.
All teachers should meet with a physician before departure to ensure they are fit and healthy
to live overseas for the scheduled time.
international health or evacuation insurance is at the participant's discretion. Some options for
this can be found at either of the following sites. China Horizons does not endorse or
recommend any specific company or plan. The following sites are for research purposes only.
- www.sosinternational.com
- http://www.legendtravelers.com
- http://www.globalmedicalsecurity.com/plans_rates.htm
Most schools have an on-campus clinic for minor ailments and injuries. This clinic is free of
charge to the foreign teachers. If something of a more serious nature were to occur, the
school would take you to the local hospital, where all expenses would be your responsibility.
The hospitals are not too luxurious, but they are improving. We work primarily with schools in
industrialized urban areas where medical facilities are more up-to-date. The health care in
China is so inexpensive that unless you were having surgery, you can pay your bill in cash.
When you arrive at the school, you may be required to receive a basic medical exam from the
local hospital. This exam is necessary to obtain your "Resident Card" and "Foreign Expert
License." The expense for this exam may or may not be covered by your school. If you are
required to pay for the exam it will cost around $25.
All teachers should meet with a physician before departure to ensure they are fit and healthy
to live overseas for the scheduled time.
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