Pre-existing health condition and new health insurance

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nadine2019 New member

Member since 20 November 2018

nadine2019New member20 November 2018 16:11:28

We are looking at moving to Belgium and will need an insurance that allows pre-existing conditions. My husband may work as self-employed (engineer) or he may choose to work as a permanent employee.
1. Is there an agent/broker that can work with us?
2. Do all insurance companies have to provide for pre-existing?
thanks

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert20 November 2018 17:09:47

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You posted the same question in the Netherlands forum. Are you moving to NL or to BE ?

nadine2019 New member

Member since 20 November 2018

nadine2019New member20 November 2018 17:17:29

We are looking at jobs in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria at this point. Have several headhunters

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert20 November 2018 19:21:06

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I did a Google search and it seems that most insurance companies will not cover pre-existing health conditions. There a few who will but there is a 2 year period where you cannot claim for those conditions and the premiums are very high. And there are some conditions they will not cover at all.

nadine2019 New member

Member since 20 November 2018

nadine2019New member20 November 2018 19:35:44

Thanks for researching! Was the information only for Belgium or was it a general health insurance in Europe search?

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert20 November 2018 20:10:53

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The companies offer worldwide cover.

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