Home Insurance in Belgium

Manning Brussels' public and private hospitals are well-trained medical staff who work with state-of-the-art medical equipment and, at the same time, do clerical jobs themselves. It is not uncommon to find doctors answering phone calls or filling up record sheets, as it is not their practice to hire secretaries or administrative staff. However, the quality of medical care and service extended to patients is remarkably maintained. It is also not a practice to admit walk-in patients. This means...Read More >

In general, Belgium's exemplary health care system is always a plus for expats who have decided to make a home out of this EU capital. Expats on international health insurance may need to ensure, however, that their policy will indeed cover medical costs in incurred here. Read More >

A few weeks to a month before travel, it is wise to consult a travel medicine specialist or a health care worker to know which specific vaccines are helpful before traveling to Belgium. There could be differences in recommended vaccines per city, but in general, routine vaccinations for rubella, measles and influenza are highly recommended, along with Hepatitis A and B, tetanus, rabies and diphtheria. Expats coming from yellow fever-infected countries need to secure a Certificate of...Read More >