Sending an employee abroad involves more than arranging flights and accommodation. There is also a duty-of-care consideration. What happens if that employee becomes seriously unwell?
The answer depends on:
- Where they are
- What treatment is available locally
- How serious the condition is
- Whether specialist care is required
- Whether evacuation is medically necessary
- What healthcare benefits are available under their policy
For employees in remote locations, the gap between local healthcare and appropriate specialist healthcare can be significant.
International health insurance can form part of an organisation’s broader strategy for managing these risks.
The important thing is to consider the scenario before deployment, not after an emergency occurs.
