Articles

Insuring foreign workers in Israel is a relatively simple task. The Insurance Institute requires that their employers offer all foreign workers insurance, and the policy requirements are laid out clearly. Of course, there is more than one option when looking to purchase private insurance.

Beyond the legal requirements to purchase health insurance for foreign workers, it is important that individuals be prepared for any medical issues that might arise while working. Offering medical care to employees goes beyond doing what is necessary and enters the realm of what is right.

Anyone traveling overseas for any length of time should always consider potential health issues that could arise. Though when on vacation is never the time that you expect to get sick or injured, life will often have an extremely different plans for each and every one of us.

No one ever expects to need insurance, but when the unexpected occurs, it is essential that proper measures be in place. The purpose of insurance is to protect individuals should the need for care arise, and in Israel a foreign worker does not have access to the public health system.