My teeth get international treatment. Spain, Brazil, and Thailand—all beautiful countries with beautiful smiles and cheap teeth cleaning.
But, I would rather go to an American dentist office where I can communicate clearly, understand what I’m told, and generally feel at ease about what is being done while I sit with my jaw aching.
International health insurance plans often have prohibitively high deductibles for health care sought in the U.S. This means the cost of routine medical care received in the U.S. must be paid out-of-pocket.
Geography doesn’t help. Many workers live in locations with limited access to quality medical care. Fear, language, and lack of familiarity with medical systems also pose hindrances to visiting local doctors. For these reasons, workers often disregard preventative health care while living overseas.
You can support workers by offering to pay for routine exams, vaccinations, or dental cleanings while they are home. Or perhaps you know medical professionals who would be willing to volunteer their services.
Helping workers steward their health in the present could vastly impact their longevity on the field!