Health Insurance Challenge-English speaking agent in Plovdiv or Sofia?

36POSTS

10 years ago

Hi everyone, I am from the US and living in Plovdiv. I am here on a type D visa and preparing to apply for my RP. I need to get permanent health insurance coverage and so far it has been not very easy. I have encountered almost no english speakers and the communication/literature about benefits, providers, and coverage has been very limited.

I'd like to have a bit more coverage than the minimum requirement without spending US/UK premiums. Does anyone know a good company with a agent that speaks english?

Thanks in advance,

Lawrence

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Dklasanova Member

16POSTS

10 years ago

Hello Lawrence,

What is exactly your issue? What kind of company are you looking for?

Kind regards,

Denitsa

Lawrence Wilburn Active member

36POSTS

10 years ago

Hi, I honestly do not know, this has been a confusing process.

Lawrence Wilburn Active member

36POSTS

10 years ago

Hi Again,
I continue to attempt to navigate getting health insurance as part of my RP and it has been difficult.聽 I have found the required minimum coverage through Uniqua for around $250 BGN a year but the coverage information is vague and I have concerns if I have an major heath issue.

Looking into American and UK companies that provide coverage specifically for Expatriates the cost averages 250-300 US dollars a month which is a lot here! And I still have to call for them to tell me where to go verses getting to pick my own provider. How do I know I am getting the best possible care? Does anyone here have this type of coverage?

Cigna quoted me online their Silver International Medical Insurance for 165.00 USD a month ($1500 deductible) plus another $25 a month if I want coverage in the US. This is the best price I have found but there is no detailed coverage information on the website.

Is there anything in the middle between these two choices? I'd like to not spend a fortune but know I can get the best possible care if there is a need. It would be my preference to be able to pick the hospital in Sofia if something serious came up.

Please help and thanks in advance.

Lawrence