How to get cheap, worldwide health insurance at IKEA<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In 2013 I was \u2018fired\u2019 from my country for traveling too much\u2026 Because I wasn\u2019t registered in The Netherlands anymore, I lost my right to the Dutch compulsory health insurance. Expat insurance would not cover me, because I was not living in any other specific country. For months I traveled the world uninsured, until I got into a car accident in the Caribbean. That made me realize how vulnerable you are in case something serious happens. By coincidence I found out about the health insurance offered by IKEA family in Mallorca and now I have worldwide coverage at an incredible price (only \u20ac60-\u20ac70 per month).<\/p>\n
Many (aspiring) digital nomads seek my advice on both registrations as a resident<\/a> in Spain and the cheap health insurance offered by IKEA family in Mallorca. For many digital nomads, this might be a solution to get a registration and\/or insurance without too much hassle or consequences usually associated with registration. I am happy to share the steps to get this fixed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"How](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FCFF2DCF-2940-41CC-9D20-12724A4D47AD_1_105_c.jpeg\" "\\"How")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>NB: The registration process<\/a> described in the first part of this blog works anywhere in Spain. The IKEA family health insurance described in this second part of the blog is only available on the Spanish islands (Baleares and Canary islands, not mainland Spain). If this does NOT apply to you, at the end of this blog I mention an alternative insurance that works in all other cases!<\/p>\nHealth insurance at IKEA family???<\/h2>\n
I was just as surprised as you that IKEA offers health insurance. Basically they are an agent for MAPFRE, a well know Spanish insurance company, and negotiated an incredible deal at \u20ac64 a month. This same insurance directly with MAPFRE will cost about \u20ac150 per month!<\/p>\n
They offer two versions:<\/p>\n
\n- The cheapest one (\u20ac39,99 per month)<\/a> can only use the MAPFRE network of doctors, hospitals etc. (Not recommended)<\/li>\n
- I recommend the \u2018reembolso\u2019 version at \u20ac64 per month<\/a>, where you have a free selection of doctors and hospitals and you get (part of) your expenses reimbursed. There is no deductible, but you get 80% of expenses outside of the hospital reimbursed and 90% of any hospital expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Important:<\/h2>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
This insurance is only available on the Spanish islands (Baleares and Canary islands, not mainland Spain).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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You need to have a Spanish address, this could be an Airbnb, but make sure you at least have a link with Spain, e.g. travel there regularly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Everything is in Spanish: no English policies or forms available<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>There is no digital claim handling: you have to either physically present your claims at any MAPFRE office in Spain, or send your receipts in via mail<\/div><\/li>
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NB. IKEA might not always have this on offer, so check before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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For some claims, such as physiotherapy, you need a doctors referral.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>You may need to open a Spanish bank account<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
NB: Check if this is the best insurance for you. If you have pre-existing conditions for example, you may be better off registering in your home country, because most countries offer compulsory health insurance, meaning they cannot refuse anybody, even with pre-existing conditions. I explain all this in more detail during my live, online Digital Nomad workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\nHow to get the insurance<\/h2>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Go to IKEA family on any of the Spanish islands.<\/div><\/li>
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Bring your NIE number, passport, and a Spanish address (read my blog on how to get a NIE<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>Ask for the MAPFRE \u2018reembolso seguro\u2019 at \u20ac64 per month<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Fill in the form as honestly as possible; if you mention any pre-existing conditions, any related health issues will be excluded. Failing to mention pre-existing conditions might result in no coverage at all.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Set up automatic monthly payments.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Alternative insurance if this does not work for you<\/h2>\n
After many years my IKEA family health insurance was suddenly terminated by MAPFRE, without reason or notification. I have heard of others, who experienced the same problem after years of no issues at all.<\/p>\n
However, I have found a great alternative: Preuss Yacht Krankenversicherung<\/a>. It sounds a bit weird, I know, but believe me, you don’t have to be German and you don’t need a sailboat to get this insurance. Anybody can register, it is about the same price as the IKEA insurance and offers world wide coverage. I am not an affiliate, I do not receive any commission, I am just a happy user, glad to share my findings. My live, online Digital Nomad workshop<\/a> is full of these kind of tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Want to become a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n
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In 2013 I was \u2018fired\u2019 from my country for traveling too much\u2026 Because I wasn\u2019t registered in The Netherlands anymore, I lost my right to the Dutch compulsory health insurance. Expat insurance would not cover me, because I was not living in any other specific country. For months I traveled the world uninsured, until I got into a car accident in the Caribbean. That made me realize how vulnerable you are in case something serious happens. By coincidence I found out about the health insurance offered by IKEA family in Mallorca and now I have worldwide coverage at an incredible price (only \u20ac60-\u20ac70 per month).<\/p>\n
Many (aspiring) digital nomads seek my advice on both registrations as a resident<\/a> in Spain and the cheap health insurance offered by IKEA family in Mallorca. For many digital nomads, this might be a solution to get a registration and\/or insurance without too much hassle or consequences usually associated with registration. I am happy to share the steps to get this fixed.<\/p>\n<\/div> NB: The registration process<\/a> described in the first part of this blog works anywhere in Spain. The IKEA family health insurance described in this second part of the blog is only available on the Spanish islands (Baleares and Canary islands, not mainland Spain). If this does NOT apply to you, at the end of this blog I mention an alternative insurance that works in all other cases!<\/p>\n I was just as surprised as you that IKEA offers health insurance. Basically they are an agent for MAPFRE, a well know Spanish insurance company, and negotiated an incredible deal at \u20ac64 a month. This same insurance directly with MAPFRE will cost about \u20ac150 per month!<\/p>\n They offer two versions:<\/p>\n This insurance is only available on the Spanish islands (Baleares and Canary islands, not mainland Spain).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> You need to have a Spanish address, this could be an Airbnb, but make sure you at least have a link with Spain, e.g. travel there regularly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> NB. IKEA might not always have this on offer, so check before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> For some claims, such as physiotherapy, you need a doctors referral.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> NB: Check if this is the best insurance for you. If you have pre-existing conditions for example, you may be better off registering in your home country, because most countries offer compulsory health insurance, meaning they cannot refuse anybody, even with pre-existing conditions. I explain all this in more detail during my live, online Digital Nomad workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bring your NIE number, passport, and a Spanish address (read my blog on how to get a NIE<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> After many years my IKEA family health insurance was suddenly terminated by MAPFRE, without reason or notification. I have heard of others, who experienced the same problem after years of no issues at all.<\/p>\n However, I have found a great alternative: Preuss Yacht Krankenversicherung<\/a>. It sounds a bit weird, I know, but believe me, you don’t have to be German and you don’t need a sailboat to get this insurance. Anybody can register, it is about the same price as the IKEA insurance and offers world wide coverage. I am not an affiliate, I do not receive any commission, I am just a happy user, glad to share my findings. My live, online Digital Nomad workshop<\/a> is full of these kind of tips.<\/p>\n<\/div> Do you want to become a digital nomad?<\/p>\n Can you picture yourself traveling the world as a location-independent entrepreneur but don\u2019t want to reinvent the wheel?<\/p>\n Then learn from my 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, including nearly 20 years of location independence.<\/p>\n I\u2019m here to help with:<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>Health insurance at IKEA family???<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nImportant:<\/h2>\n<\/div>
How to get the insurance<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Alternative insurance if this does not work for you<\/h2>\n
Want to become a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n
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