I got my coverage for China through a link on TEFL.com. It's called 'Liaison International' and i have had it for almost 2 years. So Google that link, which...
Don: GREAT suggestion! These guys have the cheapest rated I've seen, since I've been here ... and they're underwritten by Nationwide. I'm not 60 yet, so I...
I'm glad, Ray. I can't claim credit, though, for being a pathfinder. I was equally confused when I first got to China and discovered it on the TEFL.com site...
First...just a refresher reminder that most of you probably know: Health Insurance and Evacuation Insurance while in China are two completely different...
There is a fair bit of discussion about health insurance. However, it is also very important that you have people around you who have the details of your...
Ria Smit
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Jul 3, 2009 11:58 am
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It looks as if there is hope for cleaner energy in China. Business / Energy & Environment: Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert By KEITH BRADSHER, NY...
Just wondering what the standard procedure is for reimbursement of air fare. The Software College where I work allows 7000 RMB per year, but if you do not...
The only insurance so far mentioned here is the one having a link at tefl.com. Just for the record, in my age bracket (64-69) with $1000 deductible, health...
Satina Anziano
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Jul 5, 2009 11:40 am
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... ======================================= Bit of a late reply and that particular problem is fixed, but there remains the problem that something similar may...
... This has been raised several times in the past and the reasoning is that it is a reimbursement for expenses actually incurred. If you don't leave China...
Whether to buy international health insurance is a personal choice obviously. Haven't been on this site in a long time, and I might have missed the information...
... TIC There is no standard. As some other have said, often you can get cash in hand if you are not going home. Some schools do this as a rule of thumb. Other...
I will be cycling around Taiwan, arriving Taipei July 15th, leaving Aug 13th. If anybody wants to meet for a beer / meal, please advise including your phone...
alan
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Jul 7, 2009 12:10 pm
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... I"ve had both - a free ticket provided by the uni, and 2 contracts that pay for a return ticket. One uni wanted to see a receipt but accepted a quote from...
Chris, do you have any external reference or citation for this health insurance law (China newspaper article, official announcement, etc.)? The coauthor of...
... No I don't. I have sources for other laws commonly not followed or not followed fully (two days off for Christmas, or the holiday of your religion). So...
Chris, My purpose in asking you for a reference or citation was not to challenge or discredit you. I am always on the lookout for important new information...
Hi guys, Would like to know if anyone is aware that FB is currently blocked in China? Here where I am in Dalian, I could not log on this morning and am not...
It seems (at least, according to the article below) that the Chinese government has learned from the Iranian demonstrations, in which (as people probably...
Face book is blocked here in Ningbo. I guess it's because of the recent troubles. Alan Simpson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
alan
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Jul 9, 2009 5:03 pm
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I can't get it in Beijing, either. Marcy...
Marcy Bauman
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Jul 9, 2009 11:16 pm
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I don't know the answer to your question, but how about giving your information about teaching in Dalian and the climate. Others are trying to locate a good...
I will fly Hangzhou / Hong Kong / Taipei & wish to buy a camera. Any idea where is cheaper please. If Taipei can you access duty free on arrival? Alan...
alan
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Jul 11, 2009 12:24 pm
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It's my opinion that Duty Free Shops at airports are one big rip off. Tobacco may be the exception. For cammera and other electronics, I think Hong Kong is the...