Category Archive For "Insurance"
Everything you need to know about monkeypox
While the COVID-19 pandemic still has the world on its toes, monkeypox starts to appear in different countries across the globe. Mexico confirmed its first case in May 2022 – Argentina was the first-ever Latin American country to report a monkeypox case. Monkeypox was detected in 24 countries and has affected thousands of people (mainly …
How employers can help formerly incarcerated people launch a new chapter in life
All of us have made mistakes in life, and some of us have made a mistake that resulted in a criminal record. Many formerly incarcerated people find it very difficult to land any job at all, especially when their criminal record is still relatively fresh. In this Pacific Prime Latin America article, we’ll look at …
5 reasons why U.S. citizens are crossing the border and moving to Mexico in large numbers
According to a recent report, many Americans are moving to Mexico. Mexico News Daily reported that over 8,000 Americans were issued temporary resident visas to live in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, which is 85% more than in 2019. Over the last few years, Mexico has become the destination of choice …
The best tips to overcome toxic productivity
From engaging in deep work and avoiding procrastination to focusing on a healthy work-life balance and more, there are many ways to actually improve your productivity. It goes without saying that “toxic productivity” or overworking at the expense of other facets of your life isn’t one of them. The need to constantly do something jeopardizes …
A parent’s guide for how to deal with bullies
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare to have their kids tell them they’re being bullied – but count yourself lucky if your child opens up to you. Many cases of bullying go unnoticed either because the victim is intimidated by the bully, doesn’t have the guts to speak up, or is worried about how the adults …
How to handle loneliness in college
You’ve probably daydreamed about what life in college would be like long before even enrolling. Did you picture yourself in an energetic setting, surrounded by opportunities to meet new people and gain new experiences? It can be hard to find out that college can leave you feeling lonelier than ever, even though there are people …
How to buy health insurance for the first time as a student
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to study abroad, and your school or university says it offers health insurance coverage, a welcome add-on for an international student. Whether in the U.S., in the middle of Europe, or somewhere in the Asia Pacific, having health insurance provided is a big bonus. But hold on a second. Did you …
Best universities in the US for international students
Around one million international students from across the globe enroll in US colleges and universities every year. But with so many institutions to choose from, it can be daunting to know where to focus your efforts. Applying to college or university is stressful enough no matter where you are in the world, and even more …
COVID-19 drives demand for improved IPMI offerings
The way people, especially expats living in Latin America, view their health and wellbeing has certainly changed forever. We are now living in a post-pandemic world where things will never be the same again. Even though vaccination programs in several Latin American countries were rolled out, many expats and their families have started to think …
A guide to international student insurance requirements for F1, J1, and M1 visas
If you are planning to study in the USA as an international student, you will need one of the three following visas, an F1 visa, a J1 visa, or an M1 visa. Note that the F1 and the J1 visas allow the possibility of employment but do not guarantee it. On the other hand, an …