Working abroad raises one administrative question that quietly determines your healthcare: which employment status are you actually on?
| Status | Home social security | Who insures your health |
|---|---|---|
| Secondment | Maintained | Employer + top-up |
| Local contract | Ended | Local scheme, often thin |
| Expatriate contract | Voluntary scheme | International private plan |
If your status changes mid-assignment, re-check your policy start date — waiting periods usually restart with a new contract.
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