Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global Health Insurance.
Medical insurance specifically designed for expats. With Cigna, you won't have to rely on foreign public health care systems, which may not meet your needs. Cigna allows you to speak to a doctor on demand, for consultations or instant advice, wherever you are in the world. They also offer full cancer care across all levels of cover, and settle the cost of treatments directly with the provider.
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They're both right. If you're going to teach English, you may need to open a Taiwanese bank account just because some employers will insist on paying your salary to a Taiwanese account (I think its cheaper). Wait till you know you will need to do so before going ahead, as it would be better to keep your money off shore - but don't worry, if you do need to open an account, it's a fairly simple process. Take a look at Banking in Taiwan for details on the documents you'll need.