CLAYMONT, Del., March 03, 2010 - CIGNA International, a world leader in expatriate benefits, now offers employers an international health assessment for their globally mobile workforce. The health assessment is a preventive tool that helps identify expatriate employees’ health risks early before they can lead to illness and potentially jeopardize an employee’s assignment.
The assessment, part of the CIGNA International Expatriate Benefits (CIEB) standard health plan at no additional charge for fully insured customers, was developed by vielife, a London-based CIGNA company. Expatriates can complete the interactive, multilingual, multicultural health and wellness questionnaire online in about 20 minutes using CIEB’s secure Web site, www.CIGNAenvoy.com. The voluntary and confidential assessment can be localized and customized with questions relevant to specific geographic regions. By the end of 2010, it will be available in 20 languages.
“When people leave their homeland for an international assignment, they face many day-to-day challenges. Taking care of their health shouldn’t be one of them,” said Sonny Patel, CIEB’s senior director of global health solutions. “We offer a truly global solution that will help expatriates and their families better manage their health and maintain healthy lifestyles while on assignment.”
Using the appropriate questionnaire for their language and location, employees answer a series of questions about their health habits and lifestyle. Immediately upon completion, they receive an electronic report identifying their top health risks along with an evaluation of their health status and recommendations for improving their health and well-being.
“Completing a health assessment provides individuals with practical, appropriate and achievable recommendations in areas such as stress, nutrition, physical fitness, sleep and work/life balance. It’s an important resource in helping employers ensure their expatriate employees can fulfill their work assignments and enjoy life while away from home,” Patel said.
About CIGNA International Expatriate Benefits (CIEB)
For over 30 years, CIEB has been an industry leader for providing benefits to global workers virtually around the world. As an organization dedicated to the needs of international employers and their globally mobile workforce, all CIEB activities are motivated by the same core objectives: enhancing the expatriate experience and keeping employees healthy and on assignment. CIEB offers a comprehensive line of coverage and 24/7 multilingual customer service, multi currency claims payment options and access to an industry leading global healthcare network of more than 600,000 providers. CIEB partners with local health care providers, insurance companies and third party administrators to offer members access to the highest quality local health care available, while helping ensure employers meet required regulatory requirements – and receive discounts when available.
