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Home Assistance by LALUX: your ally every day, especially when you’ve just moved to Luxembourg

Settling in a new country can be an exciting adventure... But also a real challenge when an unexpected mishap occurs at home. As an expatriate in Luxembourg, you may not have built up your “address book” of trusted professionals yet: plumber, locksmith, heating engineer, electrician etc. So what do you do when your key breaks in the lock at midnight, you notice a leak on a Sunday or your household appliances stop working in the middle of the working week?…

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Expats Tips

Which insurance policies should you take out in Luxembourg? Obligations, recommendations and advice for optimum protection

Are you living in Luxembourg or moving to the Grand Duchy and wondering which insurance policies are compulsory, which are highly recommended and how to optimise your daily protection? Between the legal requirements, expectations of landlords or banks and the risks of everyday life, it’s not always easy to navigate the system. This article provides an overview to clarify things and help you make the right choices with complete peace of mind. …

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Health Expats

Understanding the differences between the health systems in Luxembourg and Germany

Moving to or working in Luxembourg also means learning to cope with a different health system. Although Luxembourg and Germany are neighbouring countries, their approaches to health may be surprising, especially when it comes to reimbursements, insurance and administrative procedures. This guide aims to help you sort it all out: whether you are a resident, a cross-border worker or just curious, find out about everything you need to know in order to make the right choice when it comes to your health. …

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Health Expats

Comparing the health systems in Belgium and Luxembourg

The health sector in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is renowned for its quality and accessibility. However, national approaches vary in terms of organisation, funding and access to care. This analysis also highlights the specific challenges for cross-border workers, many of whom live in Belgium but are covered under the Luxembourg health system.…

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