Wealthy families are prioritizing healthcare access and affordability when choosing where to live, a new report shows. Henley and Partners, an investment migration firm, reveals that their clients are now considering long-term medical expenses alongside taxes and lifestyle. This shift is evident in a forty-three percent increase in applications for residence and citizenship programs in the first three quarters of 2025 compared to 2024. The firm received applications from ninety-two nationalities, indicating a growing trend among affluent individuals to use global mobility as a risk management strategy. Christian Kaelin, the firms chairman, notes that clients are scrutinizing the true cost of private healthcare, with destinations appearing attractive on paper becoming less so once real healthcare costs are understood. The SIP Health Cost Index for 2025 ranks the United States as the most expensive private healthcare market, while countries like Italy, Portugal, and Austria offer more affordable options. This growing focus on healthcare costs is influencing where people choose to settle, with many seeking alternative options abroad.

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