Travel Medical Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance reimburses you for emergency medical expenses incurred when you are traveling or living in a foreign country. Compare the different plans available via the matrix below and use the links at the bottom to check prices.

International citizensUS citizensGreat for Adventure Travelers!
Plan NameWorld NomadsPatriot America Patriot InternationalTravel Selectihi Bupa Single Trip or Annual Travel Insurance
CompanyWorld Nomads Travel InsuranceInternational Medical Group International Medical Group Travelex Insurance Services ihi Bupa Travel
Best forBackpackers and familiesOver 65Over 65Adventure travelers
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UnderwriterA Rated insurers including Jefferson or BCS Insurance Company, depending on your state, Arch Capital Group, ihi BUPA, certain underwriters at Lloyds or Chartis depending on your country of residence.Sirius International – Rated A (excellent) by A.M. BestSirius International – Rated A (excellent) by A.M. BestStonebridge Casualty Insurance Company – AM Best Rating A- (Excellent)ihi Bupa Travel, a member of Bupa Group, rating Api
Available ToInternational citizens traveling outside home country, USA residents traveling over 100 miles from home & Canadian residents traveling out of province.International citizens traveling outside home countryUS citizens – traveling abroadUS ResidentsAll Nationalities
Medical Expenses$100,000 to unlimited coverage depending on country of residence$50,000 up to $1,000,000 Per Person
age 70 – 79 $50,000 Maximum
age 80+ $10,000 Maximum
$50,000 up to $2,000,000 Per Person
age 70 – 79 $50,000 Maximum
age 80+ $10,000 Maximum
$50,000 per personUnlimited coverage
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Pre-existing ConditionsNo CoverageNo Coverage$15,000 Medical/$25,000 Evacuation coverage for
sudden recurrence of a Pre-exisitng condition when outside US
Subject to 60 day lookback period from purchase date for unstable pre-existing medical conditionsPre-existing medical conditions are excluded – However, a pre-existing conditions application is available to send in for underwriting review and possible approval.
Emergency Evacuation
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$500,000 to unlimited coverage, depending on your country of residenceUp to Policy Maximum when coordinated through IMGUp to Policy Maximum when coordinated through plan
administrator
$500,000 per personUnlimited coverage
Repatriation of Remains$10,000 to unlimited coverage depending on your country of residenceUp to $50,000 – when coordinated through plan administratorUp to $50,000 – when coordinated through plan administratorIncluded in Emergency EvacuationUnlimited coverage
Emergency ReunionCover for a relative or friend to visit you in hospital or accompany you home. Limits depend on your country of residence and the circumstances.$15,000 – maximum 15 days for friend or relative’s
travel expenses should you require Emergency Medical Evacuation
$15,000 – maximum 15 days for friend or relative’s
travel expenses should you require Emergency Medical Evacuation
If traveling alone and hospitalized 7 days or more. Provides transportation for friend or relative to be with youCompassionate Emergency Visit coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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$10,000 to $75,000 depending on your country of residence$25,000 Per Person
Optional increase of $100,000 to $400,000 available
$25,000 Per Person
Optional increase of $100,000 to $400,000 available
$25,000 per personNo coverage
Flight AccidentIncluded in medical and accidental death benefit limits$50,000
(included in Common Carrier)
$50,000
(included in Common Carrier)
Upgrade available in Optional “Transportation Pak” – $200,000 per person ($1 Million maximum plan limit) – as confirmed on your confirmation of coverage letterNo coverage
Trip CancellationUp to $10,000 depending on your country of residenceNo CoverageNo Coverage100% Trip CostNo coverage
Trip InterruptionUp to $10,000 depending on your country of residenceUp to $5,000 for economy return ticket for death
of your immediate family member while traveling
Up to $5,000 for economy return ticket for death
of your immediate family member while traveling
150% of Trip Cost
$1,000 Per Person for $0.00 Trip Cost Insured / Post Departure Coverage
No coverage
Trip DelayPolicy conditions depend on your country of residenceNo CoverageNo Coverage$750 Per Person – if delayed 5 hours or moreNo coverage
Sports & Hazardous ActivitiesCover for wide range of Adventure SportsLeisure Sports Rider avialable
Extreme Sports Rider available
Leisure Sports Rider avialable
Extreme Sports Rider available
Available in Optional “Active Family Pak” or “Adventurer Plus Pak”No coverage
Lost BaggageUp to $2500 depending on your country of residence$50 per item up to $250 maximum (while in the possesion
of a Common Carrier)
$50 per bag up to $250 maximum (while in the possesion
of a Common Carrier)
$1,000 per person / up to $300 per articleNo coverage
Baggage DelayNo CoverageNo CoverageNo Coverage$250 – 12 hour minimum delay for lost or misdirected baggageNo coverage
Supplier Bankruptcy/DefaultNo CoverageNo CoverageNo CoverageCoverage begins 14 days after policy effective date.No coverage
Labor StrikeNo CoverageNo CoverageNo CoverageUnforeseen strike that causes complete cessation of travel supplier services for 24 consecutive hoursNo coverage
TerrorismPolicy conditions depend on your country of residenceIncluded – up to $50,000Terrorism rider available for 25% additional premium
(medical coverage only)
This benefit only applies if the plan has been purchased within twenty-one (21) days of your initial trip payment or deposit.Accidents from Terrorist Acts are covered. War Risk coverage for Iraq and Afghanistan available. Please call for details.
Rental Car InsuranceNo CoverageNo CoverageNo CoverageAvailable in Optional “Transportation Pak” – up to $35,000 damage protectionNo coverage
Travel Assistance24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical Assistance24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical Assistance24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical AssistanceIncluded24-hour emergency service: IHI Assist.
Special Features* Buy, extend and claim online from anywhere in
the world * Purchase whilst away from home * Free specialist safety alerts and advice, travel Q&A service,
travels journals and language guides
Home Country Coverage available for International
Citizens visiting their home country (select Patriot Return Rider)
Instant on-line fullfillmentChildren under age 21 can be protected at no additional cost when accompanied by a covered adult family member. Maximum trip cost $10,000.A Pre-existing conditions application is available to submit to underwriting for possible approval
Length Of Coverage2 days up to 12 months, depending on country of residence. Unlimited extensions.10 days to 12 months10 days to 12 monthsMax trip length: 180 daysup to 365 days
Over 65 Travel InsuranceNoYesYesYesNo
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Travel Medical Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance reimburses you for emergency medical expenses incurred when you are traveling or living in a foreign country. Compare

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When accidents happen

Imagine if you have become seriously ill, or had a car accident whilst traveling, would you be covered for treatment in the country? Would you have the support of an emergency assistant team to make sure you get the best treatment? Travel Insurance provides you with this.

When it gets really serious

Then imagine if you had to be repatriated? The cost of chartering a medivac flight, medical support in flight can run hundreds of thousands of dollars. Travel Insurance will keep you covered.

When plans change

1 week into your trip a hurricane wipes out your destination, perhaps a family member becomes ill, will you have to bear the burden of the cost of cancelling your trip? Travel Insurance can cover you.

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