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 citizens | US citizens | Great for Kilimanjaro! | |||
| Plan Name |
World Nomads |
Patriot America |
Patriot International |
Travel Select |
ihi Bupa Single Trip or Annual Travel Insurance |
| Company |
World Nomads Travel Insurance |
International Medical Group |
International Medical Group |
Travelex Insurance Services |
ihi Bupa Travel |
| Purchase | |||||
| Underwriter |
A Rated insurers including Allianz Australia, BCS, Arch Capital Group, Allianz Global Risks depending on your country of residence. |
Sirius International – Rated A (excellent) by A.M. Best |
Sirius International – Rated A (excellent) by A.M. Best |
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company – AM Best Rating A+ |
ihi Bupa Travel, a member of Bupa Group, rating Api |
| Available To |
International citizens traveling outside home country |
International citizens traveling outside home country |
US citizens – traveling abroad |
US Residents – Not available in Indiana, New Hampshire or Washington State |
All Nationalities |
| Medical Expenses |
$50,000 to $5 million depending on country of residence |
$50,000 up to $1,000,000 Per Person |
$50,000 up to $2,000,000 Per Person |
$50,000 per person – Primary Coverage |
Unlimited coverage |
| Pre-existing Conditions |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
$15,000 Medical/$25,000 Evacuation coverage for |
Subject to 60 day lookback period from purchase date for unstable pre-existing medical conditions |
Pre-existing medical conditions are excluded – However, a pre-existing conditions application is available to send in for underwriting review and possible approval. |
| Emergency Evacuation |
Up to $500,000 depending on your country of residence |
Up to Policy Maximum when coordinated through IMG |
Up to Policy Maximum when coordinated through plan |
$500,000 per person |
Unlimited coverage |
| Repatriation of Remains |
Up to $12,000 depending on your country of residence |
$25,000 when coordinated through IMG |
$25,000 when coordinated through plan administrator |
Included in Emergency Evacuation |
Unlimited coverage |
| Emergency Reunion |
Cover for a relative or friend to escort you home |
$15,000 – maximum 15 days for friend or relative’s |
$15,000 – maximum 15 days for friend or relative’s |
If traveling alone and hospitalized 7 days or more. Provides transportation for friend or relative to be with you |
Compassionate Emergency Visit coverage |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment |
Up to $10,000 depending on your country of residence |
$25,000 Per Person |
$25,000 Per Person |
$25,000 per person – 24 hour coverage |
No coverage |
| Flight Accident |
N/A |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
Upgrade available in Optional Transportation Pak $200,000 – as confirmed on your confirmation of coverage letter |
No coverage |
| Trip Cancellation |
Up to $10,000 depending on your country of residence |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
100% Trip Cost |
No coverage |
| Trip Interruption |
Up to $5000 depending on your country of residence |
Up to $5,000 for economy return ticket for death |
Up to $5,000 for economy return ticket for death |
150% of Trip Cost |
No coverage |
| Trip Delay |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
$750 Per Person – if delayed 5 hours or more |
No coverage |
| Sports & Hazardous Activities |
Cover for wide range of Adventure Sports |
Leisure Sports Rider avialable |
Leisure Sports Rider avialable |
Upgrade available in optional Athlete Lifestyle Pak – as confirmed on your confirmation of coverage letter |
No coverage |
| Lost Baggage |
Up to $3000 depending on your country of residence |
$50 per item up to $250 maximum (while in the possesion |
$50 per bag up to $250 maximum (while in the possesion |
$1,000 per person / $300 per article |
No coverage |
| Baggage Delay |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
$250 – 12 hour minimum delay for lost or misdirected baggage |
No coverage |
| Supplier Bankruptcy/Default |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
Coverage begins 14 days after policy effective date. |
No coverage |
| Labor Strike |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
Unforeseen strike that causes complete cessation of travel supplier services for 24 consecutive hours |
No coverage |
| Terrorism |
Policy conditions depend on your country of residence |
Included – up to $50,000 |
Terrorism rider available for 25% additional premium |
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 Insurance |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
No Coverage |
Transportation Pak upgrade available – as confirmed on your confirmation of coverage letter |
No coverage |
| Travel Assistance |
24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical Assistance |
24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical Assistance |
24 hour Toll Free Emergency Medical Assistance |
Included |
24-hour emergency service: IHI Assist. |
| Special Features |
* Buy, extend and claim online from anywhere in |
Home Country Coverage available for International |
Instant on-line fullfillment |
Children under 18 are covered at no additional cost. Children must be related to the primary insured. Exclusions for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions do not apply to Non Traveling Family Members |
A Pre-existing conditions application is available to submit to underwriting for possible approval |
| Length Of Coverage |
3 days (ROW) to 12 months with unlimited extensions |
10 days to 12 months |
10 days to 12 months |
Max trip length: 180 days |
up to 365 days |
| Over 65 Travel Insurance |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Purchase |
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