International Insurance Coverage

Foreign travelers visiting the United States can find coverage for medical expenses through Liaison International Insurance. If you are unfamiliar with the health care system in the United States you might not know just how expensive medical care for emergencies or injuries will cost. American citizens and visitors alike are subject to very high health care costs when not insured. Fortunately Liaison International Insurance is available to Americans traveling abroad or other foreign travelers coming to the United States. Here we look more closely at the coverage provided by this visitors medical insurance policy.

Liaison International Insurance is available to all individuals and their family members who are traveling outside of their home country. The term ‘home country’ describes the country in which your primary residence is located. This insurance policy is administered by Seven Corners. Family members include the members spouse and children who are at least 14 days old and 19 years of age. Children under the ago of 19 years who are married are not eligible for coverage under their parents plan. In order to be eligible for Liaison International Insurance you must purchase the policy within 18 months of arriving in the United States. This policy is good for people who are uncertain how long they will remain in the United States as the plan is renewable if the initial enrollment period was at least three months in length. The policy can then be extended up to six months (continued coverage available up to twelve months) in monthly increments with up to one million dollars in benefits. Any persons over the age of 80 years will have limited coverage not to exceed $15,000. Insured individuals may select a deductible ranging from zero dollars up to two thousand five hundred dollars per injury or sickness. It is important to read the policy terms carefully as this insurance is restricted in certain states.

Liaison International Insurance Benefits

The following benefits are provided when you purchase Liaison International Insurance.

Acts of terrorism (CT, DC, LA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, OR, and WA are not included)

Return of mortal remains

Return of minor children

Emergency medical evacuation

Home country coverage

Assistance services

Trip Interruption

Lost luggage (checked)

Local ambulance costs

Common carrier accidental death

Hospital indemnity

Follow me home coverage

Hazardous sport coverage (additional cost)

Whenever you purchase visitors medical insurance it is important you understand not only the terms and benefits associated with the policy but also the date the policy goes into effect as well as expiration dates. If you find yourself in a position where you require emergency medical care outside of this date range you will be responsible for all costs incurred. Liaison International Insurance is effective from the date you leave your home country, the date the application is received and accepted or the date requested on the application. Expiration dates may fall on the date you arrive back in your home country, when paid coverage expires or when the individual is no longer eligible for coverage. As with any other insurance policy foreign travelers are encouraged to carefully read and understand all terms, exclusions and costs prior to committing to Liaison International Insurance.

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Many employees fly abroad on various business assignments and hence, international health insurance is mandatory in order to reduce the risks during travel, like accidents, illness and injuries outside your home country.

Most of the health insurance plans taken by American citizens and employees are not beneficial outside the US. HMO plans have limited benefits outside the local HMO area and also place lot of restrictions to the insured. PPO plans typically limit the coverage option within the PPT network in the US and are lesser restrictive in nature. Medicare insurance plans do not cover medical expenses for senior citizens above 64 years if incurred outside their home country.

In case of life threatening emergencies, international insurance plans provide coverage for evacuation which could otherwise cost around $90,000. This feature provides immense security to the traveler mentally and financially.

There are two options for choosing international health insurance from the wide choices of international insurance providers available in the market. Long term International Health Insurance covers the travelers worldwide and also in the home country. Short term International Medical Insurance covers outside the native land up to a period of 3 years and offers limited coverage options inside the home country for incidental trips.

While choosing an international health insurance plan, there are various factors to be considered. One of the most important considerations would be the financial strength of the company. You can rely on the rating information provided by the AM Best Company.

AM Best Company is an independent organization which provides rating of insurance companies and also insurance underwriters. The ratings range right from A++ to D grades. A good AM Best rating indicates good financial stability of the company.

Larger International Health insurance companies partner with major hospital in big cities of the world and have direct billing agreements thereby reducing the inconvenience of payment procedures of the insured. The insurance company directly pays the bill to the hospital.

International health insurance industry has various players and all of them offer competitive plans at affordable prices suitable to the needs of the customer. Some companies focus only on the international segments. The others are now beginning to look beyond the domestic US market. You need to compare the other possibilities on the internet before finalizing a suitable international health insurance plan.

Originally published here.