Platinum Single Trip International Travel Medical Insurance |
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| The Platinum Single Trip International Travel Medical Insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions is designed for short-term international travelers who want access to quality healthcare worldwide. This single-trip travel medical plan is available for travelers up to age 84 and helps fill medical and safety coverage gaps while traveling abroad. |
What Is the Platinum Single Trip Travel Medical Plan?
- International vacation travelers
- Cruises & tours
- Business travel
- Study abroad (short-term)
- Travelers NOT relocating long-term
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Key Benefits of Blue Cross Blue Shield Platinum Single Trip- What This Plan Covers:
The Platinum Single Trip Travel Medical plan acts as your primary medical insurance while abroad. (Based on plan details) you have coverage for medically necessary medical expenses, including emergency care, medical evacuation, and medical assistance while traveling. You have access to BCBS Global from several options when assistance is needed. The phone app that is available to all BCBS Global travelers is a great place to start.
- Emergency medicall coverage abroad
- Medicaly necessary care
- Medical Evacuation
- Access to global provider network
- Assistance with finding and paying for care
- Health and safety support services
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| Who Should Consider This Plan Type? - The Platinum Single Trip Plan is designed to cover those who are traveling outside the United States for a short period of time. This would include trips for vacations, education, business, short visits to your favorite place abroad, just about any reason you travel abroad and want coverage for unexcpected health and safety issues that could arise. For those seeking to travel for longer than 6 months you will need to consider a different product designed specifically for the long term stay. BCBS Global offers their Global Worldwide Premier Plan for Expats as does Cigna Global. |
Eligibility, Age Limits & Coverage Duration - The Platinum Single Trip Travel Medical plan is typically purchased before international travel begins. In some cases, coverage may be available for travelers who have already departed, subject to plan rules and waiting periods. Coverage start dates and eligibility requirements vary, so purchasing early is recommended.
Purchase timing: Although it is not neccesary to enroll in your BCBS Global Travel Medical Plan far in advance, you must make sure that you have purchased coverage and it is in place prior to your departure date. It is smart to make sure you have ample time to make sure your information is correct on your travel documents and if any changes to your policy prior to departure is neccessary you have time to get it done.
- Are there any age limits? Up to age 95
- Single Trip Only
- Short-term duration - up to 182 Days
- Can I buy this after departure? Single Trip Platinum must be purchased prior to your departure date
- Plan cannot be purchased after leaving on your trip
- When does the coverage start? Coverage begins based on approved Departure Date
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Helpful FAQ's
- Is this medical insurance or travel insurance? This is a travel medical insurance plan designed to provide medical and emergency benefits outside your home country.
- Does Single Trip Platinum meet visa requirements? This is a travel medical insurance plan designed to provide medical and emergency benefits outside your home country.
- Can I buy this plan after I’ve already left home? No — This plan is generally purchased before departure.
- Does this plan cover pre-existing conditions? Yes as long as you have and maintain existing underlying coverage. Examples of underlying coverage are Individual medical plans such as ACA Compliant plan, (Healthcare.gov), a group policy, Medicare. Please note: MEDICAID IS NOT considered Underlying Coverage.
- Does the plan cover telemedicine? Yes Unlimited telemedicine is provided at no cost.
- If I need medical care or emergency evacuation are pre-existing conditions still covered? Both are covered, even for pre-existing conditions. So you’ll never have to wonder "what if something happens?" while you're trying to enjoy your trip.
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For More Information about the Single Trip Gold and Platinum plans:
- Click Here for More Detailed Information about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Single Trip Plans...
- Click Here if you are planning to be abroad for more than 182 days...
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