Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, Medical Evacuation
Obtaining medical treatment and hospital care abroad can be expensive, and medical evacuation to the U.S. can cost more than $50,000. Note that U.S. medical insurance is generally not accepted outside the United States, nor do the Social Security Medicare and Medicaid programs provide coverage for hospital or medical costs outside the United States.
If your insurance policy does not cover you abroad, it is a good idea to consider purchasing a short-term policy that does. There are health insurance policies designed specifically to cover travel. Many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover health care expenses incurred overseas including emergency services such as medical evacuations.
This website offers short-term travel medical insurance (including medical evacuation),
trip cancellation insurance, and travel extreme sport coverage through International Medical Group (IMG); Our worldwide accidental death and dismemberment coverage is offered through Petersen International Underwriters & Lloyd's of London. Click either a link in the box to the right or a topic below for a information or a free quote:
The names of some of the companies (including International Medical Group and Petersen International Underwriters) offering short-term health and emergency assistance policies are listed on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1215.html.
