Overview
Safe Travels USA Comprehensive is a comprehensive coverage plan for non-US residents visiting USA. You can obtain an instant quote and/or purchase online on this website. The insurance coverage can start as early as the next day or any future date you specify. After purchase, ID cards can be downloaded from MyAccount at any time; there is a link in the purchase confirmation email.
What is covered and not covered?
The insurance company will generally pay for new medical conditions, injuries or accidents that may occur after the effective date of the policy. It does not cover any expenses related to pre-existing conditions, preventive check ups, immunizations or maternity.
Prescription drugs are covered up to the lower amount of either the policy maximum or $250,000. More information.
Acute onset of a pre-existing condition is covered up to $20,000 for ages up to age 64 and $10,000 for ages 65-69.
Dental is covered only up to $250 for acute pain to sound and natural teeth.
Safe Travels USA Comprehensive will cover outside the home country including during travel. It covers loss of checked luggage up to $1,000.
When Telemedicine is utilized, medical professionals can be reached over the phone for real-time medical assistance.
How do I use the insurance?
Please look at the detailed description.
How much is covered?
First, you will have to pay your annual deductible (varies from $0 to $5,000) before the insurance company starts paying anything for the covered expenses, even for doctor visits and you will need to continue to pay all the money yourself until you have completely satisfied the deductible. The deductible is not just for the hospitalization. There is no concept of copay.
Then, the plan pays 100% up to the selected policy maximum, ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000, depending upon your age.
Example:
Let's assume that you have purchased a $50,000 policy maximum with a $100 deductible for 3 months.
Let's assume that the doctor charges you $150/visit and you need to visit several times.
The first time you visit the doctor, you will have to pay all of that $100 yourself, which will satisfy your annual deductible. After the deductible is met, the plan will pay 100% of the remaining $50.
When you visit the doctor next time, and he charges you $150, you will not have to pay a deductible as you have already completely satisfied your annual deductible.
For any subsequent treatment (whether for the same condition or a different condition), you don't have to pay the deductible again.
After that, the insurance company will pay 100% for covered medical expenses, up to $50,000. If you incur any expenses beyond $50,000, you will be responsible to pay that amount.
Let's assume that you were in an accident and are hospitalized for 2 days. The hospital charges $12,000 per day for a total bill of $24,000. Assuming this is the first instance of your needing to use the insurance, you pay your $100 deductible and the insurance company will pay the rest.
Even if you extend your insurance after the initial 3 months, you don't have to pay the deductible again.
Benefits Updated: 10/15/2024