Pre-Existing Conditions travel insurance for Older Travelers
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Here at American Visitor Insurance we are always striving to get you the best pre-existing conditions coverage options possible for your travels or for your visitors! We recently added a new policy to our line up and we'd like to introduce you to it! We have teamed up with Trawick International to offer a new array of traveler and student plans.
One of their policies we find quite note-worthy since it offers the highest coverage for pre-existing conditions that we have found for persons over 70 years of age. Their policy called, Safe Travels USA Comprehensive, is for non-US citizens visiting the United States. It boasts maximums of $50K, $100K, $250K, $500K, and $1 million dollars.
This plan offers coverage for Acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 69 years the limit is up to the medical maximum purchased per period of coverage and for any coverage related to cardiac disease, coverage is limited to $25,000.Up to $25,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit for Emergency Medical Evacuation.
We are proud and excited to offer this option since we know there are many clients concerned about pre-existing conditions while in the US and we can now offer a significant benefit for this age group (up to age 89). The US is known for it's expensive healthcare system for visitors. The cost of routine physician visit is very expensive in the US.
The common ailments like Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia admitted to an emergency room would cost around $25K. Stroke resulting in ICU for about 10 days would cost $120K, Heart attack treatment with medical bills for ambulance, hospital emergency room, ICU, EKG and MRI heart scans and continuing care from cardiologists would cost about $20K, The average treatment cost of acute kidney failure in the USA was over $22K in 2018.
Therefore it is very important to make sure that our US Travel health insurance is taken care of to make us feel safe and secured in a new unknown place. Some visitor insurance plans from INF cover these pre-existing medical ailments. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our friendly agents who can step you through the process and help you find the right plan for you and your visitors!
We have US visa medical insurance plans from other reputed insurance companies offering pre-existing conditions visitors medical insurance coverage to older travelers as follows:
Atlas Travel and Atlas Premium plans from WorldTrips: These plans provide worldwide coverage and provide coverage for acute onset of pre-existing condition up to age 80.
Travel Medical plans from Seven Corners: This set of plans provide worldwide coverage and provide some coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to the age 79.
Safe Travels USA Comprehensive: This plan provides coverage for acute onset of pre existing conditions for people up to the age of 89. However the coverage reduces for people above age 65.
For people up to age 69 the plan covers up to policy maximum for acute onset of pre-existing condition and pays $25K for cardiac related conditions.
Visitors Protect from International Medical Group (IMG) offers coverage pre-existing conditions for travelers aged 70 years and above up to $20K with deductible $1,500.
Patriot Platinum from International Medical Group (IMG) offers coverage for Sudden and unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing conditions for travelers aged 70 years and above up to $2,500.
Visit USA from Travel insurance services offers coverage of $2.5k for travelers aged 70 years and above for sudden onset of pre-existing conditions
INF Premier plan: This is a Fixed benefit plan providing policy maximum options of $100k, $150k, $300k, $500k and $1M for the age of 0-69 and $100K for the age range of 70-99. This is a full pre existing coverage plan where the coverage includes doctor appointments, blood tests, special care, urgent care which would not be covered under “full pre-xisting” coverage plans.
Premier plan provides policy maximum $100K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $20K/$40K with deductible $1K/$5K, policy maximum $150K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $30K/$60K with deductible $1K/$5K and policy maximum $300K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $50K/$100K with deductible $1K/$5K , policy maximum $500K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $150K/$200K with deductible $1K/$5K for age 0 to 69 years and policy maximum $1KK covers pre-existing condition maximum of $150K/$200K with deductible $1K/$5K for age 0 to 69 years.
For age 70 to 99 years for policy maximum $100K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $15K/$25K with deductible $1K/$5K.
INF Elite: This is a comprehensive plan and is the and unique among comprehensive plans due to the offering of “full” coverage for pre existing conditions as described above.Provides policy maximum options of $150k, $250k, $300k, $500k and $1M for the age of 0-69 and $75K for the age range of 70-99.
Covers full pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K, $30K, $40K, or $50K subject to deductibles of $1,500, $2K, $2,500, $5K, or $10K for age 0 to 69 years and for policy maximum $75K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $20K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 70 to 99 years.
INF Elite Plus: This plan covers Preventive & maintenance care and coverage for full body physicals. This is a comprehensive plan and is the and unique among comprehensive plans due to the offering of “full” coverage for pre existing conditions as described above. Provides policy maximum options of $150k, $250k and $300k for the age of 0-69 and $75K for the age range of 70-99.
Elite Plus plan with policy maximum $150K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 0 to 69 years and for policy maximum $75K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $20K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 70 to 99 years.
INF Elite 90: This is a comprehensive plan and is the and unique among comprehensive plans due to the offering of “full” coverage for pre existing conditions as described above. Covers 90% of eligible medical expenses. Provides policy maximum options of $150k, $250k, $300k, $500k and $1M for the age of 0-69 and $75K for the age range of 70-99.
Covers full pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K, $30K, $40K, or $50K subject to deductibles of $1,500, $2K, $2,500, $5K, or $10K for age 0 to 69 years and for policy maximum $75K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $20K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 70 to 99 years.
INF Premier Plus: Premier Plus plan which covers both preventive care, full body physicals & pre-existing conditions for Non-US citizens & anyone visiting USA ,Canada,Mexico and traveling worldwide outside their home country.Provides policy maximum $300k for the age of 0-69 years.
Premier Plus plan provides policy maximum $300K covers pre-existing condition maximum of $50K/$100K with deductible $1K/$5K for age 0 to 69 years.
What does visitors medical insurance cover?
- Health care expenses: Covers hospital expenses for sickness or accidents.
- Doctor visit: Insures Doctor visits for sudden injury or sickness.
- Pharmacy drugs: Doctor prescribed eligible pharmacy drugs expenses.
- Medical evacuation: Medical evacuation expenses to nearest facility included.
- Repat of remains: Repatriation of remains to home country included.
- Pre-existing conditions: Some plans insure acute onset of pre-existing conditions.
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Different types of US Visitors travel insurance
Fixed Benefit travel insurance
A fixed benefit or scheduled benefits travel insurance plan is the cheapest US travel insurance plan, however this is because the Fixed benefit travel insurance have a fixed limit of coverage for different medical benefits. Fixed benefit visitor insurance works well for small ailments but can be inadequate for more serious medical conditions involving hospitalisation.
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Comprehensive travel insurance provide full coverage for medical expenses up to the policy medical maximum limit. As opposed to fixed benefit visitor insurance there are no coverage limits for each benefit. It is much more expensive when compared to fixed benefit plans but also provides significantly superior coverage especially in case of a serious medical emergency or hospitalisation.
Pre-existing conditions Travel insurance for older travelers - FAQ's
1.What travel insurance is best for seniors?
For seniors above the age of 70, many plans provide a lower policy maximum with a couple of plans providing a policy maximum of $100K and $50K. Seniors visiting the US who are Non US citizens above 70 can purchase Atlas America, Safe Travels USA, Safe Travels USA Comprehensive, Safe Travels USA Cost Saver, Liaison Travel Plus.
Seniors above 80 and Non US citizens coming to the US can purchase Safe Travels USA Comprehensive, Safe Travels USA, Safe Travels USA Cost Saver
2. At what age does travel insurance become expensive?
Travel insurance starts costing higher with age and is noticeable after the age of 65. Most of the plans start limiting coverage for acute onset of pre-existing condition after this age. Some plans continue to provide good amount of benefits up to age of 79. Very few plans pay flexible benefits up to age 89.
However, the policy maximum on the plans get limited to $10K or $20K with most of the plans. Few of them provide up to $50K and very few provide $100K as the policy maximum.
3. What is a pre-existing condition for travel health insurance?
Simply put, a pre-existing condition is a disease or condition a person is already diagnosed with, being treated for, or has, with reasonable certainty before the start of the insurance policy. Companies use a "look back" period to determine if a condition will be considered pre-existing or not. Click here to Read more.
4. Are there any medical tests required to buy pre existing visitor insurance?
No, there are no medical tests required for purchasing visitor travel insurance to usa with pre existing conditions.
5. Which are the USA travel health insurance that cover Pre - Existing conditions?
The short term visitor insurance plans usually do not cover pre-existing medical conditions, however some plans do provide limited coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions**. You can compare the insurance plans that offer pre-existing condition coverage using our compare tool option.
6. Why should I get visitor medical insurance with coverage for pre-existing medical conditions?
Many people, although healthy and able to travel, particularly older travelers take medications for certain medical conditions. While these conditions can be called "normal" for a person of their age, not all people have these conditions and they will be classified as "pre-existing" by an insurance company.
If you do NOT have coverage for it, then the policy will pay $0 for any incident of it, emergency or not. The coverage you can get is limited to "acute onset" of a pre-existing condition which can cover an unexpected life-threatening emergency of the condition which would then give you as complete coverage as you could get for your travels or visitor. This is why we offer some options with this coverage for nearly all ages of travelers. For more information, go here.
7. Can you get travel insurance with a pre existing condition coverage?
Travel insurance plans usually cover unexpected or sudden sickness or injuries. Pre-existing condition is a condition a person has been diagnosed with, is being treated for, or has with reasonable medical certainty before the start of the plan". So a person does not need to know they have the condition for it to be considered pre-existing (a diagnosis is not required).
Some international travel insurance plans offer coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions. Acute onset of pre-existing conditions means sudden, unexpected emergency due to a pre-existing condition that can be dangerous to life and the traveler cannot wait to get treatment in the home country but to receive treatment immediately.
It should be noted that for acute onset coverage, treatment must be sought within the defined time period for the plan and chronic and congenital conditions may not be covered.
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Travel Insurance tips for Pre-Existing Conditions
Here are some travel insurance tips for travelers with pre-existing conditions:
- Choose a travel health insurance plan that covers pre-existing conditions.
- Read the policy carefully to understand what is covered and what is not.
- Be aware of any waiting periods for coverage of pre-existing conditions.
- Consider buying a visitors insurance policy with higher coverage limits.
- Carry a copy of your medical records and list of medications with you when traveling.
- Ensure that you carry your medical prescription and medicines during your trip.
- Know how to access medical care in your destination.
- Contact your visitors insurance provider immediately in case of any medical emergency.
- Disclose all pre-existing conditions when buying visitors health insurance.
- Follow all necessary procedures to file a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses.
Why is pre-existing conditions travel health insurance important?
There are many international travelers who have medical ailments and it is important for them to be well informed about visitors insurance for pre-existing conditions. Many of the regular travel insurance plans exclude any coverage for pre-existing conditions. The definition of pre-existing conditions varies for different insurance providers as they have a ‘look back’ period and any medical ailments during this look back period would be considered pre-existing. At American Visitor Insurance, we offer plans which do offer coverage for acute onset of a pre-existing condition, as well as full coverage for pre-existing conditions up to a clearly defined limit in the policy document. All of these details can be better understood by using our facility for comparing visitors insurance for pre-existing conditions.
How does pre-existing conditions travel insurance work?
Pre-existing conditions travel insurance plans are designed to provide coverage for conditions that existed or still exist which started before the insurance plan became effective. Normally , travel insurance provides coverage for unexpected medical emergencies, trip cancellation, baggage delay and loss and medical emergencies and hospitalization. The plans that cover pre-existing conditions can vary from one provider to the other.They also have limitations for age factor and do not provide coverage for most people above 70.It is important to review the policy carefully to see if it covers the things that you want to get coverage.
Pre existing condition is defined as the medical condition that has been diagnosed with or received treatment for certain period of time before the policy became effective.
Coverage exclusions: The pre -existing condition travel insurance may restrict the coverage for some specific conditions,and will have limitations around the age of the individual, or have waiting periods to start coverage.
Medical emergency coverage: If the traveler experiences medical emergency related to the pre-existing condition, during the trip, then the insurance will cover the eligible medical expenses.
Trip cancellation or Interruption: Some plans will provide coverage for trip cancellation related to the pre existing condition in case you need to cancel the trip for the medical issue.
Claims: For a covered claim, you need to file a claim with the insurance provider
Reviewing the policy: Before purchasing the plan, carefully review the policies terms and condition to understand the coverage, limitations and requirements for pre-existing conditions.
Pre-existing conditions coverage - FAQ's
1. How do I know if my pre-existing condition is covered by travel insurance?
Unfortunately, this simple question has a fairly complicated answer. The answer is: it depends. Firstly, it depends on whether you are a US resident traveling outside the US or a visitor to the US. US residents can purchase trip cancellation insurance that can cover pre-existing conditions and even plans that are travel medical only without cancellation often are more generous in their coverage of pre-existing conditions. These plans may have specific requirements in order to waive the usual exclusion of coverage for pre-existing conditions (like purchase them within a certain number of days of your initial trip deposit or that you have a primary domestic insurance plan in the US), so you should check these details carefully if this is important to you.
Non-US residents or US residents traveling into the US have much more limited options to insure their pre-existing conditions are covered. Some plans offer coverage for "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions. However, this is misleading, since a careful look at their definition excludes chronic or congenital disorders from such coverage. Chronic illnesses are those that worsen over time and congenital disorders are issues one is born with. They exclude emergencies due to chronic illness because they will say that is not "acute" it is simply a worsening of your condition. There are only two policies we know of that offer coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. They are INF Premier and INF Elite plans.
Firstly, they define pre-existing conditions in the following way: A pre-existing condition is a condition for which the insured received treatment or took medication for in the previous 12 months before the start of the policy. If the medication dosage has not changed and is taken as a maintenance medication, this would NOT count as a flare up or treatment of the condition. In that case, very stable conditions that have no flare ups in the past 12 months are not even excluded as pre-existing conditions. Conditions that have had flare ups or doctor recommended treatment or change in medication, are still covered by the plans but with a higher deductible and a lower maximum.
INF Elite (also INF Elite 90) are comprehensive plans offering fairly complete coverage. INF Premier is a fixed plan. Find details on these plans here.
The above plans must be purchased for at least 90 days and can be quite pricey for seniors, but they offer the only real coverage for chronic conditions.
The other option, of course, is to take a plans with little ($1K) or no coverage for pre-existing conditions and take a risk that that condition will not flare up during the trip.
2. What does full coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions mean?
INF plans boast they offer "full" coverage for pre-existing conditions. This can be a little misleading. Firstly, any regular treatment or medication that is required by the condition is never covered. The main advantage to the INF Elite and INF Premier is that they cover sudden illness/injury regardless of whether it is pre-existing or not. The only difference is that a pre-existing condition will be covered with a higher deductible at at a lower maximum than any other "new" illness or injury. However, coverage is not limited to an emergency or life-threatening situation.
3. What does "acute onset of pre-existing conditions" mean?
The "Acute Onset of a Pre-Existing Condition" is a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a pre-existing medical condition which occurs without any advance warning either in the form of physician recommendations or symptoms and requires immediate care (within 24 hours of first symptoms). A Pre-Existing Condition that is a chronic or congenital condition or that gradually becomes worse over time will not be considered acute onset.
The acute onset coverage benefit does not include coverage for known, scheduled, required, or expected medical care, drugs or treatment existent or necessary prior to the effective date of coverage. An example of this might be someone who has a food allergy or bee allergy and is unknowingly exposed to their allergen and requires immediate medical attention.
4. What is the difference between Full Pre-Existing & Acute Onset Insurance?
Acute onset of a pre-existing condition can be defined as the sudden & unexpected occurrence of a pre-existing condition which requires in-patient, emergency hospitalization within 24 hours of exhibiting first symptoms. The main difference between acute onset & full pre-existing is that with Full Pre-Existing coverage, is that one is covered for all pre-existing conditions and associated medical costs and this includes follow up visits, hospitalizations and doctor’s visits, etc. The acute onset coverage will only cover the in-patient hospitalization expense.
5. What are the limits of Full Pre-Existing plans under INF travel insurance?
Full Pre-existing means we will cover any issue regarding a pre-existing condition, however, if one is traveling to the United States solely for medical treatment, that will not be covered. INF plans do not cover any medical tourism related claims. Pre-existing conditions under the INF plans are covered with a higher deductible and a lower maximum than other illnesses or injuries. These are chosen or specified when you purchase you plan.
6. Do INF travel insurance plans really cover all pre-existing conditions?
Yes, the INF policies will cover any pre-existing issue that the traveler may have during their stay in the United States. This includes blood pressure, diabetes, kidney related issues and arthritis, all of which are covered by the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90 Plans.
7. Why are Full Pre-Existing plans more expensive than other visitor medical insurance usa plans?
The insurance company takes on an enormous risk by insuring individuals and including coverage for pre-existing conditions without any prior medical examination. Under the INF plans, you are paying more, but you are getting the full value for the money you pay given the very high cost of US healthcare. With the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90 Plans, even though it is expensive, you can have the comfort of knowing that you are covered for any emergency or contingency. This peace of mind given the expensive US healthcare expense is what makes INF plans worth it despite being expensive.
8. What services are covered under best travel insurance for usa visitors with full pre-existing coverage?
The list of covered services under Visitors insurance full pre-existing conditions coverage can be found on the American Visitor Insurance website of the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90 Plan pages. INF plans are open to green card holders
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- The INF Elite plans are designed for travelers who need coverage for full pre-existing medical conditions up to age 99 years. INF Elite plans are comprehensive plans available for people traveling to the US and provide flexible coverage. Minimum Purchase of 90 days is required on the plans.
- Safe Travels USA Comprehensive offers coverage for acute on set of pre-existing conditions up to 69 years. For persons under 70 covers medical treatment to policy maximum (cardiac-related treatment up to $25K).
- Atlas America Insurance is a comprehensive visitor insurance for acute on set of pre-existing conditions that covers Non-US citizens and Non-US residents while visiting the US up to age 79 years.The plan provides acute onset of non-chronic pre-existing conditions coverage..
- Patriot America plus is Comprehensive travel insurance covers acute on set of pre-existing conditions up to chosen maximum limit aged up to 70 years. This plan is available for Non US citizens travelling to the USA and US citizens and Non US citizens living abroad can buy this plan for visiting the US for short while. Plan is suitable for Green Card holders as long as they reside outside the US.
- Visitors Protect is Comprehensive visitor medical insurance offers pre-existing conditions up to age 99 years. Minimum Purchase of 90 days is required on the plan. It is an affordable plan for visitors visiting the US.
- Safe Travels USA is a cheap travel medical insurance plan that covers sudden, unexpected recurrence of a Pre-existing Condition for Non-US Citizens and Non-US Residents while visiting the USA up to 89 years.
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