Patriot Exchange Program Insurance

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What is Patriot Exchange student insurance?

Patriot Exchange insurance is a cheapest health insurance for international students plan offered by IMG (International Medical Group) for the medical insurance needs of international students (F1 visa holders in the US), scholars, and cultural exchange participants (J visa holders in the US) studying or engaging in educational programs abroad. The plan offers comprehensive medical benefits, including hospitalization, doctor visits, emergency medical evacuation, prescription drugs, and more, ensuring that students have access to necessary medical care while away from home. Most plan options are designed to meet the U.S. J1 and J2 visa travel insurance requirements, as well as other visa types.

The plan pays 10% of the first $10,000 with an out of pocket maximum of $1,000 within the provider network in the US, and the plan pays 20% with no cap (besides the maximum of the plan; so it’s a straight 80/20 plan) in outside the network in the US. Outside the US, there is no coinsurance. This plan offers coverage for minimum of 1 month up to 12 months and it can be renewable up to 48 months. It offers $5 co-pay per visit to Student Health Center. Offers 24/7 access to tele-health providers for non-emergency care within the US. covers Pre-existing conditions after 12 months of continuous coverage $500 per period of coverage; $1,500 lifetime maximum.

After a waiting period of 12 months, charges for conditions existing within 36 months before the effective date, can be covered up to $500 per period of coverage and $1,500 maximum limit. The plan offers up to a $5,000 maximum limit for a sudden and unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing. Complete your Patriot Exchange insurance application form to ensure you have the coverage you need while studying abroad.

After buying the plan, the plan, students can access their Patriot Exchange student insurance id card and all plan document through the Patriot Exchange insurance login portal. At American Visitor Insurance, students in the USA can contact the, USA Travelers can contact the Patriot Exchange insurance customer service for assistance with plan details, quotes, and other queries. Please contact us at (877)-340-7910 and our licensed agents will be glad to help you!

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International Medical Group
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Policy maximum
Maximum limits from $50k, $100k, $250k, 500k, 5M
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Period of Coverage
1 month up to 12 months
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SiriusPoint Specialty Insurance Corporation
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AM Best Rating: "A-" (Excellent) and A- by Standard & poor's
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Part of United Healthcare network United Healthcare Provider Network
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  • F1 & J1 students visa holders
  • Medical Coverage
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Deductible options
Deductible options from
$0, $100, $250, $500

How much is Patriot Exchange student travel insurance coverage?

The policy maximum amount of coverage is the cumulative total amount of Dollar amount benefit that is available by Patriot Exchange student insurance. Once reached, no other benefits will be available. Patriot exchange student program insurance has policy maximum options of $50,000, $100,00, $250,000, 500,000, 10,00,000

What is a deductible in Patriot Exchange student insurance?

The deductible is the Dollar amount that insured travelers need to pay for coverage before the Patriot Exchange student travel insurance actually starts to pay. Patriot Exchange student insurance has deductible options of $0, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,0000, $10,0000, $25,0000.

What is a PPO network in Patriot Exchange health insurance?

A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a network of highly qualified doctors, well-recognized hospitals, medical providers/facilities who are contracted by IMG to offer services to insureds. This will help reduce the insured’s out-of-pocket costs. Patriot Exchange student insurance PPO Network is United Healthcare network and First Health Network.

What is a Coinsurance in IMG Patriot Exchange program insurance?

Co-insurance is the percentage of eligible expenses the company will pay after the deductible is met. If the insured receives treatment in the PPO Network, Patriot Exchange student insurance pays 10%. And Outside the PPO Network the plan pays 20% of eligible expenses up to $10,000, then 100% up to the maximum Limit.

What are the key highlights of IMG Patriot Exchange insurance?

  • Covers pre existing condition after 12 months waiting period
  • Emergency medical evacuation covered up to policy maximum
  • Urgent Care Clinic covered up to $50 copay.
  • Student Health Center covered up to $5 copay per visit
  • It is a very affordable plan and meets J visa requirements and F Visa for international students.
  • Medical insurance for students studying abroad or participants of cultural exchange programs.
  • The student can buy this plan with a sports rider to cover activities such as downhill skiing.

What are the Patriot Exchange eligibility criteria?

  • Designed for international students, scholars, and dependents on F1, J1, M1, and other student visas.
  • Ideal for those participating in educational or cultural exchange programs in the U.S.
  • Be at least 31 days old but not yet 65 year old.
  • Be physically and legally residing in the destination country with the intent to reside there for at least 30 days on the effective date and at renewal.
  • Not be hospitalized, disabled, pregnant or HIV+ on the initial effective date.
  • Be the spouse or child of a participant and reside outside their primary country of residence for a temporary period of time

What are the coverage conditions for the Patriot Exchange international student insurance?

  • Coverage and benefits are subject to the deductible and coinsurance, and all terms of the Certificate of Insurance and Master Policy
  • Coverage under this plan is secondary to any other coverage
  • Coverage and benefits are for medically necessary, usual, reasonable, and customary charges only
  • Charges must be administered or ordered by a physician
  • Charges must be incurred during the period of coverage or benefit period
  • Claims must be presented to IMG for payment within ninety (90) days from the date the claim was incurred.

How much does Patriot Exchange cost per month?

The Patriot Exchange insurance cost is ranges from $56 to $85 per month. This is dependent on the factors namely age of the student, the plan maximum and the deductible.

The higher the plan limit, the higher will be the premium, while the higher the deductible the lower will be the premium. Students up to age of 64 years can choose maximum limits of $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000, $5,000,000.

For example here is the cost of patriot exchange for students studying in USA with a deductible of $250.

Age of traveler Medical Maximum $50,000 Medical Maximum $100,000
Under 18 - 24 years $56 $65
25 – 30 years $74 $85
31 – 40 years $74 $85

What are the benefits of Patriot Exchange health insurance?

  • Eligible medical expenses help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Hospital room and board help Average semi-private room rate, including nursing services
    In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Surgery help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Intensive care unit help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Bedside visit help $1,500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Student Health Center help $5 co-pay per visit. Not subject to deductible.
    Dental Treatment help
    • Period of Coverage Limit: $350 (Treatment due to Unexpected pain to sound, natural teeth)
    • Period of Coverage Limit per Injury: $500 (Non-emergency Treatment at a Dental Provider due to an Accident)
    • In-Network: N/A
    • Out-of-Network: 90%
    • International: 100%
    Traumatic Dental Injury help
    • Subject to Deductible and Coinsurance
    • Up to the Maximum Limit
    • Treatment at a Hospital Facility due to an Accident
    • Additional Treatment for the same Injury rendered by a Dental Provider will be paid at 100%
    • In-Network: 90%
    • Out-of-Network: 80%
    • International: 100%
    Mental/Nervous help Not covered if incurred in student health center; Inpatient: $10K maximum limit; Outpatient: $50 maximum limit per day. $500 maximum limit
    In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
  • Interfacility ambulance transfer help Company pays 100%
    Natural disaster help $250 per day and maximum limit of five days for accommodations. Not subject to deductible.
    Political evacuation and repatriation help $100,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    Emergency medical evacuation help Up to the maximum limit
    Return of mortal remains or cremation/burial help Up to the maximum limit for return of mortal remains or ashes to country of residence, or $5k maximum limit for cremation or local burial at the place of death. Not subject to deductible
    Emergency local ambulance help Up to the maximum limit.
    Return of minor children help $100,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    Natural disaster evacuation help $25,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    Emergency reunion help $100,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    Remote transportation help $5,000 per certificate period / $20,000 maximum limit
    Terrorism help Up to $50,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
    Political Evacuation & Repatriation help
    • Maximum Limit: $10,000
    • Must be approved in advance by the Company
    • In-Network: 100%
    • Out-of-Network: 100%
    • International: 100%
  • Pre-Certification 50% reduction of eligible medical expenses if pre-certification provisions are not met
    Physician visits help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Teladoc Consultation help Company pays 100% within the U.S.; mental and nervous disorders not covered (Group plans only)
    Urgent Care Clinic help $50 copay. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected.
    Not subject to deductible
    In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Walk-In Clinic help $20 copay. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected.
    Not subject to deductible
    In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Physical Therapy help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
    Prescription Drugs and Medications help Period of Coverage limit: $250K per person
    Obtained through Retail Pharmacy, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Room and Outpatient Office Visits.Dispensing maximum for Retail Pharmacy: 90 days per prescription
    In-Network: Not Covered
    Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
    International: 100% up to policy maximum
  • Mental/Nervous help Inpatient Mental or Nervous / Substance Abuse
    • Maximum Limit: $10,000
    • Not covered if incurred at the Student Health Center
    • Not covered if incurred at the Student Health Center
    • In-Network: 90%
    • Out-of-Network: 80%
    • International: 100%
    Outpatient Mental or Nervous / Substance Abuse
    • Maximum Limit per day: $50
    • Maximum Limit: $500
    • Not covered if incurred at the Student Health Center
    • In-Network: 90%
    • Out-of-Network: 80%
    • International: 100%
  • Pre-Existing Condition help After 12 months of continous coverage $500 per period of coverage; $1,500 lifetime maximum.
    Charges resulting directly or indirectly from or relating to any Pre-existing Condition that existed within 36 months prior to the Effective Date are excluded until the Insured Person has maintained 12 months of continuous coverage under this insurance.

How much does Patriot Exchange student insurance cost per month?

The Patriot exchange student program insurance cost is ranges from $56 to $85 per month. This is dependent on the factors namely age of the student, the plan maximum and the deductible.

The higher the plan limit, the higher will be the premium, while the higher the deductible the lower will be the premium. Students up to age of 64 years can choose maximum limits of $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000, $5,000,000.

For example here is the cost of patriot exchange cost per month for students studying outside USA with a deductible of $250.

Age of student Medical Maximum $50,000 Medical Maximum $100,000
Under 18 - 24 years $39 $47
25 – 30 years $47 $53
31 – 40 years $47 $53

What are the optional benefits of IMG Patriot Exchange insurance?

Patriot Exchange international student insurance allows you to purchase an optional rider at the time of application. These optional riders provide additional coverage for a minimal charge.

1. IMG Patriot Exchange offers an Adventure Sports Rider

  • Available for those up to the age of 65 years.
  • Activities Covered upto lifetime maximum: abseiling, BMX, bobsledding, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hot air ballooning, jungle zip lining, parachuting, paragliding, parascending, rappelling, skydiving, spelunking, whitewater kayaking or whitewater rafting in water less than Class V difficulty, wildlife safaris, and windsurfing
  • Each and every activities are carried out in strict adherence with the instruction, best practices, and recommendations for safe practices as prescribed by a Governing Body or Authority.
Age Maximum limit
0-49 years $50,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness
50-59 years $30,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness
60-64 years $15,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness

2. Chaperone/Faculty Leader Replacement Rider

Available for groups only

All Insured Persons who have elected the Chaperone / Faculty Leader Replacement Rider will be entitled to the benefits listed below.Chaperone / Faculty Leader Replacement (for groups only): $3K lifetime maximum

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3. Mobile Device Protection

Available for individuals only

Cell phones are essential when traveling internationally to keep you safe, connect with friends and family back home, and to take photos of your travels. Device protection provides coverage for repair or replacement of your cell phone if it is lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged during your trip-so you can continue your trip uninterrupted and stay digitally connected wherever you are in th e world.

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4. Add on Rider with and without collision sports

Available an individual and groups

For students looking at more protection IMG Patriot Exchange insurance now offer our Add-on Rider, covering personal liability,lost personal property, legal assistance up to $500 per period of coverage, and limited High School and College sports, which is available with and without Collision Sports coverage.

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What is the Patriot Exchange student Insurance PPO network?

Visitors insurance ppo network We have two different network providers for our plans.
United Healthcare Provider Network

IMG maintains when inside the U.S., the UnitedHealthCare options network which is a longstanding reputable tier one network that gives you more access to more doctors and services.

first Healthcare Provider Network

IMG maintains when inside the U.S., the www.firsthealthinternational.com which is a longstanding reputable tier one network that gives you more access to more doctors and services.

If you purchase Patriot Exchange health insurance program from IMG with a United Healtcare logo on your insurance card, please state the following when informing your healthcare provider about your IMG travel insurance - "My healthcare coverage uses the United Healthcare travel health insurance network."

When you get medical treatment in U.S. hospitals, you can reduce your out of pocket expenses if you use a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) that is covered by the IMG insurance policy. PPO networks are an organized network of thousands of reputed well established, qualified medical practitioners and highly regarded hospitals in the US. Your insurance ID card will indicate the PPO network that you can use. The PPO directory is regularly updated; however it is possible to have changes between updates. To confirm that the physician you have selected is in the PPO network, please contact the physician's office to confirm their participation.

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Patriot Exchange student medical insurance - FAQ's

1. What are the coverage limits of Patriot Exchange Insurance?

Patriot Exchange Insurance is a medical insurance plan for students and cultural exchange participants. It has different coverage limits depending on the plan option you choose. The policy maximum choices are $50K, $100K, $250K, or $500K per injury/sickness. This plan offers Coinsurance 90% up to $10K, then 100% up to the policy maximum within the PPO network. Outside the PPO network, the plan pays 80% up to the policy maximum. Outside the U.S., the plan covers 100% up to the policy maximum.

2. Do this Patriot Exchange plan cover sports-related illness or injuries?

IMG Patriot Exchange plan include customization options and add-ons, including add-on coverage for high school sports ;interscholastic, intramural, or club sports, personal liability and legal assistance.

3. How Does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Affect My Coverage?

Affordable Care Act affects the Non US students purchasing this plan. As non-resident aliens, international students, scholars and people involved in cultural exchange programs on F, J, Q, M Visas are not subject to the individual mandate for the first five years in the US. All other J categories are not subjected to the individual mandate for two years. Since international students are not subject to the mandate, they are not required to purchase a plan that meets PPACA requirements and can purchase the Patriot Exchange program.

4. How long can I renew Patriot Exchange?

Eligible insured can request coverage under the plan be renewed monthly for up to 12 month periods, for a maximum of 48 continuous months, as long as the premium is paid when due and the insured continues to meet the eligibility requirements of the plan.

5. Can F2 visa holder buy Patriot Exchange insurance?

Patriot Exchange is one of the best health insurance for f1 student's dependents which an F2 visa holder. The F2 visa holder can buy even if the corresponding F1 visa holder is not enrolled in the same plan.

6. Does IMG sell Cancel for Any Reason Insurance?

Yes, IMG does offer Cancel for any reason coverage as an add-on product on some of their trip insurance plans.

7. Unique feature of Patriot Exchange Student insurance

The Patriot Exchange student insurance plan is available for spouse and dependent children even if the primary F1 or J1 visa holder is not on this insurance plan. If a J1 Visa holder wants to buy this plan for his J2 spouse or children, then Patriot Exchange insurance plan can be purchased for the J2 visa holders. The same is true for F2 visa holders as they can buy Patriot Exchange student insurance even if the F1 visa holder is not on the Patriot exchange student insurance plan.

8. Are there any waiting periods or exclusions for pre-existing conditions?

Yes, there are some waiting periods and exclusions for pre-existing conditions under Patriot Exchange student health Insurance. Some of them are:

  • The plan does not cover any charges or expenses incurred during the first 12 months of coverage for a pre-existing condition that existed within 36 months before the effective date of coverage. This applies to all insured persons regardless of age or citizenship.
  • The plan does not cover any charges or expenses incurred for maternity care if conception occurred before the effective date of coverage. This applies to all insured persons regardless of age or citizenship.
  • The plan does not cover any charges or expenses incurred for treatment or surgery that is elective, experimental, investigational, or not medically necessary. This applies to all insured persons regardless of age or citizenship

10. How do I complete the Patriot Exchange Insurance application?

On American Visitors Insurance students can buy US student insurance using a paper application form either on monthly basics or yearly. On receiving the completed Patriot Exchange insurance application form and the payment, the Student Secure insurance policy will be emailed to the customer.

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What are the restrictions of Patriot Exchange health insurance program?

Patriot Exchange Insurance is not offering coverage for residents of Belarus, Russia, or Ukraine and travelers visiting Belarus, Russia, or Ukraine.

How do I file a claim with Patriot Exchange Insurance?

To file a claim with Patriot Exchange Insurance, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Claims Form: Access the Patriot Exchange insurance claims form online.
  2. Contact Customer Support: Call the toll-free number 1-800-628-4664 for guidance or assistance.
  3. Complete and Submit Documents: Fill out the claims form and send it, along with any required supporting documents, to the Claims Department:
    • Mailing Address: International Medical Group, P.O. Box 9162, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.
  4. Email Assistance: For additional help or inquiries, email customercare@imglobal.com.
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Hi,
Looking to buy your Patriot Exchange program.
I am a UK citizen and will be doing my Masters in Ohio, USA and have my F1 visa.

My University's own healthcare plan has stipulated if I take out my own healthcare plan they need to be based in the USA and the underwriters need to be American too. If the Insurance plans are not underwritten within the United States they do not meet waiver requirements. Plans that are not underwritten in the United States are not required to meet mandated benefit and underwriting regulations as set forth by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).


Can you please let me know as soon as you can.
Thanks,
Lisa
Hi Lisa,

The Patriot Exchange program is administered by the International Medical Group, which is based in Indianapolis.

The plan is underwritten and issued by SiriusPoint Specialty Insurance Corporation. SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT)

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