Patriot International Insurance is a travel medical insurance plan under IMG’s Patriot Travel Series, designed to provide temporary medical coverage for individuals, families, and groups traveling outside the USA . It is ideal for international vacationers, relatives visiting from overseas, and international business travelers, protecting you in the event of illness or injury abroad Patriot International insurance plan is available to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States.
Patriot International typically offers two main plan levels to suit different traveler needs:
Underwritten by SiriusPoint and holding an “A-” rating from A.M. Best, Patriot International ensures reliable and trusted coverage for international travelers. Available through American Visitor Insurance, it combines comprehensive protection with global support services for peace of mind during overseas travel.
Chiropractic Care
Up to $1,000,000
Prescription Drugs
Up to maximum limit
Urgent Care
Up to $25 copay
Chiropractic Care
Up to $8,000,000
Prescription Drugs
Up to the maximum limit
Urgent care
$25 copay
This expanded coverage ensures that travelers are protected against a wide range of medical and travel-related emergencies while abroad.
The best IMG Patriot travel insurance cost is ranges between $55 to $431 for a month. The cost depends on the age of the visitor, medical maximum coverage and deductible, and any visitors insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions.
| Plan Name | Maximum Coverage | 30 Years | 40 years | 50 years | 60 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot International Lite | $50,000 - $1,000,000 | $40 - $64 | $55 - $74 | $$94 - $117 | $121 - $144 |
| Patriot Platinum International | $1,000,000 - $8,000,000 | $54 - $104 | $116 - $158 | $197 - $243 | $245 - $294 |
The average cost of Patriot International plans is based on quotes for 250 deductible for one month.
Yes, Patriot International Insurance provides coverage for the acute onset of pre-existing conditions for both the Lite and Platinum plans. This means the plans will cover sudden and unexpected flare-ups of a pre-existing medical condition that require emergency treatment while traveling abroad.
Acute Onset Coverage Details by Plan| Home Nursing Care help | Up to the maximum limit (Upon direct transfer from an acute care facility) |
| Assistant Surgeon help | 20% of the primary surgeon’s eligible fee |
| Bedside visit help | $1,500 maximum limit. Must be hospitalized in an intensive care unit. Not subject to deductible |
| Outpatient Surgical / Hospital Facility help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Laboratory help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Pre-Admission Testing | Up to the maximum limit |
| Reconstructive Surgery help | Up to the maximum limit (surgery is incidental to and follows surgery that was covered under the plan) |
| Anesthesia help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Chiropractic Care help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Extended care facility help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Emergency eye examination help | $150 maximum limit. $50 deductible per occurrence. Subject to coinsurance. (Loss or damage to prescription corrective lenses due to an accident) |
| Hospital room and board help | Average semi-private room rate, including nursing services |
| Radiology / X-ray help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Physician visits help | Physician visits or services: Up to the maximum limit |
| Physical Therapy help | Up to the maximum limit (Medical order or treatment plan required) |
| Walk-In Clinic help | $15 copay. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected. Not subject to deductible |
| Urgent Care Clinic help | $25 copay for urgent care center. Copay is not applicable when the $0 deductible is selected. Not subject to deductible. |
| Traumatic Dental Injury help | Up to the maximum limit. Additional treatment for the same injury rendered by a dental provider will be paid at 100% |
| Surgery help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Intensive care unit help | Up to the overall maximum limit. |
| Durable medical equipment help | Up to the maximum limit |
| Emergency dental treatment help | $300 maximum limit due to accident or unexpected pain to sound natural teeth |
| Prescription Drugs and Medications help | Up to the plan maximum limit, may not exceed $250,000 (Dispensing limit per prescription: 90 days) |
| Supplemental Accident help | Maximum limit per covered accident: $300 |
| Hospital emergency room help | Outside the U.S: Up to the maximum limit Inside the U.S: Subject to a $250 deductible for each emergency room visit for treatment that does not result in direct inpatient hospital admission. Up to the maximum limit |
| Physician visits help | Up to the maximum limit |
| 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 $1,000,000 |
| 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 / $20k maximum limit |
| Terrorism help | Up to $50,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible |
| Accidental death & dismemberment help | $50,000 principal sum. Death must occur within 90 days of the accident. Not subject to deductible |
| Personal liability help | $25,000 combined maximum limit. Injury to a third person: $100 per injury deductible. Damage to a third person’s property: $100 per damage deductible. No coverage for injury to a related third party or damage to related third person’s property |
| Pet return help | $1,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible |
| Small Pet Common Air Carrier Accidental Death help | $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible (For a pet cat or dog up to 30 pounds traveling with the insured person) |
| Return travel help | $10,000 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible |
| Identity theft help | $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible |
| Common carrier accidental death help | $25,000 per insured child, $100k per insured adult, $250,000 maximum limit per family. Not subject to deductible |
| Lost luggage help | $50 per item, $500 maximum limit. Not subject to deductible |
| Telehealth | Optional add-on available |
Every traveler’s situation is unique. Patriot International plans from American Visitor Insurance provide flexible coverage for real-world scenarios, ensuring travelers are protected wherever they go.
The Scenario:
Arjun needed a plan that met German visa and university requirements while providing real medical coverage. German public health insurance was expensive, and navigating foreign insurance from India was difficult.
Solution:
Arjun purchased Patriot International through American Visitor Insurance. When he fractured his wrist during a football match, the plan covered X-ray, cast, and specialist follow-up, leaving him with $0 out-of-pocket after deductible. He renewed for his second year without hesitation.
The Scenario:
Maria was traveling for work and wanted insurance that would cover unexpected medical emergencies, hospitalization, or urgent care while abroad. She also wanted coverage for medical evacuation in case she needed to be flown home for treatment.
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The Traveler can purchase an optional rider at the time of application. The optional riders provide additional coverage for a minimal charge.
Available for those up to the age of 65 years.
If you are a thrill-seeking traveler who enjoys life's more adventurous activities, you may want to consider adding supplemental coverage to your plan. The Adventure Sports Rider provides coverage for injuries sustained during certain extreme sports that would otherwise be excluded from your insurance policy.
This plan covers any Illness or Injury sustained while taking part in activities designated as Adventure Sports, which are limited to the following: abseiling, BMX, bobsledding, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hot air ballooning, jungle zip lining, parachuting, paragliding, parascending, rappelling, skydiving, spelunking and windsurfing.
| Age | Maximum limit |
|---|---|
| 0-49 years | $50,000 certificate period |
| 50-59 years | $30,000 certificate period |
| 60-64 years | $15,000 certificate period |
Groups may purchase the Chaperone/Faculty Leader Replacement Rider in the event that an insured person who is designated as a Chaperone/Faculty Leader by the sponsoring organization has an unexpected death of a relative, a medical emergency, or the substantial destruction of the principal residence in his/her home country, which causes the insured person to have to cancel or interrupt travel, this plan covers reimbursement up to $3,000 for the expense of a round trip economy airline ticket for a replacement Chaperone/Faculty Leader. (avaliable on group plans)
The AD&D rider will pay you or your beneficiaries up to $400,000 if your death or dismemberment is the direct result of an accident.
This optional coverage is available for the primary insured person only. This coverage is in addition to the Accidental Death and Dismemberment already included in the plans. Coverage must be purchased for a minimum of three months.
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Available in select countries on individual plans 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.
Available an individual plans U.S. residents only
Should something unexpected happen before or during your trip, this rider can protect you from financial losses with coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delay benefits, and more. While all Patriot plans include benefits for return travel, the Trip Cancellation, Interruption, & Travel Delay Rider provides coverage for trip cancellation, travel delay, and trip interruption perils. II you are prevented from taking your trip for a covered, unforeseen reason, travel insurance can reimburse up to 100% of your prepaid, non-refundable payments or deposits that would otherwise be forfeited.
Insured Person meets the eligibility requirements, they are eligible for this rider
Inpatient or Outpatient Services:
| Benefit | Limits |
|---|---|
| Teladoc Consultation | Mental or Nervous Disorders are not covered Applicable in the United States Coverage for a Teladoc Consultation is not a determination that any specific condition discussed, raised or identified during such consultation is covered under this insurance. The Company reserves the right to decline future claims relating to or arising from any condition discussed, raised or identified during a Teladoc Consultation where the Illness or Injury is otherwise excluded under this Certificate of Insurance. |
When outside the U.S., you can also enjoy access to quality healthcare worldwide with our IMG's proprietary International Provider Access (IPA network) that includes more than 45,000 accomplished physicians and facilities allows you to access quality care worldwide. The IPA search tool will identify providers with direct billing.
local_hospital IPA network local_hospital Find Provider NetworkTo file a claim with Patriot International Insurance, follow these steps:
Patriot medical insurance is not available for Belarus, Russia and Ukraine residents and for travelers to these countries.
Patriot International Lite offers essential medical coverage with a maximum limit of up to $1,000,000, deductibles from $0–$2,500, and extensions up to 24 months ideal for budget-conscious or shorter-trip travelers. Patriot International Platinum offers premium coverage up to $8,000,000, deductibles from $0–$25,000, extensions up to 36 months, built-in Telehealth, and Evacuation Plus best for long-term travelers seeking maximum protection.
Both plans can be purchased for up to 12 months initially. Patriot International Lite can be extended up to 24 continuous months, while Patriot International Platinum can be extended up to 36 continuous months.
Patriot International Platinum includes Telehealth as a built-in benefit, giving you 24/7 access to board-certified doctors via phone or video. For Patriot International Lite, Telehealth is available as an optional add-on at an additional cost.
Yes. Patriot International is one of IMG's most trusted and widely used travel medical insurance plans globally. Both Lite and Platinum plans offer flexible coverage maximums, emergency medical evacuation, COVID-19 coverage, and access to IMG's international provider network making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for travelers seeking serious medical protection outside their home country.
Yes. U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States are eligible for Patriot International. Patriot International Lite and Platinum both include incidental emergency coverage for time spent in the U.S. during your trip up to 2 weeks giving U.S.-based travelers added flexibility without losing coverage continuity.
Patriot International Platinum is the recommended choice for senior travelers. It offers a maximum coverage limit of up to $8,000,000, built-in Telehealth for 24/7 virtual doctor access, Evacuation Plus for non-life-threatening hospitalizations, and higher emergency evacuation benefits providing seniors with the comprehensive protection needed for international travel. Note that Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Conditions coverage is available for travelers under age 70 on both plans.
Yes. Both Patriot International Lite and Platinum meet Schengen visa minimum coverage requirements of €30,000, covering emergency medical treatment and repatriation across all 27 Schengen member states. Patriot International Platinum offers up to $8,000,000 in coverage far exceeding the minimum making it the stronger choice for embassy submissions and longer European stays.
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