Traveling abroad with a history of pre-existing medical conditions? Understanding the differences between Full Pre-Existing Condition Coverage and Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Conditions is important while choosing the right INF travel medical insurance plan for your needs.
Full Pre-existing Condition Coverage | Acute Onset of Pre-existing Conditions Coverage | |
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Definition | Covers all eligible medical expenses related to your pre-existing medical condition(s) without requiring them to be sudden or unexpected. | Covers only sudden, unexpected, and life-threatening flare-ups of pre-existing conditions. It does not cover routine treatment, medication refills, or slow progression. |
Example | You have diabetes. You need insulin refills, routine checkups, or hospitalization due to a gradual complication - these can be covered. You have hypertension and develop kidney complications - still covered, even if the complication develops slowly over time. |
You have asthma. A sudden severe asthma attack occurs while traveling - covered. You have high blood pressure and suddenly suffer a stroke - covered. But if your blood pressure is gradually increasing and you need medication adjustments - not covered. |
Covers gradual worsening | Yes | No |
Covers routine medication | Yes | No |
Covers sudden, unexpected flare-up | Yes | Yes |
Premium cost | Higher | Lower |
No “sudden onset” restriction — chronic, ongoing, and progressive conditions are covered. Benefits and limits depend on the policy maximum and deductible you choose. Often comes with higher premiums because the insurer is taking on more predictable risk. |
Must be unexpected — not something your doctor advised you to treat before travel. Usually requires you to seek treatment within a certain time frame after symptoms appear (e.g., within 24 hours). Generally cheaper premium than “Full Pre-existing” coverage. |
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Plan | INF Premier X insurance, INF Elite X insurance, INF Elite X 90 insurance, INF Elite Plus X insurance, Premier Plus X insurance (Both offer options for full pre-existing condition coverage, depending on the plan option and the age.) |
SafeVista Comprehensive insurance |
At AmericanVisitorInsurance we help visitors to US decide between acute onset and full pre-existing condition coverage by providing side-by-side plan comparisons, detailed definitions, and clear explanations of what each INF US travel insurance for pre-existing conditions offers. Specific plans (such as INF Elite X insurance or INF Premier:) are suggested as options if full pre-existing coverage is required. Peace of mind for high-risk travelers especially if the travelers have chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or require regular medical management, full pre-existing coverage in INF travel insurance for USA eliminates financial risk from ongoing care or complications.
Coverage type Full Pre-Existing conditions
Policy maximum?
$100,000, $150,0000, $300,000, $500,000, $1,000,000
Deductible options?
$75, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000
Period of coverage?
90 days to 364 days
Policy maximum?
Ages 0–69: $300,000
Deductible options?
$75, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000
Maximum age limit?
Up to 69 years
Coverage type Full Pre-existing condition
Policy maximum?
$150,0000, $300,000
Deductible options?
$500, $1,000, $2,500, $5000
Period of coverage?
90 days to 364 days
Policy maximum?
Ages 0–69: $150,000, $250,000, $300,000, $500,000, $1,000,000.
Ages 70–99: $75,000
Deductible options?
$100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000
Maximum age limit?
Up to 99 years
Policy maximum?
Ages 0–69: $150,000, $250,000, $300,000
Ages 70–99: $75,000
Deductible options?
$100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000
Maximum age limit?
Up to 99 years
Coverage type Acute on set of Pre-existing condition
Policy maximum?
Ages 0–69: $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.
Ages 70–99: $100,000
Deductible options?
$0, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000
Period of coverage?
10 days to 364 days
Maximum age limit
Up to 99 years
The cost of INF pre-existing travel insurance starts at $158 per month. The price may vary depending on the traveler’s age, policy maximum, deductible, and travel duration..
In this table SafeVista Comprehensive rates are based on a monthly basis, while all other plan rates are based on a 90-day period with a $250 deductible applies to all plans, except for Elite Plus, which has a $500 deductible.
Plan Name | Medical maximum | Age 50 | Age 60 | Age 70 | Age 80 to 99 |
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SafeVista Comprehensive insurance | $100,000 - $1,000,000 | $158 - $225 | $215 - $247 | $320 | $789 |
Premier X insurance | $100,000 - $1,000,000 | $377 - $580 | $405 - $623 | $1,088 | $1,641 |
Premier Plus X insurance | $300,000 | $1,150 | $1,190 | Not Available | Not Available |
Elite X insurance | $150,000 - $1,000,000 | $962 - $1,033 | $1,369 - $1,473 | $3,268 | $4,194 |
Elite 90 X insurance | $150,000 - $1,000,000 | $1,112 - $1,195 | $1,584 - $1,705 | $3,786 | $4,861 |
Elite X Plus insurance | $150,000 - $1,000,000 | $1,481 - $1,560 | $1,863 - $1,977 | $3,646 | $4,788 |