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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Thank you for contacting about your insurance needs! Remember that visitor plans are only for unexpected medical problems while a person is traveling outside their home country. They do not cover regular, required treatment or medications. The plans in this email will cover emergencies whether they are due to a pre-existing condition or not. If a condition is very stable (past 24 months there have been no change in medications or flare ups), then the coverage is the normal maximum and deductible you chose. If there has been some change or flare up recently, then the coverage is limited to the "pre-existing" maximum and a higher deductible (you can choose it for some policies).
The first plan is a fixed plan offered by INF. If you are charged more than what they pay, then you must pay the difference. However, the plan is available for persons ages 90+ up to a maximum of $100,000 with a deductible of $250 or $500. It includes $20,000 for emergency medical evacuation and uses the Firth Health Network. However, the plan is good at any doctor or hospital. The plan also covers COVID-19 as any other illness (unless you are already sick). It is also available for green card holders and US citizens that have a valid residence address outside the US. The plan offers coverage in the US, Canada, and Mexico. This plan must be purchased for at least 90 days the first time it is purchased and then can be renewed for whole months after that.
This plan will cost $1195 for 90 days of coverage with a $100,000 maximum and a $250 deductible.
For all information about the plan, go here:
INF Premier X
The one more option below is comprehensive plan which offer better, more complete coverage.
INF Elite offered by INF is another good option to have coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. This plan is an 80/20 plan (they cover 80% after the deductible). The pre-existing conditions are subject to a higher deductible and lower maximum. There is also an INF Elite 90 plan which is a 90/10 plan available that is more expensive.
This plan will cost $3197 for 90 days with a $75,000 maximum and a $250 deductible.
To see the information on the plan, use this link:
INF Elite X
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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