Global Crew Medical Insurance is a comprehensive and annually renewable international health insurance specifically
designed for professional marine crew.
Global Crew Medical Insurance is administered by
International Medical Group (IMG) and is underwritten by
Sirius International Insurance Corporation, a
White Mountains Insurance Group company, and is rated A "Excellent" by
A.M. Best.
In order to be eligible for Global Crew Medical insurance, you must currently or usually work aboard or be
employed by a vessel as a full-time, sea-going crew member for hire, who expects to spend a significant amount
of time during the period of insurance sailing outside of U.S. territorial waters in such category. If you are a United States citizen, you must not qualify for or be able to obtain adequate coverage under a U.S. domestic insurance plan that will provide continuous coverage outside of the United States, and you must provide a signed Statement of Residence and an address of residence outside of the U.S., if available. If you are not a United States citizen, you must provide a non-U.S. residence address or provide a signed Statement of Residence.
Global Crew Medical insurance provides $5,000,000 lifetime coverage per person.
After the deductible, Global Crew Medical insurance pays 80% for the first $5,000 in eligible medical expenses within
the U.S. and Canada and then 100% up to the policy maximum. Outside the U.S. and Canada, it covers 100% up to the policy maximum
for eligible expenses right away after the deductible.
Global Crew Medical insurance provides many important benefits such hospitalization, surgery, transplants, outpatient treatment,
emergency, emergency transportation by ground ambulance, emergency medical evacuation, return of mortal remains, pre-existing conditions (limited coverage after 24 months), mental/nervous care (limited coverage after 24 months), wellness benefits (after 12 months of coverage) and many other benefits. Please review the brochure for complete details.
You can make an online application on this web site.