With medical coverage from 1 month to 4 years, the StudentSecureSM plan from HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) is with you almost anywhere on the planet you may travel to pursue your education outside your home country
Why choose StudentSecureSM?
If you are a student or scholar planning on traveling to pursue your education outside your home country, health insurance is a necessity. Most student visas and learning institutions require visiting foreign students be covered by a comprehensive health insurance policy. You may also find that the coverage from your home country will not follow you while you are studying abroad. HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) offers StudentSecureSM as an affordable solution.
What is different about StudentSecureSM?
HCCMIS takes the guesswork out of insurance for individuals in study abroad programs with StudentSecureSM, a plan designed specifically to meet the needs of international students and scholars. HCCMIS's StudentSecureSM is the program that travels with you and meets or exceeds US government student visa requirements. Whether you are looking for individual coverage or coverage for your entire family, StudentSecureSM has all the features you need. Two levels of coverage, Select and Budget options, ensure that you can find the appropriate plan. Each plan includes coverage for Medical Expenses, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and Acts of Terrorism.
HCCMIS also offers a variety of valuable Assistance Services, available around the clock. These services help you locate a doctor, learn about safety advisories and access other important services. HCCMIS is there to support you throughout your study abroad program as you adjust to your new surroundings.
After purchasing coverage, how can I trust the company to be there if I need them? Security Matters! - StudentSecureSM is underwritten by Syndicate 4141 at Lloyd's, London. Lloyd's provides accident and health insurance to more than 1,000,000 people in over 100 countries. Lloyd's currently enjoys an A+ (Strong) rating from Standard & Poor's and is highly qualified to protect you on your next international trip.
Your Time Matters! - Manage your account, renew coverage, file claims, locate healthcare providers and more - all online - with our Student Zone. Or call HCCMIS's World Service Center from many countries around the world collect or toll-free.
So get out and see the world with the StudentSecureSM plan from HCCMIS by your side. It's health coverage around the world.
$100 per Injury or Illness
Reduced to $50 if treatment is from Student Health Center
Coinsurance Claims Incurred Inside US
Underwriters will pay 80% of the next $5,000 of Eligible Expenses after Deductible, then 100% to Certificate Period Maximum.
For charges incurred within the PPO or at a Student Health Center, coinsurance will be waived
Underwriters will pay 80% of the next $10,000 of Eligible Expenses after Deductible, then 100% to Certificate Period Maximum
Coinsurance Claims Incurred Outside of US
After the Deductible, Underwriters will pay 100% of Eligible Expenses to Certificate Period Maximum
Underwriters will pay 80% of the next $10,000 of Eligible Expenses after Deductible, then 100% to Certificate Period Maximum
Hospital Room & Board
Average Semi-private room rate, including nursing services
Local Ambulance
Up to $350 per Injury / Illness if Hospitalized as Inpatient
Intensive Care Unit
Usual, Reasonable, and Customary charges
Hospital Pre-certification Penalty
50% of Eligible Medical Expenses
Outpatient Treatment
Usual, Reasonable, and Customary charges
Outpatient Prescription Drugs
50% of Actual Charge
Mental Health Disorders
Outpatient: $50 Maximum per day, $500 Maximum Lifetime
Inpatient: Usual, Reasonable, and Customary charges to $10,000 Maximum Lifetime
Treatment must not be obtained at a Student Health Center
Dental Treatment due to Accident
$250 Maximum per tooth
$500 Maximum per Certificate Period
Dental Treatment to alleviate pain
$100 Maximum per Certificate Period (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance)
Maternity Care for a Covered Pregnancy
Usual, Reasonable, and Customary charges
Routine Nursery Care of Newborn
$750 Maximum per Certificate Period
$250 Maximum per Certificate Period
Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy
$500 Maximum per Certificate Period
Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Care
Maximum $50 per visit per day
Must be ordered in advance by a Physician and not obtained at a Student Health Center
Intercollegiate, interscholastic, intramural, or club sports
$5,000 Maximum per Injury / Illness
Medical Expenses only
Terrorism
$50,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit, Eligible Medical Expenses only
Benefit Period for coverage after Policy Termination Date
60 days from date of Injury or Onset of Illness if Member is Hospitalized on the Termination Date
Emergency Medical Evacuation
Not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance.
$300,000 Lifetime (Participant)
$50,000 Lifetime (Spouse)
$50,000 Lifetime (Child)
Not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance.
$300,000 Lifetime (Participant)
$50,000 Lifetime (Spouse)
$50,000 Lifetime (Child)
Emergency Reunion
$2,500 Lifetime (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance)
$1,000 Lifetime (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance.
Principal Sum - Lifetime Maximum
$25,000 (Participant)
$10,000 (Spouse)
$ 5,000 (Child)
No coverage
Repatriation of Remains
$25,000 Maximum (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance)
$15,000 Maximum (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance)
All benefits are per covered individual and for covered conditions. Limits apply to all benefits.
What's covered by StudentSecureSM?
Covered Medical Expenses
Inpatient and Outpatient charges made by a Hospital
Charges made by a Physician, surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist, and any other Medical Specialist to whom the Physician has referred the case
Charges made for dressings, sutures, casts or other supplies prescribed by the attending Physician or Medical Specialist, but excluding nebulizers, oxygen tanks, diabetic supplies and all devices for repeat use at home
Charges for diagnostic testing using radiology, ultrasonographic or laboratory services
Charges for oxygen and other gases and anesthetics and their administration
Charges for prescription drugs for treatment of a covered Injury or Illness, but not for the replacement of lost, stolen, damaged, expired or otherwise compromised drugs
Charges made by a licensed Extended Care Facility upon direct transfer from an Acute Care Hospital
Emergency Local Ambulance transport incurred in connection with Injury or Illness resulting in Inpatient hospitalization
Pre-existing Conditions
After 12 months of continuous coverage, StudentSecureSM will provide benefits for Pre-existing Conditions. A Pre-existing Condition is generally defined as any Injury or Illness which, within the 12 months prior to the Effective Date of Coverage, manifested itself, exhibited symptoms, or required medical treatment or medication, or for which a Physician was consulted. Please refer to the Certificate of Insurance for the complete definition.
Maternity & Newborn Care
When conception occurs after the Effective Date of Coverage, StudentSecureSM provides Maternity benefits, including but not limited to pre-natal, delivery, and post-natal care as well as expenses for miscarriage and complications of pregnancy. Routine Nursery Care of Newborns is also covered, subject to the maximum shown in the Schedule of Benefits and Limits.
Organized Sports Activities
Medical expenses for Injuries or Illnesses sustained while participating in intercollegiate, interscholastic, intramural, or club sports are covered by the StudentSecureSM plan up to a maximum of $5,000 per Injury or Illness. Covered organized sports are: basketball, baseball, cross country, dance team, football, golf, kickball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, weight training, and wrestling.
Mental Health Disorders
StudentSecureSM provides benefits for Mental Health Disorders. Outpatient treatment is covered to a maximum of $50 per day, with a $500 Lifetime Maximum. Usual, Reasonable, and Customary expenses are covered for Inpatient treatment to a $10,000 Lifetime Maximum. Treatment for Mental Health Disorders is covered only if not obtained from a Student Health Center.
Emergency Dental
The following Emergency Dental expenses are covered: Emergency Dental treatment and Dental surgery necessary to restore or replace sound natural teeth lost or damaged in an Accident which is covered under this insurance subject to a maximum of $250 per tooth and $500 Certificate Period Maximum; and Emergency Dental treatment necessary to resolve acute, spontaneous and unexpected onset of pain subject to a maximum benefit of $100 per Certificate Period.
Emergency Medical Evacuation
If recommended by your attending Physician, who certifies that Evacuation is necessary to safeguard your life and that Medically Necessary treatment is not available locally, and if approved in advance and coordinated by HCCMIS, StudentSecureSM will provide the following benefits: Emergency air and/or ground transportation to the nearest Hospital that is qualified to provide the Medically Necessary treatment.
Emergency Reunion StudentSecureSM will provide benefits, up to the maximum indicated in the Schedule of Benefits and Limits, for the cost of an economy round-trip air and/or ground transportation ticket for one of your relatives (parent, spouse, sibling or child age 18 or older) for transportation to the area where you are hospitalized and for reasonable expenses for lodging and meals for your relative for a period not to exceed 15 days in either of the following situations:
Following a covered Emergency Medical Evacuation; or
You are hospitalized due to a life-threatening Injury or Illness for more than five days.
HCCMIS must be notified in advance of the travel of the relative in order for Emergency Reunion benefits to be payable. Emergency Reunion benefits that are not related to an Emergency Medical Evacuation will be paid only following the end of the Inpatient hospitalization.
Terrorism
StudentSecureSM provides Medical coverage for Injuries and Illnesses resulting from an Act of Terrorism, subject to a $50,000 Lifetime Maximum, provided all of the following conditions are met:
The Injury or Illness does not result from chemical, nuclear or biological weapons or events.
You have no direct or indirect involvement in the Act of Terrorism.
The Act of Terrorism is not in a country or location where the United States government has issued a travel warning that has been in effect within the 6 months prior to your date of arrival.
You have not unreasonably failed or refused to depart a country or location following the date a warning to leave that country or location is issued by the United States government.
An Act of Terrorism is defined as: an act, including but not limited to, the use of force or violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person or group(s) of persons, whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) committed for political, religious, ideological or similar purposes including the intention to influence any government and/or to put the public, or any section of the public, in fear.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Select Only)
In the event of your Accidental Death or Dismemberment resulting from a covered Injury, StudentSecureSM will provide the following benefit:
Accidental Death - Principal Sum to the Beneficiary designated on your Application
Loss of Sight in both eyes or loss of two or more Limbs - Principal Sum to you
Loss of Sight in one eye or loss of one Limb - One-half of the Principal Sum to you
Loss of Sight is defined as total and irrevocable loss of sight. Loss of Limb is defined as complete and permanent severance of a hand at or above the wrist, or a foot at or above the ankle. The Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit is not available for losses resulting from an Act of Terrorism.
Repatriation of Remains
In the event of a covered Injury or Illness resulting in your death, StudentSecureSM will provide the following benefit: Air and/or ground transportation of bodily remains or ashes to the area of your Principal Residence, and reasonable costs of preparation of your remains necessary for transportation.
Home Country Coverage Incidental Home Country Coverage - StudentSecureSM offers
limited Home Country coverage. Medical expenses only can be covered during
incidental visits of up to 15 days cumulative per Certificate Period. The member
must return abroad, either to the Host Country or another country en route
to the Host Country, following any incidental visit days in order to be eligible
for this benefit. Return to the Home Country must not be taken for the purpose
of obtaining treatment for an Injury or Illness that began outside of the Home
Country.
Benefit Period Medical Coverage - If you are hospitalized as Inpatient on your coverage Termination Date, StudentSecureSM will provide a Benefit Period of 60 days for that condition only. The Benefit Period begins on the first date that you receive diagnosis or treatment for the condition and continues for 60 days, regardless of whether you are abroad or return to your Home Country.
Exclusions, Eligibility & Enrollment
What Is Excluded?
The following charges, treatments, surgeries, medications, conditions and circumstances are excluded:
Pre-existing Conditions - Charges resulting directly or indirectly from any Pre-existing Condition are excluded from this insurance during the first 12 months of coverage. A Pre-existing Condition is generally defined as any Injury or Illness which, within the 12 months prior to the Effective Date of Coverage, manifested itself, exhibited symptoms, or required medical treatment or medication, or for which a Physician was consulted
Coverage Area - For all non-US citizens electing the Coverage Area "Excluding the US" and for all US citizens or residents, no coverage is provided within the United States, except for US citizens or residents during an eligible Incidental Home Country visit or an eligible Benefit Period
Treatment for or related to any congenital condition, except for a newborn child insured under the Policy
Pre-natal, delivery, post-natal, and newborn care, unless related to a Covered Pregnancy
Birth control, artificial insemination, infertility, impotency or sexual dysfunction, sterilization or reversal thereof
Substance Abuse
Charges which are not incurred during the Certificate Period or the applicable Benefit Period, and charges which are not presented to Underwriters for payment within 60 days from the end of the Certificate Period or the applicable Benefit Period
Charges for use of Emergency Room for treatment of Illness within the United States unless the patient is directly admitted to the Hospital as Inpatient for further treatment of that Illness
Services that are not Medically Necessary and administered or ordered by a Physician or Medical Specialist, and services that are provided at no cost, by a family member, or by a person who ordinarily resides with you, or which are attributable to or recoverable from any other party including government- sponsored plans
Charges which exceed Usual, Reasonable and Customary
Investigational, Experimental or for Research purposes
Venereal disease, and treatment of individuals who are HIV+ or have AIDS or ARC
Treatment by a Chiropractor unless ordered in advance by a Physician
Physical therapy and treatment for Mental Health Disorders if treatment is obtained at a Student Health Center
Treatment for acne, other acne, moles, skin tags, diseases of sebaceous glands, seborrhea, sebaceous cyst, unspecified disease of sebaceous glands, hypertrophic and atrophic conditions of skin, nevus
Dental treatment, including treatment of the temporomandibular joint, except for Emergency Dental treatment for the relief of acute, spontaneous and unexpected onset of pain
Eyeglasses, vision exams, contact lenses, hearing tests, hearing aids, hearing implants, eye refraction, visual therapy, orthoptics or visual eye training or eye surgery (including cataract surgery and radial keratotomy) or for any examination or fitting related to these devices or procedures
Immunizations and Routine Physical Exams
Expenses in excess of $5,000 for Injury or Illness sustained while taking part in intercollegiate, interscholastic, intramural, or club sports, and all expenses for any Injury or Illness sustained while taking part in any other Amateur Athletics. Amateur Athletics is defined as sports or other athletic activities that are organized and/or sanctioned, involving regular or scheduled practices and/or regular or scheduled games. This definition does not include athletic activities that are non-contact and engaged in by a Member solely for recreational, entertainment or fitness purposes and not for wage, reward or profit
Injury sustained while taking part in: professional sports; mountaineering where a reasonably prudent person would use ropes or guides or at elevations of 4,500 meters or higher; aviation, except when traveling solely as a passenger in a commercial aircraft; hang gliding, sky diving, parachuting, or bungee jumping; snow skiing or snowboarding, except for recreational downhill and/or cross-country snow skiing or snowboarding (no cover provided whilst skiing away from prepared and marked in-bound territories and/or against the advice of the local ski school or local authoritative body); racing by any animal or motorized vehicle; spelunking; subaqua pursuits involving underwater breathing apparatus unless NAUI/ PADI certified, accompanied by a certified instructor, and at depths of less than 10 meters; jet skiing; and any other sport or activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking and exposes you to abnormal risk of injury
Injury sustained while under the influence of or due wholly or partly to the effects of intoxicating liquor or drugs other than drugs taken in accordance with treatment prescribed and directed by a Physician but not for the treatment of Substance Abuse
Willfully self-inflicted Injury or Illness and/or any complications or consequences thereof
The Deductible, Coinsurance and charges which are not included as Eligible Expenses as described in the Master Policy, and charges which exceed the limits set forth in the Schedule of Benefits and Limits
Treatment required as a result of complications or consequences of a treatment or condition not covered hereunder
Charges for travel or accommodations, except as provided for in the Local Ambulance, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation of Remains, and Emergency Reunion sections of this insurance
Treatment incurred as a result of exposure to non-medical nuclear radiation and/or radioactive material(s)
Organ or tissue transplants or related services
Acts of Terrorism, except as provided for herein, war, insurrection, riot or any variation thereof
This is a summary of exclusions. For more details, or for a complete copy of the Master Policy, call (866) INSU-BUY.
Enrollment Procedure
To receive a quote and complete an application online, just click on 'Instant Quotes & Purchase' on the top of this web page, if you are paying by credit card.
Alternatively, you can use the paper application and mail it to us, if you are paying by credit card, check or money order.
Payment Options
Coverage may be paid in full at time of purchase, or you may elect to make monthly payments. If you elect the single payment option, you may submit your application online or by fax and pay by credit card, or you may submit your application by mail with payment by check, money order, or credit card. If you elect monthly payments, payment by credit card is required and a small fee will be added to each payment after the first. If your credit card is declined when an automatic payment is attempted, you will be notified in writing. You will have 15 days to provide payment through alternate credit card information.
Eligibility
To be eligible for StudentSecureSM, Participants must meet the following requirements:
Must be a Full-time Student at a college or university, excluding online colleges and universities, or within 31 days of being a Fulltime Student at a college or university; or must be a Full-time Scholar affiliated with an educational institution and performing work or research for at least 30 hours per week. The Full- time Student/Scholar status requirement is waived for Participants within the US holding a valid F-1 visa. Full-time status requirements remain in force for individuals holding M-1, J-1, or other category visas.
Must be residing outside Home Country for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities.
Must not have obtained residency status in the Host Country.
Participants visiting the US must hold a valid education-related visa. A copy of the I-20 or DS-2019 may be requested. For US citizens and residents, the Host Country must be outside the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Eligibility Definitions
Full-time Student: A student at a college or university who is taking 10 credit hours (undergraduate students) or 6 credit hours (graduate students). Individuals enrolled at colleges or universities that do not use a credit hour system must provide documentation of Full-time Student status.
Full-time Scholar: An individual who is affiliated with an educational institution and is engaging in educational activities for at least 30 hours per week. These activities may include but not be limited to performing research in an area of specialty or teaching for a temporary period of time.
Home Country: The Participant's Home Country is the country of Principal Residence as declared on the Application form. The Principal Residence is the country of the Participant's true, fixed, and permanent home.
Dependent Eligibility
Dependents must meet all of the following requirements:
Must be the Participant's legally married spouse, or be the Participant's unmarried child under age 19 years and chiefly dependent on the Participant for support and maintenance.
Must accompany the Participant abroad on a similar visa or passport while the Participant engages in international educational activities.
Must be temporarily located outside the Participant's Home Country (the Dependent's Home Country is the same as that of the Participant, regardless of Principal Residence).
Have not obtained residency status in the Host Country.
Effective & Termination Dates
Coverage becomes effective on the latest of:
The moment we receive the application and correct premium (if application and payment is made online or by fax); or
12:01am US Eastern Time on the date we receive your application and payment (if application and payment is made by mail); or
12:01am US Eastern Time on the date you meet eligibility requirements.
Coverage terminates on the earliest of:
11:59pm US Eastern Time on the last day of the period for which you have paid premium; or
11:59pm US Eastern Time on the last date requested on your application; or
12:01am US Eastern Time on the date you no longer meet eligibility requirements; or
The moment of return to your Home Country (except as allowed by the provisions of this coverage).
Extending or Renewing Coverage
After your initial purchase, you may extend your coverage up to a maximum of 12 months from the initial effective date. Provided there is no break in coverage, you will not be required to re-satisfy the Deductible and Coinsurance nor will benefit limits be reset.
You may renew your coverage for up to 4 years as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Renewal may be completed within the last 6 months of a 12-month Certificate Period. Deductible and Coinsurance must be re-satisfied as of each renewal date.
After 4 years of continuous coverage or any break in coverage, a new plan must be purchased. A new Application is required and you must re-satisfy your Deductible, Coinsurance, Pre-existing Condition provisions, and all other benefit limits.
Extensions and renewals must be made online with payment by credit card. For additional information on extending or renewing your plan, please visit Current Clients
Cancellations and Refunds
To be eligible for a full refund, the request for cancellation must be received prior to the effective date. Cancellation requests received after the effective date will be subject to the following conditions:
A $25 cancellation fee will apply
Only premium for unused whole-months of the plan will be refunded
Only members who have no claims are eligible for premium refund
After 60 days, no refunds are granted
StudentSecureSM is underwritten by Syndicate 4141 at Lloyd's, London. The Plan Administrator is HCC Medical Insurance Services.
HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full service organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products designed specifically to address the insurance needs of consumers worldwide. HCCMIS is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC), a leading international specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, Texas. HCC has assets of $8.8 billion and shareholders' equity in excess of $3.0 billion and is rated AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor's, AA (Very Strong) by Fitch Ratings and A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.
Rates
StudentSecureSM Monthly Rates - Valid through 5/31/2011
StudentSecureSM Select - Coverage Excluding the US
Age
Participant Only
Participant & Spouse
Participant & Children
Participant & Family
Under 19
$50
-
-
-
19-23
$50
$323
$195
$453
24-30
$50
$404
$211
$534
31-40
$114
$563
$244
$691
41-50
$189
$630
$319
$758
51-64
$255
$703
$385
$831
65+
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StudentSecureSM Select - Coverage Including the US
Age
Participant Only
Participant & Spouse
Participant & Children
Participant & Family
Under 19
$59
-
-
-
19-23
$67
$313
$189
$439
24-30
$89
$437
$229
$577
31-40
$149
$562
$245
$708
41-50
$350
$863
$437
$803
51-64
$450
$963
$527
$1141
65+
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StudentSecureSM Budget - Coverage Excluding the US
Age
Participant Only
Participant & Spouse
Participant & Children
Participant & Family
Under 19
$33
-
-
-
19-23
$33
$193
$114
$299
24-30
$33
$295
$143
$383
31-40
$75
$298
$159
$387
41-50
$120
$439
$278
$556
51-64
$175
$476
$348
$591
65+
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StudentSecureSM Budget - Coverage Including the US
Age
Participant Only
Participant & Spouse
Participant & Children
Participant & Family
Under 19
$39
-
-
-
19-23
$45
$274
$139
$364
24-30
$67
$280
$135
$363
31-40
$99
$321
$172
$419
41-50
$249
$602
$382
$382
51-64
$338
$651
$478
$811
65+
Call (866) INSU-BUY
Rates include Surplus Lines Taxes and Fees when applicable Privacy Policy: HCCMIS respects individual privacy and values the confidence of its customers, employees, consumers, business associates and others. Please contact us or visit our website to obtain a full version of our Privacy Policy.
HCC Medical Insurance Services' Outstanding Customer Service
HCCMIS's Student Zone and World Service Center
HCCMIS's Student Zone is an online account management and resource tool that allows you to:
Renew coverage and reprint ID cards
Obtain details about claim filing and downloading forms
Pre-certify for certain medical procedures and hospitalizations
Locate providers within the PPO Network
Study destination, weather and travel security information using our Travel Intelligence and Planning System (TIPS)
You may access Student Zone by logging in at Current Clients
24/7 Worldwide Travel and Medical Assistance
StudentSecureSM includes valuable travel and medical assistance services, which are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact HCCMIS to access any of these services.
Pre-Trip Destination Information - Up-to-date information regarding the required vaccinations, health risks, travel restrictions, and weather conditions specific to your destination country
Medical Monitoring - Consultations with attending medical professionals during your hospitalization and establishment of a single point-of-contact for family members to receive ongoing updates regarding your medical status
Provider Referrals - Contact information for Western-style medical facilities, medical and dental practices, and pharmacies in your destination country where English is spoken
Travel Document Replacement - Assistance with obtaining replacement passports, birth certificates, visas, airline documents, and other travel-related documents
Lost Luggage Assistance - Tracking service to assist in locating luggage or other items lost in transit
Other travel and medical assistance services available include:
Prescription Drug Replacement
Emergency Travel Arrangement
Dispatch of Physician
Translation Assistance
Credit Card/Traveler Check Replacement
For a complete list of assistance services or more information, please contact us at (866) INSU-BUY
Travel and Medical Assiatance Services are not insurance benefits. Any travel or medical assistance service provided is not a guarantee of any insurance benefit.