Patriot America® - Visitors Insurance
Non-US citizens. 5 days-2 years.
Traveling abroad can be an exciting experience. But what would happen if you or one of your family members became ill or injured while away from home? International travel can quickly turn frightening if you're not prepared for a medical emergency.
Most travelers assume they will be covered by their standard medical plan. The truth is, while traditional plans may offer adequate domestic coverage, they are not designed for international travel. Without even realizing it, you may be putting your health - and that of your family - at risk.
You have enough to worry about when you're traveling. Don't let your medical coverage be an uncertainty. International Medical Group® (IMG®) has developed Patriot America® to provide you and your family Coverage Without Boundaries® so you can spend more time enjoying your international experience, and less time worrying about your medical security.
Patriot America® offers a complete package of international benefits available 24 hours a day. Patriot International® provides coverage for U.S. citizens traveling outside the U.S. with coverage for brief returns to the U.S. Plans are available for a minimum of 5 days when applying online and 10 days when applying by paper application up to a maximum of two years.
Additionally, the plan offers excellent benefits and services to meet your global needs. You have access to international, multilingual customer service centers, claims administrators who process claims from all over the world, handling virtually every language and currency, and 24 hour access to highly qualified coordinators of emergency medical services and international treatment. You can also choose from a wide range of deductibles, several Maximum Limits, and you have access to more than 17,000 providers through our International Provider AccessSM (IPA) when seeking treatment outside the U.S. You can also reduce your out-of-pocket costs when seeking treatment in the U.S. by locating providers through the independent Preferred Provider Organization.
At IMG, we know that the reasons to travel abroad are many and varied - that's why our services are designed to provide you with the security you need no matter where you are. Our goal is to make the medical process smooth and efficient. By providing global products and services to vacationers, those working or living abroad for short or extended periods, people traveling frequently between countries, and those who maintain multiple countries of residence, IMG is the single resource for all your international travel needs.
How we service and support your needs is what sets us apart. Since 1990, we've served more than a million people around the globe - always focused on the specific needs of each individual. We've set the benchmark for industry service levels by integrating independent credentialing services with in-house, fully owned and operated service divisions. At IMG, we're with you, wherever you go - bringing support for all your insurance needs around the globe - providing you Global Peace of Mind®.
| Maximum Limits | $50,000, $100,000, $500,000, $1,000,000 |
| Individual Deductible | $0, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 |
| Coinsurance - for treatment received outside the U.S. & Canada | No Coinsurance |
| Coinsurance - for treatment received within the U.S. & Canada | In the PPO Network - The plan pays 90% of eligible
expenses up to $5,000, then 100% up to the Maximum Limit Out of the PPO Network - The plan pays 80% of eligible expenses up to $5,000, then 100% up to the Maximum Limit |
| Benefit Period | Six months |
| MyIMGSM | 24 hour secure access from anywhere in the world to manage your account at anytime |
| World-class Medical Benefits | Coverage available for in-patient and out-patient medical expenses |
| International Emergency Care | A wide range of international emergency benefits available including emergency evacuation, emergency reunion, return of mortal remains, return of minor children and more |
All coverages, benefits and premium amounts shown in this booklet are in U.S. dollars.
| MEDICAL
BENEFITS Usual, reasonable and customary charges. Subject to deductible and coinsurance when applicable. |
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| Hospital Room and Board | Up to the Maximum Limit for average semi-private room rate | ||||||||
| Intensive Care | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Medical Expenses | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Out-patient Medical Expenses | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Local Ambulance | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Prescription Drugs | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Emergency Room Accident | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Emergency Room Illness with In-patient Admission | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Emergency Room Illness without In-patient Admission | Up to the Maximum Limit with additional $250 deductible | ||||||||
| Dental - Injury Due to Accident | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Dental - Sudden Dental Pain | Up to $100 | ||||||||
| INTERNATIONAL
EMERGENCY CARE When coordinated through the Plan Administrator. |
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| Emergency Medical Evacuation | Up to $500,000 lifetime maximum (independent of the Maximum Limit) | ||||||||
| Emergency Reunion | Up to $50,000 | ||||||||
| Return of Mortal Remains | Up to $50,000 | ||||||||
| Return of Minor Children | Up to $50,000 | ||||||||
| Political Evacuation | Up to $10,000 | ||||||||
| Natural Disaster | $100 per day for five days | ||||||||
| Identity Theft Assistance | Up to $500 per Period of Coverage | ||||||||
| ADDITIONAL BENEFITS | |||||||||
| Terrorism | Up to $50,000 lifetime maximum | ||||||||
| Sports & Activities Coverage | Up to the Maximum Limit for basic sports | ||||||||
| Incidental Home Country Coverage | Up to a cumulative two weeks | ||||||||
| End of Trip Home Country Coverage | One month for every five months of travel coverage purchased, up to a maximum of two months | ||||||||
| Trip Interruption | Up to $5,000 | ||||||||
| Common Carrier Accidental Death | $50,000 to beneficiary; maximum of $250,000 per family | ||||||||
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | $25,000 principle sum | ||||||||
| Lost Luggage | Up to $50 per item of personal property; maximum of $250 per Period of Coverage | ||||||||
| OPTIONAL
RIDERS With the exception of the Enhanced AD&D Rider, optional riders apply to all individuals listed on the Application Form. |
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| Adventure Sports Rider (available to insureds up to age 65) |
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| Enhanced AD&D Rider (available to the primary insured only) |
Up to an additional $400,000 | ||||||||
| Citizenship Return Rider | Up to the Maximum Limit | ||||||||
| Evacuation Plus Rider (available to insureds up to age 65) |
Non Life-threatening Medical Evacuation - Up to a maximum of
$25,000; Natural Disaster Evacuation - Up to a maximum of $5,000 |
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The benefits and riders are a summary only. Please see below for a list of descriptions.
Rates given are for online purchase. Paper application rates are given in the paper application.
For other deductible options, please see the application.
| ONE MONTH RATES (Five Maximum Limit options. Maximums are per covered insured per certificate period.) | ||||
| Option 5 $50,000 |
Option 6 $100,000 |
Option 7 $500,000 |
Option 8 $1,000,000 |
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| Age | One Month | One Month | One Month | One Month |
| 18-29 | $39 | $46 | $59 | $71 |
| 30-39 | $52 | $62 | $78 | $91 |
| 40-49 | $78 | $90 | $119 | $133 |
| 50-59 | $113 | $138 | $169 | $194 |
| 60-64 | $142 | $174 | $207 | $248 |
| 65-69 | $162 | $208 | $226 | $270 |
| 70-79 | $219 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80+* | $381 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dep. Child | $35 | $41 | $53 | $59 |
| Child Alone | $39 | $46 | $59 | $66 |
DAILY RATES (5 day minimum) |
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| Age | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| 18-29 | $1.30 | $1.55 | $2.00 | $2.40 |
| 30-39 | $1.75 | $2.10 | $2.60 | $3.05 |
| 40-49 | $2.60 | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.45 |
| 50-59 | $3.80 | $4.60 | $5.65 | $6.50 |
| 60-64 | $4.80 | $5.85 | $6.95 | $8.35 |
| 65-69 | $5.45 | $7.00 | $7.60 | $9.05 |
| 70-79 | $7.35 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80+* | $12.75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dep. Child | $1.20 | $1.40 | $1.80 | $2.00 |
| Child Alone | $1.30 | $1.55 | $2.00 | $2.25 |
| *10,000 Maximum | ||||
Premiums shown above are for $250 annual deductible. If you would like to choose different deductible, the following deductible factors apply.
| Deductible | Factor |
| $0 | +25% |
| $100 | +10% |
| $500 | -10% |
| $1000 | -20% |
| $2500 | -30% |
| Up to $100,000 additional coverage | $8 |
| Up to $200,000 additional coverage | $16 |
| Up to $300,000 additional coverage | $24 |
| Up to $400,000 additional coverage | $32 |
*Available to the primary insured only. Available with a minimum purchase of 3 months of medical and AD&D rider coverage. Premium is charged in whole month increments.
| Premium per covered insured per month | $45 |
*Must be purchased for a minimum of 3 months regardless of the minimum number of days being traveled. Premium is charged in whole month increments.
All premium rates are effective through 8/1/2012. Rates include surplus lines tax where applicable. A dependent child is your child shown on the Application Form over 14 days and under 18 years of age, traveling with you, and for whom premium has been paid. The maximum amount of coverage for applicants who are 80 years of age or older is $10,000
- Coverage and benefits are subject to the deductible and coinsurance, and all terms of the certificate of coverage and Master Policy.
- Coverage under a Patriot plan is secondary to any other coverage.
- Coverage and benefits are for medically necessary, usual, reasonable and customary charges only.
- Charges must be administered or ordered by a physician.
- Charges must be incurred during the Period of Coverage or the Benefit Period.
- Claims must be presented to IMG for payment within the Period of Coverage, Benefit Period or during the three months immediately following the Period of Coverage.
- Patriot Travel Medical Insurance is travel insurance for U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States with coverage for brief returns to the U.S., and for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country.
- For those under 65 years of age and visiting the U.S., your initial Period of Coverage must begin within six months of arrival in the U.S. For those 65 years of age and older, it must begin within 30 days of arrival. These requirements will be waived with proof of previous valid international travel insurance. Prior U.S. domestic health care coverage does not meet this eligibility requirement. Please provide the name of your international insurance carrier on the Application Form. If you are not in the U.S. at the time of application, please indicate your expected date of arrival on your Application Form.
If your Patriot plan is purchased for a minimum of three months, coverage may be renewed (unless there is a break in coverage) for a total of up to two years. Renewals are available in whole month or daily increments and may be completed online or by using a paper application, however, renewals of less than one month are available only online. For each renewal of less than one month completed online, you will be charged an additional $5 processing fee. Each insured person must only satisfy one deductible and coinsurance within each 12 month coverage period. Please note: Renewal rates may differ from initial rates.
- You will be required to pay a $50 cancellation fee and
- If you have filed claims, your premium is non-refundable.
You should read the following important information prior to completing the Application Form.
If you are applying online, no papers are required to be mailed or faxed. If you are completing a paper application, you can either fax the credit card applications to (972) 767-4470 or mail applications to:
Insubuy®, Inc.
4700 Dexter Dr, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75093 USA
You can apply over the phone as well by calling toll-free (866) INSU-BUY.
You, your spouse and unmarried dependent children (over 14 days and under 18 years of age) listed on the Application Form and for whom premiums have been paid will be covered from the latest of the following dates:
- the date IMG receives your completed Application Form and the appropriate premium;
- the date you depart from your home country; or
- the date requested on your Application Form.
- The end of the period for which premium has been paid;
- the date requested on your Application Form; or
- the date you return to your home country (however, see Home Country Coverage for incidental coverage).
For your convenience, you may choose to download your fulfillment kit from our Current Clients area rather than having it mailed to you. To do this, you must check the appropriate box listed in Section 2 of the Application Form. We must have your correct email address to complete this process. Once IMG has received and processed your Application Form, you will receive a confirmation email from IMG.
Each proposed hospital admission, in-patient or out-patient surgery, and other procedures as noted in the Certificate Wording must be Precertified for medical necessity, which means the insured person or their attending physician must call the number listed on the IMG Identification Card prior to admittance to a hospital or performance of a surgery. In case of an Emergency Admission, the Precertification call must be made within 48 hours of the admission, or as soon as reasonably possible. If a hospital admission or a surgery is not Precertified, eligible claims and expenses will be reduced by 50%. It is important to note that Precertification is only a determination of medical necessity, not an assurance of coverage, verification of benefits or a guarantee of payment. All eligible medical expenses must meet usual, reasonable, and customary guidelines. Please refer to the Certificate Wording for full details of the Precertification requirements.
For Precertification, emergency evacuation, and return of mortal remains, please call: IMG in the U.S.: 1.800.628.4664 (toll free) or 1.317.655.4500. Call IMG outside the U.S.: 001.317.655.4500 (collect if necessary). This information will also be provided on your ID card.
Note: An insured person may begin the
Precertification process through the Current Clients section of our website. Simply
look for the Online Precertification option. You will be asked to
provide the required information, which can then be submitted
electronically to IMG. Once we have confirmed receipt of your request,
our utilization management and review team will review the information
provided and respond to the insured person or the provider within two
business days. Please note that this online service will only initiate
the Precertification process, and it should not be used to Precertify
emergency admissions, procedures, or evacuations.
CLAIM PAYMENT
All benefits payable under
Patriot Travel Medical Insurance are subject to the provisions
described in this brochure and as contained in the Certificate Wording
and certificate of coverage. To make claim processing efficient,
claims may be paid in two ways:
- Eligible claims that have been paid by or on behalf of the Insured Person will be reimbursed by check directly to the Insured Person.
- Eligible claims that have not yet been paid by the Insured Person will, at the option of IMG, be paid either to the Insured Person or directly to the provider.
Please mail completed claim forms to International Medical Group, P.O. Box 88500, Indianapolis, IN 46208-0500 USA. All IMG contact numbers, claim forms and Certificate Wordings will be included in the fulfillment kit.
The following is a partial list of benefits and terms that are offered on the Patriot plans.
DEDUCTIBLE:
On the Application Form, you
will be asked to circle your choice of a deductible. Your premium rate
is dependent on the deductible you choose. Please see the Application
Form for more information.
EMERGENCY ROOM:
Charges incurred for the
use of the Emergency Room due to an accident or illness are covered up
to the Maximum Limit.
Charges incurred for the use of the Emergency Room for treatment of an illness are subject to an additional (extra) $250 deductible if treatment does not require admittance to the hospital.
DENTAL:
Injury due to an
accident - Each Patriot Travel Medical Insuranceplan covers the cost
of emergency dental treatment and dental procedures necessary to
restore sound natural teeth lost or damaged in an accident up to the
Maximum Limit.
Sudden dental pain - Each plan will pay up to $100 for the necessary treatment of sudden, unexpected pain to sound natural teeth.
BENEFIT PERIOD:
If a covered injury or illness requires continuing treatment after the Period of Coverage expires, the six-month Benefit Period may provide continued coverage. When the certificate expires, the Company will review the date of initial treatment for the covered injury or illness. If treatment began less than six months before the Period of Coverage expired, benefits for the covered injury or illness will continue subject to the Maximum Limits and the other terms of the plan until there have been six months of continuous coverage for the covered injury or illness.
If the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, or similar government organization of the Insured Person's Home Country, orders the evacuation of all non-emergency government personnel from the Host Country, due to political unrest, that becomes effective on or after the Insured Person's date of arrival in the Host Country, the Company will pay up to a $10,000 lifetime maximum for transportation to the nearest place of safety or for repatriation to the Insured Person's home country or country of residence provided that:
- The Insured Person contacts the Company within 10 days of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, or similar government organization of the Insured Person's Home Country, issuance of the evacuation order; and
- The evacuation order pertains to persons from the same Home Country as the Insured Person; and
- Political Evacuation and Repatriation is approved and coordinated by the Company;
In no event will the Company pay for a Political Evacuation if there is a Travel Warning in effect on or within six (6) months prior to the Insured Person's date of arrival in the Host Country.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION:
Each Patriot plan
includes coverage for Emergency Medical Evacuations to the nearest
qualified medical facility; expenses for reasonable travel and
accommodations resulting from the evacuation; and the cost of
returning to either the home country or the country where the
evacuation occurred, up to a $500,000 lifetime maximum (independent of
the Maximum Limit).
EMERGENCY REUNION:
Each Patriot plan
provides emergency reunion coverage, up to $50,000 for a maximum of 15
days, for the reasonable travel and lodging expenses of a relative or
friend during an Emergency Medical Evacuation: either the cost of
accompanying the insured during the evacuation or traveling from the
home country to be reunited with the insured.
RETURN OF MORTAL REMAINS:
If a covered
illness/injury results in death, expenses for Repatriation of bodily
remains or ashes to the home country will be covered up to a maximum
of $50,000.
RETURN OF MINOR CHILDREN:
If an insured
person is hospitalized due to a covered illness/injury and is
traveling alone with child(ren) 19 or under that otherwise would be
left unattended, the Patriot plans will pay up to $50,000 for one way
economy fare to their home country, including a chaperone, if
necessary, for the safety of the child(ren).
To be eligible for the Evacuation, Reunion and Return benefits, these must be recommended by the attending physician in life-threatening medical situations, and approved in advance and coordinated by IMG.
INCIDENTAL HOME COUNTRY COVERAGE:
During
the Period of Coverage an insured person may return to their home
country for incidental visits up to a cumulative two weeks total,
subject to:
- The insured person must have left their home country,
- The total Period of Coverage must be for a minimum of 30 days, and
- The return to the home country may not be taken to receive treatment for an illness or injury incurred while traveling.
END OF TRIP HOME COUNTRY COVERAGE:
For every five months of continuous coverage you purchase, you can purchase one additional month of home country coverage as an accommodation and supplemental travel benefit, up to a maximum of two months. To purchase this special home country extension coverage, please check the appropriate box on the Application Form, and calculate your premium to include the additional month(s).
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES COVERAGE:
Each
Patriot plan covers injuries incurred during amateur athletic
activities which are non-contact and engaged in by the insured person
solely for leisure, recreation, entertainment or fitness purposes.
Some of these sports and activities include, but are not limited to,
motor cycle/motorscooter riding, scuba diving (to 10m), snorkeling,
wakeboarding, and water skiing. However, activities not covered
include amateur or professional sports or other athletic activity
which is organized and/or sanctioned, or which involves regular or
scheduled practices, games or competition.
The following hazardous activities are excluded unless the Adventure Sports Rider is purchased: abseiling, BMX, bobsleigh, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hang gliding, heli-skiing, high diving, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, inline skating, jet skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, paragliding, parascending, piloting a non-commercial aircraft, rappelling, rock climbing or mountaineering (ropes and guides to 4500m from ground level), scuba diving (to 50m), skydiving, snow boarding, snowmobiling, snow skiing, spelunking, surfing, trekking, whitewater rafting (to Class V), and wildlife safaris. To be covered under the Adventure Sports Rider, these adventure activities must be engaged in solely for leisure, recreation, or entertainment purposes.
Injury sustained while participating in contact sports of any kind, racing of any kind, BASE jumping, kiteboarding, mountaineering or climbing or trekking above elevation 4500 meters above ground level or without proper ropes or guides; luge, motocross, Moto-X, rodeo activity, ski jumping, whitewater rafting exceeding Class V difficulty, scuba below 50 meters; and/or adventure sports not expressly covered hereunder are excluded regardless of which plan or rider is selected.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT:
Each
Patriot plan includes $25,000 principal sum benefit for Accidental
Death and Dismemberment occurring during the Period of Coverage:
• Accidental Loss of life - principal sum; • Accidental Loss
of two Members - principal sum; • Accidental Loss of one Member -
50% of principal sum. "Member" means hand, foot or eye.
COMMON CARRIER ACCIDENTAL DEATH:
If
accidental death should occur while traveling on a commercial Common
Carrier, $50,000 will be paid to the designated beneficiary, to a
maximum of $250,000 per family.
NATURAL DISASTER:
This benefit is available
in the event an insured person is required to depart his/her
destination due to an evacuation order issued by prevailing
authorities in connection with a Natural Disaster. Natural Disaster is
defined as widespread disruption of human lives by disasters such as
flood, drought, tidal wave, fire, hurricane, earthquake, windstorm, or
other storm, landslide, or other natural catastrophe or event
resulting in migration of the population for its safety.
TRIP INTERRUPTION:
If, during a covered
trip, there is a death of an immediate family member (spouse, child,
parent or sibling), a break-in at the insured's principle residence,
or the substantial destruction of the insured's principal residence
due to a fire or natural disaster, each Patriot plan will pay to
return the insured to the area of principal residence. The plan will
pay for a one way air or ground transportation ticket of the same
class as the unused travel ticket, less the value of the unused return
ticket.
TERRORISM COVERAGE:
Each Patriot plan
provides coverage for injuries and illness incurred as a result of an
act of Terrorism, limited in amount and by circumstances. If an
insured person is injured as a result of an act of Terrorism, and the
insured person has no direct or indirect participation in the act, the
plan will reimburse eligible medical claims subject to a $50,000
lifetime maximum. However, claims incurred as a result of
radiological, nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or events are
not covered.
Terrorism is defined as the systematic or planned use of violence, fear, or threat of violence in order to intimidate a population or government, especially as a means of coercion or to obtain a granting of any demand. However, this benefit does not cover an act of Terrorism in any country or location where the United States government has issued a travel advisory that has been in effect within the six months prior to the insured person's date of arrival.
This benefit also does not cover an act of Terrorism in the event that an advisory to leave a certain country or location is issued by the United States government after the insured person's arrival date, and the insured person unreasonably fails or refuses to depart the country or location.
IDENTITY THEFT ASSISTANCE:
If an imposter obtains key personal information such as a Social Security or Driver's License number, or other method of identifying an insured person in order to impersonate or obtain credit, merchandise or services in the insured person's name, the Patriot plans will provide coverage for the reasonable, customary and necessary costs incurred by the insured for: re-filing a loan or other credit application that is rejected solely as a result of the stolen identity event; notarization of legal documents, long distance telephone calls, and postage that has resulted solely as a result of reporting, amending and/or rectifying records as a result of the stolen identity event; up to three credit reports obtained within one year of the insured person's knowledge of the stolen identity event; and stop payment orders placed on missing or unauthorized checks as a result of the stolen identity event.
The identity theft event must occur during the Period of Coverage and must be reported within six months of the termination of coverage date.
LOST LUGGAGE:
This benefit will be paid in
the event that the Common Carrier permanently loses an insured
person's checked luggage. This coverage is secondary to any other
available coverage, including the Carrier's.
The Adventure Sports Rider is available on Patriot plans for those up to the age of 65. The following activities are covered to the lifetime maximum amounts listed on page four: abseiling, BMX, bobsleigh, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hang gliding, heli-skiing, high diving, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, inline skating, jet skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, paragliding, parascending, piloting a noncommercial aircraft, rappelling, rock climbing or mountaineering (ropes and guides to 4500m from ground level), scuba diving (to 50m), skydiving, snow boarding, snowmobiling, snow skiing, spelunking, surfing, trekking, whitewater rafting (to Class V), and wildlife safaris. These adventure activities must be engaged in solely for leisure, recreation, or entertainment purposes.
ENHANCED AD&D RIDER:
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 Patriot plans. This rider is
available with a minimum purchase of three months of medical and
AD&D rider coverage.
CITIZENSHIP RETURN RIDER:
When purchased at the time of application, the Citizenship Return Rider provides temporary medical coverage for non-U.S. citizens returning to their country of citizenship.
EVACUATION PLUS RIDER:
This optional rider
is available to insureds up to age 65 and it provides coverage for
medical evacuations for medical conditions that are non
life-threatening and evacuations as a result of a natural disaster. This
rider must be purchased for a minimum of three months regardless of
the minimum number of days being traveled.
- A Pre-existing Condition is defined as any injury, illness, sickness, disease, or other physical, medical, mental or nervous condition, disorder or ailment that, with reasonable medical certainty, existed at the time of application or at any time during the three years prior to the effective date of the insurance, whether or not previously manifested or symptomatic, diagnosed, treated, or disclosed prior to the effective date, including any subsequent, chronic or recurring complications or consequences related thereto or arising therefrom.
- Treatment or surgeries which are elective, investigational, e xperimental or for research purposes.
- War, military action, terrorism, political insurrection, protest, or any act thereof. The Company will not pay for a Political Evacuation if there is a travel advisory in effect on or within six (6) months prior to the Insured Person's date of arrival in the Host Country.
- Immunizations and routine physical exams.
- Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint or dental treatment, except as expressly provided for in the certificate of insurance.
- Venereal disease, AIDS virus, AIDS related illness, ARC Syndrome, or AIDS, and the cost of testing for these conditions, and charges for treatment or surgeries which are incurred by any Insured who was HIV+ at time of enrollment into this insurance.
- Pregnancy, childbirth, birth control, artificial insemination, treatment for infertility or impotency, sterilization or reversal thereof, or abortion.
- Injury sustained while participating in amateur or professional sports or other athletic activity which is organized and/or sanctioned, or which involves regular or scheduled practices, games or competition. The following hazardous activities are excluded unless the Adventure Sports Rider is purchased: abseiling, BMX, bobsleigh, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hang gliding, heli-skiing, high diving, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, inline skating, jet skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, paragliding, parascending, piloting a non-commercial aircraft, rappelling, rock climbing or mountaineering (ropes and guides to 4500m from ground level), scuba diving (to 50m), skydiving, snow boarding, snowmobiling, snow skiing, spelunking, surfing, trekking, whitewater rafting (to Class V), and wildlife safaris. Injury sustained while participating in contact sports of any kind, racing of any kind, BASE jumping, kiteboarding, mountaineering or climbing or trekking above elevation 4500 meters above ground level or without proper ropes or guides; luge, motocross, Moto-X, rodeo activity, ski jumping, whitewater rafting exceeding Class V difficulty, scuba below 50 meters; and/or adventure sports not expressly covered hereunder are excluded regardless of which plan or rider is selected.
- Vision or ear tests and the provision of visual or hearing aids.
- Vocational, recreational, speech or music therapy.
- Treatment while confined primarily to receive custodial care, educational or rehabilitative care, or nursing services.
- Charges, injuries and/or illnesses resulting or arising from or occurring during the commission or continuing perpetration of a violation of law by the insured, including without limitation, the engaging in an illegal occupation or act, but excluding minor traffic violations.
- Treatment for, and injuries and/or illnesses resulting or arising from, substance abuse or drug addiction.
- Injury and/or illness resulting or arising from being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and injury or illness resulting from operating any type of vehicle after consuming any alcohol or drugs.
- Willful self-inflicted injury or illness.
- Treatment required as a result of or arising from complications from a treatment or condition not covered under the certificate.
- Any services or supplies performed or provided by a relative of the Insured or provided at no cost to Insured.
- Treatment for mental and nervous disorders.
- Organ or tissue transplants or related services.
- Illness or injury where the trip to the host country is undertaken for treatment or advice for such illness or injury, except as expressly provided for in the certificate of insurance.
- Treatment incurred as a result of or arising from exposure to nuclear radiation, and/or radioactive material(s).
This brochure contains only a consolidated and summary description of all current Patriot Travel Medical Insurance benefits, conditions, limitations and exclusions. A certificate containing the complete Certificate Wording with all terms, conditions and exclusions will be included in the fulfillment kit. The Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plans are amended, modified or replaced from time to time, and IMG reserves the right to issue the most current Certificate Wording for this insurance plan in the event this application and/or brochure has expired, is modified, or is replaced with a newer version. Current Certificate Wordings are available upon request.
Service at your fingertips anytime, anywhere - that's what MyIMG provides. MyIMG is our proprietary online service that allows you to access information and manage accounts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from anywhere in the world. Our service centers in the U.S. and Europe are always available to help or handle emergencies 24 hours a day, but through MyIMG you have immediate access to a wealth of information about your account and can manage routine areas to help you save time when you may need it most. Some features include:
- Get explanation of benefits
- Initiate precertification
- Locate a provider
- Obtain certificate documents
- Request ID cards
- Recommend provider/facility
Locating a Provider
With the Patriot plans, you may seek treatment with the hospital or doctor of your choice. When seeking treatment in the U.S., you can reduce your out-of-pocket costs by using the independent Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), a separately organized network of hundreds of thousands of established, highly qualified health care physicians and many well-recognized hospitals in the U.S. contracted by IMG. You can quickly search the network through MyIMG. Additionally, to help you locate health care providers outside the U.S., IMG provides its online International Provider Access (IPA), a database of over 17,000 providers.
Universal Rx Pharmacy Discount Savings
This
is a discount savings program available to every certificate holder of
the Patriot plans. This program allows card members to purchase
prescriptions at one of over 35,000 participating pharmacies in the
U.S. and receive the lower of 1) Universal Rx contract price or 2) the
pharmacy regular retail price.
This discount program is not insurance coverage. It is purely a discount program to purchasers of the Patriot plans. Use of the discount card does not guarantee that prescribed medication is covered under the insurance benefit plan.
The ability to access quality health care is of paramount importance when a medical emergency arises abroad. To coordinate care and provide U.S. and internationally based medical management services, IMG formed ACM, an on-site specialized division devoted entirely to medical management.
The clinical staff consists of qualified physicians and registered nurses who are experts at assessing the need for services and ensuring those services are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner. ACM has international medical experience, providing services in more than 170 countries worldwide.
ACM is accredited by URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization that is internationally recognized for promoting continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of health care management. Through a rigorous and comprehensive review that ensures ongoing compliance, ACM earned its URAC accreditation in Health Utilization Management.
From routine medical care to complex case management, from checkups to emergency medical evacuations, ACM is there for you. They are committed to consumer protection and empowerment, quality operations and regulatory compliance. This translates into better care for you - around the world, around the clock.
Your Complete International Resource.
IMG offers a comprehensive range of international medical insurance and travel insurance products for every insurance need. Whether you need individual coverage for a vacation, extended coverage for a longterm stay abroad, or group coverage for employees in locations around the world, we've got the right plan for you and the exceptional services to back them up.
- Short-term Travel Plans
- Long-term Travel Plans
- Travel Insurance / Trip Cancellation Plans
- Employer Group Plans
- Mission Plans
- Marine Plans
- International Student and Educator Plans
- Adventure Sports Plans
- Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Green and Environmentally Friendly Plans
You can spend a great deal of time planning your trip and it is exciting getting everything ready. But what would happen if the airline you selected should go out of business or you're prevented from taking your trip? Your hard-earned payments could be lost. To help protect you from losing the money you've spent to travel, IMG works with iTravelInsured® (iTI®) to bring you the Patriot T.R.I.P. Lite program.
PATRIOT T.R.I.P. LITE
This iTI program is designed to provide peace of mind so you can enjoy your travels. The benefits are outlined below and program cost information can be found on the back of the Application Form.
| SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS | |
| Trip Cancellation | Trip cost up to $20,000 |
| Travel Delay | $500 ($100 per day after 24 hours or up to $500 for a missed connection) |
| Baggage Delay | $100 |
Trip Cancellation
Provides coverage for the loss of non-refundable, unused payments when a trip is cancelled prior to departure due to: emergency illness, injury or death to you, a family member or travel companion; financial default; a terrorist incident; jury duty; home made uninhabitable by fire, wind, storm, flood, or vandalism; quarantine; auto accident on way to airport; job termination; cancelled leave for active duty military, police or fire fighters.
Travel Delay
Reimburses you up to $100 per
day for reasonable additional accommodations and traveling expenses,
not otherwise paid by a travel supplier or common carrier, when your
trip is delayed for more than 24 hours caused by: travel supplier
delay, lost or stolen passport, medical quarantine, natural disaster,
or emergency illness or injury to you or a travel companion.
Baggage Delay
Reimburses you for the costs
you incur to buy reasonable additional clothing and essential personal
items when your checked baggage is delayed by a common carrier for
more than 24 hours from the actual time of arrival at a destination.
When you purchase a Patriot T.R.I.P. Lite program you automatically become a member of the National Small Business Travel & Health Association (NSBTHA). Through this association members may access travel insurance, emergency travel assistance services, and information about events, legislation, and other matters that affect travel. Information about NSBTHA is available at www.NSBTHA.org.
Certificate Form No. iTI100-11
- A Pre-Existing Condition, except as waived by Us under the terms of the Policy.
- War or any act of war (whether declared or undeclared), civil disturbance, riot or insurrection.
- Serving in one of the armed forces of any country or international authority.
- Operating, learning to operate, piloting or riding in or on any aircraft or flying device, other than riding as a passenger in a licensed commercial aircraft.
- Suicide or attempted suicide, while sane; intentionally self-inflicted Injury or Illness.
- Being under the influence of any intoxicant, drug or narcotic unless prescribed by a Physician.
- Training, practicing or participating in any motor sport or motor racing.
- Parachuting, hang gliding, parasailing, hot air ballooning, scuba diving below 135 feet or any type of scuba diving without the proper diving training and certification from a professional organization, rock or mountain climbing, or hunting.
- Pregnancy or childbirth when You are expected to give birth within two months from the date of a Covered Trip or an elective abortion.
- Traveling against the advice of a Physician, traveling while on a waiting list for inpatient Hospital or clinic treatment, or traveling for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad.
- Taking part in any scheduled athletic event or competition.
- Any emotional, psychological, mental or nervous disorder.
- Any potentially fatal condition which was diagnosed before the date Your coverage became effective, or any condition for which You are traveling to seek treatment.
- Dental treatment due to normal wear and tear or the normal maintenance of dental health.
The Pre-Existing Condition exclusion is waived if coverage is purchased within 14 days after the date your initial payment for the covered trip was paid to the travel supplier. Insureds also must be medically able to travel on the date coverage is purchased.
If the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion is not waived, your pre-existing condition might still be covered if the answer to all of the following questions is "no."
- Were you treated for a new illness in the last 60 days?
- Has your condition worsened or required medical attention in the past 60 days?
- Have you received any new medications in the past 60 days or have any of your current dosages been changed?
This is a summary of the principal provisions of the master policy offered through NSBTHA for its members. It is not considered to be a contract of insurance. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. For more information regarding the exclusions and all other terms and conditions of Patriot T.R.I.P. Lite, please see the certificate wording for your state which is available upon request.
This brochure is not intended to be an offer to sell Patriot T.R.I.P. Lite or a solicitation by iTravelInsured in any jurisdiction where such action would be unlawful or in which iTravelInsured is not qualified to do so.
Insurance products are underwritten and offered where available by Imperium Insurance Company, New York, NY 10036.
P.O. Box 88509
2960 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208-0509 USA
As the Plan Administrator for Patriot Travel Medical Insurance®, IMG acts as the authorized agent for and on behalf of Sirius International.
Patriot America
Travel Medical Insurance plans are surplus lines products underwritten by Sirius International Insurance Corporation (publ), rated A (excellent) by A.M. Best and A- by Standard & Poor's (at the time of printing). Sirius International is a White Mountains Re company.
IMG, International Medical Group, the IMG block design logo, imglobal, Patriot Travel Medical Insurance, Patriot International® , Patriot America® , Coverage Without Boundaries, and Global Peace of Mind are the trademarks, service marks and/or registered marks of International Medical Group, Inc
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