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questions on IC Platinum I looked at your previous advice, seen the web site, and compared various products. I am thinking of getting the IC platinum plan. I just have a few questions to see if i understood the plan properly. To recap: 1) I am from and am a resident of Ireland. 35yrs old with no pre-existing illness. I am looking for a comprehensive plan that will also cover completely JUST AS WELL at home as it will worldwide including North America. I think the answer is yes but please confirm IC Platinum will do this. 2) I plan to take a year (or more) off and have various trips I want to do. In a period of 12 months I would guess that I estimate 7 months in Canada/America. Is this still ok or do i have to leave USA after 6 months regarding coverage in a 12 month period? 2b) If this is true does this include Canada or is this 6 month max only for the USA? 3) Do I really need comprehensive or would a fixed plan be better since I would only figure to be covered for severe accidents or severe illnesses that is unlikely to occur. 4) In Ireland do you have a PPO network or preferred list of hospitals/doctors you use? thank you Don

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1. IC Platinum is worlding including home country. 2. 6 months restriction is only for US citizens, not for you. 2b. N/A 3. Comprehensive is better as what is covered is nearly same, how much is covered is what is different. 4. No. PPO concept is really in US.

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