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Q:I have been a visiting scholar at Duke University (North Carolina, USA) since 2016. I used to get my health insurance from a company that Duke University recommended me. Could you help me to find a cheaper health insurance if I give you the minimum requirements for Duke University? Insurance Coverage Dates: 1/5/2018 - 31/8/2018 Here are the requirements: Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness. Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000. Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000. A deductible not to exceed $250 per accident or illness. Waiting period for pre-existing conditions of 6 months (current industry standard). May include provisions for co-insurance under the terms of which the exchange visitor may be required to pay up to 25% of the covered benefits per accident or illness. Policy must be secured to meet the benefits requirements and be underwritten by an insurance corporation with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of "A-I" or above, a Standard and Poor's Claims Paying Ability rating of "A-" or above, or a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above. Alternatively, the sponsor may ascertain that the participant's policy is backed by the full faith and credit of the government of the exchange visitor's home country.

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy for your insurance needs. There is a plan called Atlas Exchange Choice that will meet the listed requirements as well as allow for a 6 month waiting period for pre-existing conditions. This plan is designed to cover the new accidents and new illness that happen after the effective date of the policy. You can review more information about this plan using the link listed below. We have also sent you a quote for coverage so can access the information through the quote as well. If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Q:How do I get dental insurance?

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Many comprehensive coverage plans will provide coverage for treatment of an acute, unexpected dental pain. With these plans the benefit limits are usually not very high as these plans are primarily designed to cover you medically while visiting the U.S. You may consider purchasing the Careington Dental/Vision discount plan, as this would provide a discount on dental and vision services. Please use the link below to view more information regarding this plan. Careington Dental/Vision discount plan We can also recommend a travel medical insurance plan which will provide coverage for the treatment of an Acute, unexpected dental pain.
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Q:My mother is US green card holder for last few years. Is she eligible to get health insurance through you? She has no insurance in past and present so far. She is living in USA for last few years- currently in India for last 5 months and coming back to USA. She is not covered under Medicare. She is 67 yrs and will stay in Florida. She is green card holder. Please let me know.

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There are plans she will be eligible for in the New Immigrant section as long as she is not eligible for Medicare or a long term domestic plan. The short term plans she is eligible for will cover any new illness or injury that occurs after the effective date. They will not cover any pre-existing conditions, preventative care, or routine maintenance.
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Q:I have a question about the acute onset of a pre-existing conditions. If we go to the doctor for pain chest/head. They figure out it is due to high or low blood pressure will this be covered through the insurance.

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An acute onset of pre-existing condition is determined by the claims department. They will make their decision based on the doctor's notes and medical records which are generated at the time of incident. High Blood Pressure, is generally considered a chronic condition. Chronic and congenital conditions are excluded under the acute onset of pre-existing condition coverage benefit. In the below FAQ, we list a few examples of situations which may fall under the acute onset of pre-existing conditions definition. Acute Onset of a pre-existing condition
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Q:I live in Charlotte NC I have a question about purchasing insurance for my parents age 67 and 66 through your website. Who will be visiting us between Jan 25th - May 20th. Both of my parents have blood pressure and diabetes. Can you point to the right insurance which will cover them for their stay?

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy for your insurance needs. Based on the information provided below we would recommend purchasing a comprehensive coverage plan. A few plans to review would be the Atlas America, Patriot America Plus, and the Safe Travels USA Comprehensive. Short term health insurance plans for visitors are designed to cover new illnesses, injuries or accidents which occur after the effective date of the policy. They are not designed to cover pre-existing conditions, routine doctors' visits, or immunizations. Each one of these plans will provide coverage for an acute onset of a pre-existing condition. Please use the link provided below to view the plan details and purchase. You may also purchase over the phone by contacting our office at (866) INSUBUY. Acute onset of pre-existing conditions Atlas America Patriot America Plus Safe Travels USA Comprehensive
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Q:I am an Italian professor. I am going to arrive in Fort Collins (CO) on the 1st of February for a visit to Colorado State University, and I'm going to stay until August 31st. My two children are 16 & 12 years old and are coming with me. The Italian Health Service covers for us all medical expenses except for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. I need an insurance for repatriation of remains of $ 25,000 and medical evacuation of $ 50,000. I am 52 years hold. Could you please tell me the quote for me and my two children?

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy for your insurance needs. We have the Atlas MedEvac plan that will cover the medical evacuation and repatriation as requested. Please see the link below for more information including the instant purchase link. Atlas MedEvac If you have additional questions please feel free to contact our office.
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