Overview
Safe Travels USA is a comprehensive coverage plan for non-US residents visiting USA. You can obtain an instant quote and/or purchase online on this website. The insurance coverage can start as early as the next day or any future date you specify. After purchase, ID cards can be downloaded from MyAccount at any time; there is a link in the purchase confirmation email.
What is covered and not covered?
The insurance company will generally pay for new medical conditions, injuries or accidents that may occur after the effective date of the policy. It does not cover any expenses related to pre-existing conditions, preventive check ups, immunizations or maternity.
Prescription drugs are covered up to the lower amount of either the policy maximum or $250,000. More information.
Sudden and unexpected recurrence of pre-existing conditions is covered up to $1,000 for persons under the age of 70.
Dental is covered only up to $250 for acute pain to sound and natural teeth. For any practical dental coverage, consider a low cost plan from Careington that provides excellent coverage.
Safe Travels USA will cover outside the home country including during travel. It covers loss of checked luggage up to $1,000.
With just one call, Telemedicine can provide access to a team of medical experts for real-time consultations and treatment.
How do I use the insurance?
Please look at the detailed description.
How much is covered?
First, you will have to pay your annual deductible (varies from $0 to $5,000) before the insurance company starts paying anything for the covered expenses, even for doctor visits. You will need to continue to pay all the money yourself until you have completely satisfied the deductible. The deductible is not just for the hospitalization. There is no concept of copay.
After the deductible is satisfied, the plan pays 90% of the next $2,500 of covered expenses, you pay 10%; in other words, you will have to pay a maximum of $250 out of your pocket towards the 10% coinsurance.
Then, the plan pays 100% up to the selected policy maximum, ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000, depending upon your age.
Example:
Let's assume that you have purchased a $50,000 policy maximum with a $250 deductible for 3 months.
Let's assume that the doctor charges you $150/visit and you need to visit several times.
The first time you visit the doctor, you will have to pay all of that $150 yourself. You still have $100 left towards the unsatisfied deductible.
When you visit the doctor next time, and he charges you $150, you will have to pay $100 yourself. You have now completely satisfied your annual deductible. Out of the remaining $50 after your deductible, the plan pays 90% which is $45 and you pay 10% which is $5.
For any subsequent treatment (whether for the same condition or a different condition), you don't have to pay the deductible again. The insurance company will continue to pay 90% for the first $2,500 of covered medical expenses, you continue to pay 10% (that is maximum $250).
After that, the insurance company will pay 100% for covered medical expenses, up to $50,000. If you incur any expenses beyond $50,000, you will be responsible to pay that amount.
Let's assume that you were in an accident and are hospitalized in a hospital for 2 days. The hospital charges $12,000 per day for a total bill of $24,000. Assuming this is the first instance of your needing to use the insurance, you pay your $250 deductible plus $250 (10% of first $2,500) and the insurance company will pay the rest.
Even if you extend your insurance after the initial 3 months, you don't have to pay the deductible again.
Benefits Updated: 10/15/2024