International Travel Medical Insurance
We'll help you compare travel medical insurance options so you're better prepared for emergency medical care, evacuation, and unexpected health issues while away from home. Plans may include access to global provider networks, digital tools, and 24/7 support while abroad.
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Why international medical insurance matters when you travel abroad.
When you're outside the U.S., your domestic health plan may not cover you. Medicare and most ACA marketplace plans offer little to no coverage abroad — and if you need care, many international providers require payment upfront.
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International travel medical insurance helps you access care, manage unexpected medical needs, and avoid large out-of-pocket costs wherever you go.
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As an independent agency, we help you compare travel medical plans — including options from BCBS Global Solutions (formerly GeoBlue) — and match coverage to your trip. Our services are free.
Travel medical plans for every type of traveler.
Not all international travel looks the same. Some trips are short, others span months or years. We help you compare plans designed to match how you travel.
Single Trip
For one international trip, with some plans available for trips up to 182 days. Ideal for vacations, mission trips, or business travel. Plan options may include high medical limits and low or no deductibles.
Multi-Trip Annual
One policy covering unlimited trips abroad within a 12-month period. Ideal for frequent international travelers.
For individuals and families outside the U.S. for 3+ months a year. Options for students, workers, and retirees abroad, with comprehensive international coverage.
Long-Term & Living Abroad
Who Needs International Travel Medical Insurance?
International Travelers
Heading overseas for vacation, business, or an extended stay? Travel medical coverage can help protect you if an unexpected illness or injury happens while you're away.
Cruise Passengers
Many cruise itineraries include international ports where your U.S. health insurance may not apply. Travel medical coverage can help fill that gap.
Mission Trip Participants
Short-term medical coverage options are available for missionaries and volunteers traveling abroad for service work. Some plans may cover extended trips and travelers up to age 95.
Medicare Travelers
Medicare generally does not cover care outside the U.S. If you're on Medicare and traveling internationally, a travel medical plan may be worth considering.
Travel Medical Insurance vs. Trip Cancellation Insurance
Travel Medical Insurance
Designed to help with unexpected illness, injury, emergency care, medical evacuation, and medical support while you are outside the United States.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Designed around your prepaid trip costs if you have to cancel or interrupt your trip for a covered reason.
Which one matters most? For many international travelers — especially Medicare beneficiaries, cruise passengers, missionaries, students, and long-term travelers — medical coverage is the first thing to review, because U.S. health coverage may not work the same way overseas.
Guidance before, during, and after you go.
- Before you travel: We review your destination, trip length, and health needs to help you compare plan options.
- While you're abroad: Your plan connects you to provider networks and 24/7 member support in 190+ countries.
- When you return: We’re here year-round for claims questions, renewal questions, and coverage for your next trip.
What Foreign Travel Medical Insurance May Cover
Emergency Medical Care
Coverage for unexpected illnesses or injuries that require treatment while traveling outside the U.S.
Medical Evacuation
If you need to be transported to the nearest appropriate medical facility or returned home, evacuation coverage may help cover those costs.
Prescription & Provider Support
Some plans may help you find care abroad, access provider networks, use digital tools, or get support with medicine equivalents and care coordination.
Trip Illness & Interruption
If an unexpected illness forces you to cut your trip short or delay your return, some travel medical plans may include benefits to help.
Foreign Travel Medical Insurance FAQs
What is international travel medical insurance?
International travel medical insurance covers unexpected medical needs — like illness, injury, or emergency care — while you're outside the United States. Most plans also include emergency medical evacuation, 24/7 assistance, and access to a network of doctors and hospitals abroad. It's designed to fill the gap your domestic health plan leaves when you cross the border.
Doesn't my U.S. health plan cover me overseas?
In most cases, no — or only in very limited emergencies. Most ACA marketplace and employer plans treat overseas care as out-of-network, which can mean paying the full cost upfront and filing for partial reimbursement later. Many international hospitals also require payment before treating you, so having coverage that works abroad can make a real difference.
Does Medicare cover me outside the United States?
Original Medicare generally does not cover health care outside the U.S., with only a few rare exceptions. Some Medigap plans include limited foreign travel emergency benefits, but those come with deductibles, coverage caps, and lifetime limits. If you're on Medicare and planning a trip abroad, a travel medical plan is often an affordable way to fill that gap — and we can review your current coverage with you before you go.
What's the difference between travel medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance?
Travel medical insurance covers your health — doctor visits, hospital stays, and emergencies while abroad. Trip cancellation insurance covers your trip investment — refunding prepaid costs like flights and hotels if you have to cancel for a covered reason. They solve different problems, and some travelers choose to carry both.
Can I get coverage if I've already left on my trip?
For many travel medical plans, coverage must be purchased before you leave on your trip. Some plan rules may allow extensions or other options after departure, but availability depends on the carrier, plan, and situation. The safest time to compare coverage is before you travel.
How much does travel medical insurance cost?
Cost depends on your age, trip length, destination, coverage limits, and deductible. Many travelers are surprised by how affordable short-trip coverage can be. We’ll compare options and show you real numbers for your trip, at no cost to you.
Ready to Compare or Buy Travel Medical Coverage?
Plan availability, benefits, pricing, and eligibility vary by carrier, destination, traveler age, trip length, and state. Coverage is not active until an application is submitted, approved if required, and premium is paid.