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Benefits & Exclusions
Global Medical Insurance®

Benefits

Benefit Description
Subject to deductible and coinsurance unless otherwise noted

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Coverage Area Two options: worldwide or worldwide excluding the U.S. and Canada Two options: worldwide or worldwide excluding the U.S. and Canada Two options: worldwide or worldwide excluding the U.S. and Canada
Policy Maximum $5,000,000
lifetime per individual
$5,000,000
lifetime per individual
$8,000,000
lifetime per individual
Deductible Ranges from $250 to $10,000 per period of coverage, 50% reduction within PPO Ranges from $250 to $10,000 per period of coverage, 50% reduction within PPO, Carry forward deductible - last 30 days of certificate year Ranges from $100 to $10,000 per period of coverage, 50% reduction within PPO, Carry forward deductible - last 30 days of certificate year
Family Deductible 3x the single 3x the single 2x the single
Coinsurance within the U.S. and Canada 80% of the next $5,000 of eligible expenses after the deductible, then 100% to the overall maximum per period of coverage 80% of the next $5,000 of eligible expenses after the deductible, then 100% to the overall maximum per period of coverage 90% of the next $5,000 of eligible expenses after the deductible, then 100% to the overall maximum per period of coverage
Coinsurance within the PPO network and outside the U.S. and Canada 100% 100% 100%
Hospitalization / Room & Board $600 per day (maximum of 240 consecutive days per covered event) Average semi-private room rate Private room rate
Intensive Care Unit $1,500 per day (maximum of 180 consecutive days per covered event) Usual, Reasonable and Customary (URC) Usual, Reasonable and Customary (URC)
Surgery URC URC URC
Anesthetist's Charges Associated with Surgery 20% of surgery benefit URC URC
Transplants $250,000
per transplant
$1,000,000
lifetime maximum
$2,000,000
lifetime maximum
Outpatient Visits/Exams - 25 visits per insured person per period of coverage to the maximum limit as outlined: physician $70; specialist $70; psychiatrist $60; chiropractor $50; surgical intervention consultation $500; X-rays - $250 per exam maximum limit; Lab Tests - $300 per exam maximum limit URC URC
Rx Coverage URC URC URC
Emergency Room Illness URC
subject to an additional $250 deductible if not admitted
URC -
subject to an additional $250 deductible if not admitted
URC -
subject to an additional $250 deductible if not admitted
Emergency Room Accident URC URC URC
Local Ambulance $1,500
per covered event - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
URC URC
Emergency Evacuation $50,000
per period of coverage - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
Limited to policy maximum - not subject to deductible or coinsurance Limited to policy maximum - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
Emergency Reunion NA
(Not Applicable)
$10,000
lifetime maximum
$10,000
lifetime maximum
Return of Mortal Remains $25,000
lifetime maximum per insured - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
$25,000
lifetime maximum per insured -not subject to deductible or coinsurance
$50,000
lifetime maximum per insured -not subject to deductible or coinsurance
Maternity Optional Rider - $50,000 lifetime maximum, maximum of $5,000 for normal delivery, $7,500 for C-section, $200 child wellness benefit for first 12 months - not subject to deductible or coinsurance. Available after 10 months of coverage benefits reduced by 50% for births that occur in11th or 12th month of continuous coverage Optional Rider - $50,000 lifetime maximum, maximum of $5,000 for normal delivery, $7,500 for C-section, $200 child wellness benefit for first 12 months - not subject to deductible or coinsurance. Available after 10 months of coverage benefits reduced by 50% for births that occur in11th or 12th month of continuous coverage Same As Any Illness (SAAI) $1,000 additional deductible, $50,000 lifetime maximum, $200 child wellness benefit for first 12 months. Available after 10 months of coverage
Supplemental Accident NA $300
per occurrence - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
$500
per occurrence - not subject to deductible or coinsurance
Mental/Nervous Outpatient only - (see Outpatient) Available after 12 months of continuous coverage $10,000
per period of coverage up to a $50,000 lifetime maximum. Available after 12 months of continuous coverage
SAAI
$50,000 lifetime maximum. Available after 12 months of continuous coverage
Adult Wellness NA $250 per period of coverage - not subject to deductible or coinsurance Available for those 30 years of age and over after 12 months of continuous coverage $500 per period of coverage - not subject to deductible or coinsurance Available for those 18 years of age and over after 12 months of continuous coverage
Child Wellness Three visits per period of coverage -maximum $70 per visit. Available for children under 18 years of age after 12 months of continuous coverage $200 maximum per period of coverage -not subject to deductible or coinsurance Available for children under 18 years of age after 12 months of continuous coverage $400 maximum per period of coverage - not subject to deductible or coinsurance Available for children under 18 years of age after 12 months of continuous coverage
Other Services Extended Care - limited to first 30 days of confinement
Radiation Treatment - URC
Home Nursing Care - limited 30 days per covered event
Hospice Care - limited 30 days per covered event
Prosthetic Devices - all URC
URC URC
Physical Therapy Maximum $40 per visit 30 visit maximum per period of coverage Maximum $50 per visit Maximum $50 per visit
High School Sports Injury NA NA Up to $5,000 maximum
Recreational SCUBA NA URC URC
Remote Transportation NA NA Limited to $5,000 per certificate period up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
Political Evacuation and Repatriation NA NA Limited to $10,000 lifetime maximum
Complementary Medicine NA Acupuncture $150
Aroma Therapy $50
Herbal Therapy $50
Magnetic Therapy $75
Massage Therapy $150
Vitamin Therapy $100
Each per period of coverage
Acupuncture $150
Aroma Therapy $50
Herbal Therapy $50
Magnetic Therapy $75
Massage Therapy $150
Vitamin Therapy $100
Each per period of coverage
Non-emergency Dental NA NA Calendar year maximum - $750
Individual deductible - $50
Schedule of benefits -
Class I: 90% Class II: 70%
Class III: 50% Ortho 0%
(6 month waiting period)
Emergency Dental due to Accident $1,000 per period of coverage URC URC
Emergency Dental due to Sudden Unexpected Pain NA $100 per period of coverage See non-emergency dental benefits
Vision NA NA Exams - up to $100 per 24 months
Materials - up to $150 per 24 months
Global Concierge & Assistance Services NA NA Included
Pre-existing Conditions $5,000 per period of coverage up to a $50,000 lifetime maximum. Available after 24 months of continuous coverage $5,000 per period of coverage up to a $50,000 lifetime maximum. Available after 24 months of continuous coverage SAAI
NA (Not Applicable) / URC (Usual, Reasonable and Customary) / SAAI (Same As Any Illness)

Exclusions

Silver and Gold:

After coverage has been in effect for 24 continuous months, the Silver and Gold plan options provide a US$50,000 lifetime benefit for eligible pre-existing conditions that existed at or prior to the effective date, subject to a maximum of US$5,000 per period of coverage. This benefit is payable whether or not you have received consultation or treatment for the condition(s) during the 24-month period. The Silver and Gold plan options do not rider or charge additional premium for pre-existing conditions. If you properly disclose a pre-existing condition at the time of application and are accepted into the plan, you will be covered for eligible medical expenses after 24 months of continuous coverage, subject to the foregoing limits and the other terms of the plan.*

The following illnesses which exist, manifest themselves or are treated or have treatment recommended prior to or during the first 180 days of coverage from the initial effective date are considered pre-existing conditions and are subject to the waiting period and other limitations of coverage described above: asthma, allergies, tonsillectomy, back conditions,
adenoidectomy, hemorrhoids or hemorrhoidectomy, disorders of the reproductive system, hysterectomy, hernia, gall stones or kidney stones, any condition of the breast, and any condition of the prostate.

Platinum:

On the Platinum plan option, conditions that are fully disclosed on the application and have not been excluded or restricted by a rider will be covered the same as any illness. Conditions, including any complications therefrom, that are not fully disclosed on the application will not be covered.

OTHER EXCLUSIONS & LIMITATIONS*

  • Treatment not ordered or received by a physician
  • Treatment or supplies not medically necessary
  • Investigational, experimental or research procedures
  • Custodial care
  • Weight modification
  • Elective cosmetic or plastic surgery
  • Treatment of impotency
  • Contraceptive medication or treatment
  • Drug and alcohol abuse treatment
  • Organ transplants not specifically listed
  • Routine foot care
  • Treatment by a relative or family member
  • Treatment as a result of war or riot
  • Treatment resulting from illegal activities
  • Speech therapy
  • Persons HIV+ at effective date
  • Organized amateur or professional sports
  • Maternity and newborn care (unless the maternity rider or Platinum plan option is purchased - see Summary Schedule of Benefits)
  • Services and treatment eligible for payment by any government or other insurance
  • Adult routine physical examinations are excluded under the Silver plan option and for the first 12 months for the Gold and Platinum plan options
  • Devices to correct sight or hearing are excluded under the Silver and Gold plan options
  • Inpatient mental and nervous is excluded under the Silver plan option and for the first 12 months for the Gold and Platinum plan options
  • Outpatient mental and nervous for the first 12 months on all plan options

 

*This website contains only a consolidated and summary description of some of the current Global 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. 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. .


 
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