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A group of four multiracial medical professionals smiling and wearing blue scrubs with blurred background and blue gradient hovering over them
Our Global Network

Care that goes the distance.

In over 190 countries worldwide.

Because healthcare shouldn’t have borders.

Need a specialist in Africa? Trying to ensure compliance in local markets? Providing remote care to patients anywhere and at any time? You can count on our global health provider network. See how we deliver for members, all over the world.

The strongest names in healthcare

You don’t have to question your coverage. We bring the largest U.S. coverage through the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® network and pair it with Bupa, the undisputed global leader for healthcare.  

Compliance
when abroad

We work with Bupa Global to offer specialized network solutions. This helps us ensure compliance for members all over the world. Even in regulated markets like the Middle East, the Netherlands and Australia.

In-house global network team

Our network team works with contracted providers to make sure they have what they need to support you. This includes looking for ways to expand our network. And keeping up with changes in local healthcare systems.  

Local network support

We have more than 160 Regional Physician Advisors (RPAs) in over 96 countries. Our RPAs work with our local and regional teams. They bring an added layer of expertise and on-the-ground support for members accessing care.

Help finding providers

Our provider finder tool gives detailed info about each provider. Members can choose based on over 20 different criteria. These include services, location, education, languages and even hobbies.

Over 200 countries worldwide, 2.2 million+ providers worldwide, 74% claim spend outside of U.S. settled directly, 3,500 telemedicine providers, 31,200 English speaking doctors, 11,050 contracted facilities
Over 200 countries worldwide, 2.2 million+ providers worldwide, 74% claim spend outside of U.S. settled directly, 3,500 telemedicine providers, 31,200 English speaking doctors, 11,050 contracted facilities

The only international insurer with access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO network.

In the U.S., the Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO network includes 97% of hospitals and 83% of physicians. And averages 56% in-network savings. This adds up to cost savings for your group plan!

Today, over 70% of healthcare spend for international plans sold in the U.S. happens in the U.S.1 Over 40% of international healthcare happens in North America.2

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Why? Many expats like to return to their home country for medical treatments. For U.S. residents, that means returning to the states, where medical costs are higher.

Our network also gives members access to the Blue Distinction® Specialty Care network. These U.S. centers of excellence focus on complex care. They offer better results, fewer complications and lower admission rates.

Cost savings and better access to care. Our network really offers the best of both worlds.

For dental needs, we partner with United Concordia Dental®. This network includes nearly 81,000 dentists. They cover over 294,000 locations across all 50 states.

Prescription needs are covered through Universal RxTM. Members with coverage in the U.S. have access to over 44,000 participating pharmacies in the U.S. They can also take advantage of mail order pharmacy services.

Outside the U.S. our network goes the distance.

We have a global network of directly contracted providers and facilities outside the U.S. That network is supplemented by the Bupa Global network.* We directly settle 74% of these global claims.

But that’s just a piece of our global footprint.

Our Regional Physician Advisors (RPAs) also play an important role. They’re doctors and specialists we’ve recruited. They speak fluent English but understand local resources. They know what expats need. And they have accreditations and board certifications from the American Board of Medical Specialties and royal medical colleges.

Map-art-rest-of-world-highlightedMembers also have access to tens of thousands of specialist providers. From global telemedicine to mental health EAP services. We make it easy for members to get whole-health support.

For your prescription needs, we work with Expatriate Prescription Services (ESP) to offer global mail order pharmacy. They deliver medications to members in over 160 countries so that your medicine comes to you, wherever you are.

*Bupa Global network available on Group Medical Coverage for Expats plans only.

Sources: 1. Blue Cross Blue Shield Solutions data on file. 2. Internationally Mobile Employee Benefits Design Survey, Willis Towers Watson, 2019.

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