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Medical coverage for
maritime workers and their families.
Our complete, affordable global coverage is for maritime crew who work on the open seas for at least 3 months a year. Get comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family with our Worldwide Crew plan.
Coverage when you’re at sea
Unlimited annual and lifetime medical maximum
Flexible plan length options
Immediate pre-existing conditions coverage with proof of previous coverage
Primary to protection & indemnity (P&I) insurance
Covers amateur sailboat racing and alcohol-related injuries
Includes SCUBA diving up to 20 meters with proper certification or supervision
Hand-picked doctors
Choose any doctor or facility for services
Access our global network of doctors and hospitals in over 190 countries, many of whom bill us directly
Get on-the-ground clinical support from over 165 Regional Physician Advisors in more than 100 countries
Support beyond time zones
Support 24/7/365 through our Global Service Center
Preventive and Primary Care - Insurer Waives Deductible
Primary Care Office Visits - as many as 8 visits per Calendar Year
All except a $10 copay per visit1
All except a $30 copay per visit
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Preventive Care For Babies/Children: (Birth through Age 18) a. Office Visits/Immunization b. Immunizations, Lab work & X-rays done in conjunction with an office visit
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Preventive Care for Adults: (Age 19 and Older) a. Office Visits/Immunization b. Immunizations as recommended on the published Center for Disease Control (CDC) immunization schedule for adults c. Routine Pap Smears, annual mammogram d. PSA for Men e. Diagnostic lab work & X-rays done in conjunction with an office visit
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Travel Vaccinations, Subject to a Calendar Year Maximum of $500
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Annual Physical Examination/Health Screening, Subject to a Calendar Year Maximum of $250 and limited to one per Calendar Year
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Urgent Care Facility
100%
All except a $75 copay per visit
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Outpatient Services - Insurer Pays After Deductible Is Met
Outpatient Medical Care
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Inpatient Hospital Services - Insurer Pays After Deductible Is Met
Surgery, X-rays, In-hospital doctor visits, Organ/Tissue Transplant
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Inpatient medical emergency
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Professional Services: Surgery, anesthesia, radiation therapy, In-hospital doctor visits, diagnostic X-ray and lab work
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Ambulatory and Therapeutic Services - Insurer Pays After Deductible Is Met, Unless Noted
Ambulatory Surgical Center
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Physical/Occupational Therapy, Limited to 6 visits per Calendar Year
100%, no deductible
100%, no deductible
100%, no deductible
Ambulance Service
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services, Subject to a $2,000 Maximum per Calendar Year if under the care of a licensed Physician
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Durable Medical Equipment
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Rehabilitation and Therapy - Insurer Pays After Deductible Is Met, Unless Noted
Inpatient Mental Health
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Outpatient Mental Health
100%, no deductible $10 Copayment
100%, no deductible $30 Copayment
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%, no deductible
Inpatient Substance Abuse
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Outpatient Substance Abuse
100%, no deductible $10 Copayment1
100%, no deductible $30 Copayment
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%, no deductible
Other Services - Insurer Pays After Deductible Is Met
Home Health Care, Subject to a maximum of 30 visits per Calendar Year
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Skilled Nursing Facilities, Subject to a maximum of $250 per day for a maximum of 50 days per Calendar Year
100%
80% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
60% to Coinsurance Maximum then 100%
Hospice, Subject to a maximum of $5,000 per lifetime
Prescription Drug Benefit, Subject to $5,000 Maximum per Insured Person per Calendar Year, Maximum 90-day supply
100% of actual charges
100% of actual charges
100% of actual charges
Copay waived when visiting a BlueCross BlueShield Global Solutions contracted provider outside the U.S.
Emergency room visits that do not result in inpatient admissions will be subject to a $100 penalty.
Deductible options
Living Abroad: Medical Coverage for Worldwide Education1–6
Plan Options
Deductible
Outside U.S.
Deductible
U.S. In Network
Deductible
U.S. Out of Network
Coinsurance Maximum
0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
250
$125
$250
$500
$2,000
500
$500
$500
$500
$3,000
1,000
$500
$1,000
$2,000
$4,000
2,500
$1,250
$2,500
$5,000
$8,000
5,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$10,000
Copay waived when visiting a Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions contracted provider outside the U.S.
Deductibles are Per Person per Calendar Year.
The Out-of-Pocket Maximum is calculated by adding the deductible and coinsurance maximum together. For a family, the maximum deductible and coinsurance are increased by a factor of 2.5, regardless of the size of the family.
Amounts paid to satisfy a deductible are credited to all other deductibles, both inside and outside the U.S. For example, if you satisfy your Outside U.S. deductible, this amount is credited to the U.S. (In Network) and U.S. (Outside Network) deductible requirements.
An Insured Person only has to satisfy his/her Out-of-Pocket Maximum once a Year for all services received outside of the U.S. and in the U.S.
Emergency room visits that do not result in inpatient admissions will be subject to a $100 penalty.
Medical network
Global care that travels with you.
We’ve hand-picked physicians in over 190 countries who meet our rigorous standards. Many are board-certified and English-speaking. Choose from our network or pick any international doctor or facility. It’s up to you.
Always connected to care.
Every plan includes unlimited telemedicine services at no extra cost. Connect with a doctor from your phone or tablet wherever you are, whenever you need care:
Same-day remote appointments available 24/7/365
Multilingual doctors providing guidance for non-emergencies
Consultation notes sent directly to your phone
Prescriptions and referral letters where regulations allow
Travel with a friend.
Use our mobile app for essential support:
Digital ID cards
Provider search with detailed profiles
Claim tracking
Medical translations
Medication equivalents finder
Safety alerts based on your location
Help that never sleeps.
Our Global Service Center is always open:
24/7/365 multilingual support via toll-free or collect calls
Medical evacuation coordination when needed
Personalized guidance for accessing care
Go ahead and explore the world. We’ll be here when and where you need us.
Medical evacuation
When you’re outside of your home country, medical evacuations aren’t always covered by your current health insurance.
All plans include medical evacuation. Emergency medical transportation can be stressful and the costs can be devastating. We make it as easy as possible to get the care you need, when and where you need it.
Maximum Benefit per Trip Period for all Evacuations up to $250,000.
Additional benefits
Our coverage goes beyond the basics. For your protection and peace of mind in unexpected situations.
What is repatriation of remains?
This important benefit covers the complex process of transporting remains back to the family's chosen location, handling all necessary documentation and arrangements during an already difficult time.
Insurer Waives Deductible
Repatriation of Mortal Remains
Up to $25,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
$10,000
Pre-existing conditions
You’re more than just your medical history.
You’re more than just your medical history. Current health conditions and illness are covered under our plans for living abroad. For coverage to start right away, you will need to supply a letter from your previous health insurer that shows you were covered for at least 6 months.
If you did not have health insurance, you will need to wait up to 6 months for Worldwide Premier and Outside U.S. plans for your current health conditions to be covered. This is called a waiting period. The waiting period for Worldwide Crew, Worldwide Education and Worldwide Non-Profit plans is 12 months.
If you had health insurance for less than 6 months, your waiting period will be shortened by the number of months you were previously covered. For example, if you had health insurance for 2 months, your waiting period will be shortened by 2 months from 6 months to 4 months.
Need medical care or emergency evacuation?
Both are covered, even for pre-existing conditions. So you’ll never have to wonder "what if something happens?" while you're trying to enjoy your trip
Refund policy
We understand that life plans change. That’s why you can cancel at any time without a cancellation fee or penalty. Most of our plans have a 6-month enrollment minimum, but we don't lock you into a contract. All cancellations are effective on the last day of the monthly billing cycle. We don’t provide refunds for partial months. Cancellations are not retroactive, so you will need to pay your premium through the date of your cancellation. All cancellation requests must come from the primary insured by one of these methods:
Postal mail: C/O Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions/Enrollment Dept, 933 First Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
All U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents living abroad who are 74 or younger at the time of application are eligible to apply for coverage. All legal residents of the U.S. (citizens and foreign nationals) are eligible if they apply from the U.S. Non U.S. Citizens/Residents who are 74 or younger at the time of application are eligible if applying for coverage outside of his/her home country. The country of assignment must be other than the Eligible Member’s home country and they must be a professional crew member.
Eligible Member must be scheduled to reside outside of his/her country for at least 3 months per year.
Eligible Dependent
An Eligible Dependent means a person who is the Eligible Participant’s:
Spouse, partner;
Own or spouse’s/partner’s unmarried natural child, stepchild or legally adopted child who has not yet reached age 26.
A person may not be an Insured Dependent for more than one Insured Participant.
Frequently asked questions
Our plans meet all Schengen Visa requirements. If you are traveling to any of the following countries, you may need to apply for a short-stay visa and provide proof of insurance: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France and Monaco, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Litunania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
If you have one of our plans and need proof of insurance, contact us to request a letter from our Global Service Center.
Yes. Current health conditions and illness are covered under our plans for living abroad. For coverage to start right away, you’ll need to supply a letter from your previous health insurer that shows you were covered for at least 6 months.
If you didn’t have health insurance previously, you’ll need to wait up to 6 months for your current health conditions to be covered under our Worldwide Premier and Outside U.S. plans. This is called a waiting period. The waiting period for Worldwide Crew, Worldwide Education and Worldwide Non-Profit plans is 12 months.
If you had health insurance for less than 6 months, your waiting period will be shortened by the number of months you were previously covered. For example, if you had health insurance for 2 months, your waiting period will be shortened by 2 months from 6 months to 4 months.
Our Medical Coverage for Living Abroad plans are not guaranteed. This means that based on the information in your application, we may not be able to cover you. We’ll look at the details you provide, including your overall health. Your application may be accepted, accepted with a higher rate or denied.
National health insurance is health insurance that is paid for by a country’s government. It usually covers citizens and residents of a country.
If you are just vacationing or visiting for a short time, you may not be eligible or covered by national health insurance. If you get sick or injured, you can be left with a big bill. That’s why it’s important to protect yourself with a travel medical plan.
If you are moving to a different country, you might not want to depend on national health insurance. For example, you might have to wait a long time to see certain doctors. If you decide to go to another country or back home to the U.S., you will lose coverage. And if you need to be flown back home because of an injury or illness, you will have to pay out of pocket. Buying an international health insurance plan will protect your wallet and provide peace of mind that you can always get the healthcare you need.
We understand that life plans change. That's why you can cancel at any time without a cancellation fee or penalty. Most of our plans have a 6-month enrollment minimum, but we don't lock you into a contract. All cancellations are effective on the last day of the monthly billing cycle. We don't provide refunds for partial months. Cancellations are not retroactive, so you will need to pay your premium through the date of your cancellation. The cancellation must come from the primary insured.
There are 2 ways to cancel:
You can mail your written cancellation to C/o Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions/Enrollment Dept, 933 First Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
Say hello to Blue Cross Blue Shield Global SolutionsSM
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