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Travel Medical Insurance for Visitors to the USA

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Health care costs in the United States can be high, and your home health plan may not cover you while you travel. Visitors often look at travel medical insurance to help with unexpected medical costs during a trip.

What to look at in a plan

• Medical limit: the maximum the plan may pay for covered medical costs
• Deductible: the amount you pay before coverage applies
• Emergency transport: whether ambulance or medical evacuation is included
• Network or provider rules: whether you need to use specific providers or get approval first
• Exclusions: pre-existing conditions, certain activities and other items the plan does not cover

Who often considers it

• Tourists and family visitors
• Long-stay visitors, students and short-term workers, depending on visa and school rules

Before you buy

1. Check your home insurance and any card benefits
2. Confirm your visa, school or sponsor requirements, if any
3. Compare plans using a checklist and read the policy documents

If you are unsure what you need, ask the insurer or a licensed professional.