By your side, worldwide
UnitedHealthcare Global provides you and your family with around-the-clock support, all over the world.
- Instant connection, 24/7, through our Emergency Response Center
- Access to over 1.9 million physicians, clinics, and hospitals worldwide
Advantages
- Make one call any time, day or night to the Emergency Response Center to connect with a team of specialists, and get multilingual support
- You will be directed to appropriate local care that meets international medical standards. This ensures you are getting quality medical care, and avoid unnecessary or unhelpful treatment.
- Help is available for non-insurance travel assistance services. You can call our Emergency Response Center to assist with lost or stolen travel documents, passports, legal referrals, translation services and a host of other non-medical problems.
Disadvantages
- Maximum limit of $1,000,000.
- For International Travel Medical policies, the accident and sickness medical expense benefit decreases to $50,000 for people aged 70–79 and to $20,000 for ages 80–85
- No after departure policies allowed; your trip protection has to be purchased before your trip starts to ensure your coverage is in sync with your itinerary and plans.
About the Company
United Healthcare Global has been in business for over 45 years. The company is US-based, but offers some of their travel insurance plans to Canadians. They have access to over 1.9 million physicians, clinics, and hospitals worldwide in 150 countries. At UnitedHealthcare Global we are dedicated to ensuring access to quality care, plus backup plans for sudden illness, emergencies, and unexpected changes to itineraries. At every turn, our travel protection plans ensure you are covered.
Which Frontier United Healthcare Global plans are available for Canadians?
SafeTrip travel protection includes the following options for Canadians:
- International Travel Medical: Medical coverage only – for Non-residents traveling to the US or outside of the US
- International Travel Medical Plus, Trip cancellation and medical coverage – for Non-residents traveling to the US or outside of the US
Refunds
- 30 DAY FREE LOOK: If You are not satisfied for any reason, You may cancel Insurance under this Policy by giving the Company or
the agent written notice within: (a) 30 days from the Effective Date of Your Insurance; or (b) prior to Your Scheduled Departure Date,
whichever occurs first. If You do this, Your premium will be refunded, provided You have not already departed on the Trip or filed a
claim.
You need to know
- Medical benefits for those 80 and older are limited to $20,000
- Underwritten H&W Indemnity SPC for and on behalf of Global Solutions SP.
- All products listed above include 24-hour assistance
- Policies and coverage can change at any time, without warning. This article is only intended as general advice. Please check your own policy carefully.
Quick Guide to Plans from Frontier MEDEX
| Plan | Medical Insurance Coverage | Deductible | Trip Cancellation and Interruption | Baggage | Maximum Age and Maximum Length of Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Travel Medical - for U.S. residents traveling outside US Medical coverage only | $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000, (options) | $100 or $250 (options) | $5,000 | $250 | |
| International Travel Medical Plus - for U.S. residents traveling outside US Trip cancellation and medical coverage | $25,0000 | $100, $500, or $1,000 (options) | Minimum $500 to maximum $10,000 (optional benefit) |  | |
| Travel Protection -for U.S. residents traveling within U.S. - Trip cancellation only | $1,000,000 | $100 | | | |
| International Travel Medical - Medical coverage for non-U.S. residents traveling to the United States and outside of the U.S. | $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 | | | | |
| International Travel Medical Plus - Trip cancellation and medical coverage for non-U.S. residents traveling to the United States and outside of the U.S. | $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 | | | | |
Where Can I Learn More About United Healthcare Global SafeTrip Insurance?
You can learn more directly from from United Healthcare Global
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