Planning to hit the road this travel season?
You have a lot to do. You have to book your travel, lodging and activities, pack and ensure your home is looked after while you’re gone. That’s a lot to think about, and the list goes on.
With so much to do, it’s easy to overlook one item that might prove crucial: ensuring that you will be covered if you need medical care while traveling.
If your plans include international travel, GeoBlue has an extensive network of options to meet your needs when living or working abroad for an extended period of time. While many Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) domestic plans may provide limited coverage for international care in emergency situations, GeoBlue plans offer the most complete set of benefits and access to services like global telemedicine, appointment scheduling support and emergency medical evacuation, which might not be covered by your regular plan.
Insurance tips for travelers
Here are a few steps to take charge of your health while traveling abroad:
- Verify your international benefits with your BCBS plan before leaving the United States or purchase a GeoBlue plan.
- Always carry your Blue Cross Blue Shield ID card.
- If you need to locate a doctor or hospital, or need medical assistance services, hotlines are available 24/7. You can reach the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core Program Service Center at 1-800-810-BLUE (2583) or call collect at 1-804-673-1177. If you’ve purchased a travel insurance product from GeoBlue, you can call toll-free at 1-855-481-6647 or 1-610-254-8771 from outside the U.S.
Travel medical insurance provides peace of mind that you can get medical care, including access to 24/7 telemedicine and concierge support services, if needed while you’re abroad. More information on BCBS’ international coverage options and services can be found at GeoBlue.
About GeoBlue
Owned and backed by 15 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and Bupa, GeoBlue is the trade name for the robust portfolio of international coverage products through Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.
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