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Travel Medical
Insurance

Temporary coverage for accidents, sicknesses, & emergency evacuations when visiting or traveling outside of your home country.

International Health Insurance

Annually renewable international private medical insurance coverage for expats and global citizens living or working internationally.

Travel
Insurance

Coverage designed to protect you from financial losses should your trip be delayed, interrupted, or cancelled.

Enterprise Services

Meet your duty of care obligations with confidence, knowing your travelers are safe, healthy, and connected wherever they may be in the world.

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Medical & Travel
Assistance

Your travelers can access 24/7 global support should they need medical attention, travel assistance, or medical transport services.

Global Workers' Compensation Case Management

Rest assured knowing you have an experienced team who is committed to reducing your costs, moving your files forward, and serving as an international resource for all your work injury claims.

Security Assistance
Services

Keep your travelers safe, no matter where they are, with real-time alerts and intelligence on safety, health, political, and other global risks.

Insurance Administrative
Services

You’ll have experts to guide you through all things related to your health care plan needs, from enrollment to claim reimbursement.

Business Travel Insurance Plans

Health & Trip Insurance Options for Business Travel

Employees working and living internationally need reliable access to high-quality health care, comprehensive benefits, and the kind of personalized service that demonstrates how much their well-being matters to your organization.

With IMG's international employer and business insurance plans, employees get the coverage they need to succeed internationally. Round-the-clock access to emergency medical and travel assistance, easy-to-use online tools, group plan management resources, and multilingual claims specialists are just a few of the ways employees enjoy their travels with an IMG plan.

You have enough to worry about when you're traveling for work. Don't let your medical coverage be an uncertainty. Explore the plans below to learn more about how IMG can provide international employers and business travelers Global Peace of Mind®.

 

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Recent Blog Articles

5 Tips Before You Travel Overseas for Business

Mar 23, 2017, 12:23 PM by Alec Synnestvedt

With so many disparate factors to consider, making arrangements for international business travel can seem overwhelming. However, by following a few simple guidelines, you can ensure that you have a productive and rewarding trip. 

Investigate the financial logistics

Currency exchange

All international airports have currency exchange bureaus, and many full-service hotels will exchange limited amounts of cash as well, but these options often carry significant fees. 

If you are going to need a decent reserve of currency for your trip, consider checking with your bank at home. They may have to order foreign currency from an off-site location, but if you plan in advance and approach them with enough time, this is often a cheaper option.

Credit cards

Keep in mind that credit card acceptance can vary greatly across nations and regions. Also, if you will be using a company credit card, know that many smaller, international merchants only accept Visa and MasterCard, so you may have to make other arrangements. If you’re using your own personal credit card, be sure to check online or with your bank before your trip on the card’s foreign transaction fees. 

Cash availability (ATMs)

If you plan on withdrawing additional cash during your trip, it can be helpful to know the availability of ATMs at your destination. Most large banks have partnerships with international organizations, meaning you can often use their ATMs to avoid withdrawal fees. Check your bank’s website for more details.

Create an itinerary you can use as a guideline

To get the most out of your trip, decide beforehand if you have time to split your schedule between business and leisure. If so, block out specific times for work and sightseeing, and try to stick to them as much as possible.

Check your electronic needs

If your phone doesn’t currently have an international plan included in your service, you may want to activate one in order to reduce roaming charges. Additionally, make sure you have an international power adapter specific to the region you will be visiting, and check that it fits your devices’ chargers.

Plan your luggage based on need and capacity

Your employer’s travel policy may not cover extras such as baggage fees, so you may need to pack as lightly as possible, while simultaneously allowing enough space for your business clothes to avoid serious wrinkling. 

Be sure to also research the types of clothing that are culturally appropriate in your destination so your attire doesn’t draw unwanted attention to yourself.

Make your health and safety a priority

The costs and logistics of health care are unique to every county, and trusting that your domestic health insurance policy will cover you internationally could leave you in dire medical or financial straits. 

Purchasing a short-term travel medical insurance plan from IMG can ensure you are covered in the event of a medical emergency during your trip.

You should also investigate options for travel insurance, which can protect your trip investment, while providing emergency medical and dental benefits.

Whatever your preference, be sure to research your options so you can worry less and experience more on your next business trip. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I seek medical help?

With an international health plan from IMG, you have medical coverage worldwide. Our plans give you the freedom to choose your own health care provider wherever you are in the world.To view IMG's exclusive provider list, visit the Find A Doctor page in the myIMG member area.

Do I get my money back if I cancel my trip?

To be eligible for trip cancellation reimbursement, you must cancel your trip due to one of the reasons covered in your plan. Additional terms apply. You may add Cancel for Any Reason coverage to our LX plan. This allows you to cancel for any reason not otherwise covered by your plan and receive a partial refund. Additional cost and terms apply. Not available in NY.**

Does my credit card or domestic medical insurance policy cover my travel expenses?

It is best to check all of your existing coverages or insurance policies before traveling abroad so that you're aware of how you're covered and where you have gaps in your existing coverage.

What is the definition of a "Qualified Expatriate"?

To qualify as an “expatriate health plan,” substantially all of the primary enrollees must be “qualified expatriates.” A “qualified expatriate” is a primary insured meeting all of the following:

Qualified Expatriates in the U.S.:

The individual’s skills, qualification, job duties, or expertise is of a type that has caused the employer to assign him to the U.S. for a specific temporary purpose or assignment tied to employment; and

In connection with such transfer or assignment, the plan sponsor reasonably determines that the individual will require access to health insurance in multiple countries, and is offered other multi-national benefits on a periodic basis (e.g., tax equalization benefits, cross-border moving expenses, compensation to enable the expatriate to return to his home country);

Qualified Expatriates Outside of the U.S.:

The individual is working outside the U.S. for a period of at least 180 days in a consecutive 12-month period that overlaps with the plan year. For purposes of the definition, “U.S.” includes the 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

There are also special provisions for members 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations who are traveling or relocating internationally for the organization, including students and religious missionaries.

Expatriate Health Plans are Minimum Essential Coverage

Expatriate health plans qualify as minimum essential coverage. This means that an expatriate health plan will satisfy the employer mandate and the enrollee’s individual mandate.

Employers are Still Subject to §6055/§6056 Reporting and Cadillac Tax on Certain Expatriates

The exemption from ACA requirements does not apply for the new health information reporting requirements for the beginning of 2016.

However, the information statements (primarily the Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for employers) may be provided electronically to individuals covered under an expatriate health plan even if the individual has not consented to electronic distribution (as long as the individual has not explicitly refused electronic distribution).

Expatriate health plans will be exempt from the §4980I excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (generally referred to as the “Cadillac tax”) that is scheduled to take effect in 2018, except for expatriates assigned to work in the U.S.

Effective Date

These provisions related to expatriate health plans apply to expatriate health plans issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2015.

Am I getting the best deal on these plans?

Insurance prices are regulated by the government - you won't find a better price on IMG insurance plans anywhere else.  

How long does it take to process my application and receive my ID card and other documents?

If you are applying for coverage under the Patriot series of plans, IMG will process your application and send your ID card and other documents within one business day. If you are applying for coverage under the Global or Group series, IMG will process your application within three to four business days following the receipt of all required information, and your materials will be forwarded the same day coverage is approved. Every attempt will be made to process your application timely. The specific time frame depends largely on the type of coverage for which you are applying. 

Disclaimer

This is not an offer to enter into an insurance contract. This is only a summary and shall not bind the company or require the company to offer or write any insurance at any particular rate or to any particular group or individual. The information on this page does and will not affect, modify or supersede in any way the policy, certificate of insurance and governing policy documents (together the "Insurance Contract"). The actual rates and benefits are governed by the Insurance Contract and nothing else. Benefits are subject to exclusions and limitations.


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