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Health Insurance
Primary Health Insurance
Contact your medical and dental insurance carriers to understand how your primary coverage will apply while you are outside the U.S.
Ask about the claims procedures for health care administered outside of the U.S.
Supplemental Health Insurance
Your current U.S. health insurance policy may not cover you overseas or may provide only limited coverage. In this case, consider purchasing supplemental overseas travel insurance for the duration of your stay abroad. Supplemental insurance costs vary depending on age and duration of stay.
Key components your supplemental policy should include are:
- Medical evacuation
- Repatriation of mortal remains
- Family reunion (flying a family member overseas to be with you)
The Department of State website provides a list of travel insurance companies. The following companies also provide travel insurance:
You can compare coverage and cost of a number of companiesat the following websites:
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