Visitors Insurance - Fixed Coverage Plans

When shopping for visitors insurance, also known as health insurance for foreign visitors to the USA, it is extremely important to understand the plan you are purchasing, is it a fixed coverage plan or a comprehensive coverage plan? Fixed coverage plans are also called Scheduled Benefit plans or Limited coverage plans. While a fixed coverage plan costs less, a comprehensive coverage plan provides much better coverage and is highly recommended. Using the information below, you can decide what is the best visitor insurance in the USA for your needs. 

Side by side comparison of Fixed vs Comprehensive visitor insurance

Fixed Coverage Plans

Fixed coverage plans provide limited coverage and lack certain benefits, as described below:

  • Benefits: After the deductible, it pays a fixed amount for eligible expenses and you pay the difference.

  • Cost: The cost is low; coverage offered is limited and insufficient.

  • Deductible: Deductible is typically either once per incident or per period of coverage.

  • Out of Pocket Maximum: There is no out of pocket maximum, leaving you at risk.

  • Policy Maximum: An aggregate maximum limit on benefits that are subject to the sub-limits set in the schedule of benefits.

  • PPO Network: Most plans do NOT participate in a PPO network. Direct billing depends upon the provider.

  • Contracted Rates: Plans that do not participate in a PPO network will not have contracted rates.

  • Providers: Freedom to visit any provider. Benefits are the same no matter which provider you visit.

  • Travel Coverage: None.

  • Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Conditions: Provided in many plans. However, benefits are still paid according to the plans schedule of benefits.

Due to above reasons, we always recommend comprehensive coverage plans.

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Visiting USA?

Healthcare costs are very high in the U.S.

Buy U.S. based visitors insurance and enjoy your trip.

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Did you know that your insurance may not cover you abroad or that it may only provide limited coverage?

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New immigrant to USA?

You are not eligible to enroll in Medicare for the first 5 years.

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Going on a vacation?

You could lose your non-refundable trip costs if you had to cancel your trip.

Buy a trip cancellation insurance package plan and be worry-free.

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Are you an exchange visitor to USA?

The U.S. Department of State requires all J visa holders to purchase compliant insurance.

Buy J visa medical insurance to meet your requirements.

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Schengen countries require most non-US citizens to purchase Schengen visa insurance.

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Traveling frequently throughout the year?

You don't need to purchase travel insurance for every trip.

Purchase annual multi trip travel insurance for your travels.

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International student in the U.S.?

Most schools require international students to purchase health insurance.

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