Atlas America

International Student Travel Health Insurance

When travelling around the world, it is imperative that you have the right international health and travel insurance to protect you in the event the unexpected happens. With the Atlas America you have this protection, backed by one of the worlds oldest and largest insurer Lloyds of London.

The Atlas America is a short-term travel/ health insurance plan available to non-US students who are traveling or studying abroad within the USA. The Atlas America student health and travel insurance plan is available from 7 days to 12 months with renewability options during that first 12 months.

- Inpatient Medical Expenses - Outpatient Medical Expenses - Physical Therapy - Emergency Dental

- Medical Evacuation - Repatriation - Terrorism Coverage - Lost Luggage

 

The plan will also meet all visa requirements for the USA and Europe, and more insurance requirements by schools in the USA. If you are unsure please contact us and we will verify if your school will accept this insurance plan. We will also provide you with a confirmation letter once you have applied which can be used at visa interviews.

For more information about the Atlas America plan, please see below:

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Benefits

The table below outlines the policy benefits available per individual on the Atlas Travel plan. Coverage is available for both US and Non-US Citizens who are planning to travel, study or live abroad.

Benefits	Atlas Travel
Optional Hazardous Sports Rider	Overall Maximum Limit
Policy Maximum	$50,000, $100,000, $200,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000
Deductible	$0, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500 The deductible is due once per certificate period
Provider Network in the USA	CMN Network
Coinsurance - Out of Network inside the USA/ Canada	80% Coverage up to $5,000 100% after up to Policy Maximum
Coinsurance - Outside the USA/ Canada - In Network inside the USA	100% Coverage
Hospital Room & Board	Average Semi-Private Room Rate
Local Ambulance	URC when results in hospitalization
Hospital Indemnity	$100 per day in addition to all other benefits
Intensive Care Unit	URC
Outpatient Treatment	URC
Acute onset of a Pre-existing Condition	$15,000 per certificate period for medical expenses $25,000 per certificate period for Medical Evacuation
Prescription Medication	URC
Physical Therapy	$50 per visit
All other medical expenses	URC
Emergency Dental	Accident - URC Acute onset of pain - $100 Maximum
Medical Evacuation	$500,000 limit
Emergency Reunion	$15,000 limit
Return of Minor Children	$5,000 limit
Political Evacuation	$10,000 limit
Terrorism	$50,000 limit for medical expenses only
Accidental Death and Dismemberment	Principal sum - $25,000 (18-69 years old)
Common Carrier Accidental Death	$50,000 per adult
Repatriation of Remains	Overal Maximum Limit
Natural Disaster Benefit	Maximum $100 for 5 days
Trip Interuption	$5,000 limit
Lost Checked Luggage	$250 limit (not subject to deductible/ coinsurance)
Hospital Pre-notification Penalty	50% of eligible expenses

Please note - The benefit table listed above is a consolidated version of the full plan benefits. Please view the plan brochure for the full benefits and limitations of the plan. All benefits, except Hospital Indemnity, Lost Checked Luggage, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Common Carrier Accidental Death, are subject to the Deductible and Coinsurance. Limits apply to all benefits (See Schedule of Benefits and Limits):

 

Medical:

1. Inpatient and Outpatient charges made by a Hospital.
2. Charges made by a Physician, surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist, and any other medical specialist to whom the Physician has referred the case.
3. Charges made for dressings, sutures, casts or other supplies prescribed by the attending Physician or specialist, but excluding nebulizers, oxygen tanks, diabetic supplies and all devices for repeat use at home.
4. Charges for diagnostic testing using radiology, ultrasonographic or laboratory services.
5. Charges for oxygen and other gases and anesthetics and their administration.
6. Charges for prescription drugs for treatment of a covered Injury or Illness, but not for the replacement of lost, stolen, damaged, expired or otherwise compromised drugs.
7. Charges made by a licensed Extended Care Facility upon direct transfer from an acute care Hospital.
8. Emergency local ambulance transport incurred in connection with Injury or Illness resulting in inpatient hospitalization.

 

Complications of Pregnancy:

Treatment of Complications of Pregnancy during the first 26 weeks of Pregnancy is covered under this insurance. Complications of Pregnancy is defined as: Illnesses whose diagnoses are distinct from Pregnancy, but are adversely affected by Pregnancy or caused by Pregnancy, and not associated with a normal Pregnancy. This includes: ectopic Pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, hyperemesis gravidarum, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, missed abortion and conditions of comparable severity.

 

Hospital Indemnity:

If you are hospitalized as an Inpatient for treatment of a covered Illness or Injury, the Atlas Series will provide $100 for each night you spend in the hospital. This benefit is in addition to payments for other covered expenses and is not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance.

 

Acute Onset of a Pre-Existing Condition:

If you are under age 70, you are covered for an Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition. Coverage is available up to $15,000 Lifetime Maximum for Eligible Medical Expenses and up to $25,000 Lifetime for Emergency Medical Evacuation. An Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition is a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a Pre-existing Condition which occurs spontaneously and without advance warning either in the form of Physician recommendations or symptoms. Treatment must be obtained within 24 hours of the sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence.

 

Emergency Dental:

The following Emergency Dental expenses are covered: Emergency Dental treatment and Dental surgery necessary to restore or replace sound natural teeth lost or damaged in an Accident which is covered under this insurance subject to the Overall Maximum Limit; and Emergency Dental treatment necessary to resolve acute, spontaneous and unexpected onset of pain subject to a maximum benefit of $100.

 

Emergency Medical Evacuation:

If recommended by your attending Physician, who certifies that Evacuation is necessary to safeguard your life and that Medically Necessary treatment is not available locally, and if approved in advance and coordinated by MultiNational Underwriters, Inc., the Atlas Series will provide the following benefits: Emergency air and/or ground transportation to the nearest Hospital that is qualified to provide the Medically Necessary treatment.

 

Emergency Reunion:

In the event of a covered Emergency Evacuation, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefits: The cost of an economy round-trip air and/or ground transportation ticket for one of your relatives (parent, spouse, sibling or child age 18 or older) for transportation to the area where you are hospitalized following Emergency Evacuation and reasonable expenses for lodging and meals for your relative, for a period not to exceed 15 days.

 

Return of Minor Child(ren):

If you are the only person age 18 or older, traveling with one or more child(ren) under the age of 18, who are also covered by the Atlas Series, and you are Hospitalized for treatment of a covered Illness or Injury resulting in the child(ren) being left unattended for a period of time expected to exceed 36 hours, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit: The cost of a one-way economy air and/or ground transportation ticket for each covered child to the terminal serving the area of Principal Residence of each covered child.

 

Free Child Coverage

The first 2 children age 9 and under are free when two parents or guardians are covered.

 

Political Evacuation:

If the United States government issues a travel warning that becomes effective after your arrival in your destination country, the plan will provide for transportation to the nearest place of safety or for return to your Home Country. You must contact MultiNational Underwriters® within 10 days of the date the travel warning is issued and the evacuation must be approved in advance and coordinated by MultiNational Underwriters®.

 

Terrorism

The Atlas Series provides Medical coverage for Injuries and Illnesses resulting from an Act of Terrorism, subject to a $50,000 lifetime maximum, provided all of the following conditions are met:

1. The Injury or Illness does not result from chemical, nuclear or biological weapons or events.
2. You have no direct or indirect involvement in the Act of Terrorism.
3. The Act of Terrorism is not in a country or location where the United States government has issued a travel advisory that has been in effect within the 6 months prior to your date of arrival.
4. You have not unreasonably failed or refused to depart a country or location following the date an advisory to leave that country or location is issued by the United States government.

An Act of Terrorism is defined as: an act, including but not limited to, the use of force or violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person or group(s) of persons, whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) committed for political, religious, ideological or similar purposes including the intention to influence any government and/or to put the public, or any section of the public, in fear.

 

Accidental Death and Dismemberment:

In the event of your Accidental Death (except while traveling on a common carrier) or Dismemberment resulting from a covered Injury, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit:

• Accidental Death – Principal Sum to the Beneficiary designated on your Application
• Loss of 2 eyes or 2 or more limbs – Principal Sum to you
• Loss of 1 eye or limb – One Half of the Principal Sum to you

The Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit is not available for losses incurred during participation in a Hazardous Sport or in respect to losses resulting from an Act of Terrorism.

 

Common Carrier Accidental Death:

In the event of your Accidental Death while traveling on board a commercial common carrier, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit: Principal Sum of $50,000 ($25,000 for children under age 18), subject to a maximum of $250,000 per family , to the Beneficiary designated on your Application. This benefit is not available in respect to losses resulting from an Act of Terrorism.

 

Repatriation of Remains:

In the event of a covered Injury or Illness resulting in your death, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit: Air and/or ground transportation of bodily remains or ashes to the area of your Principal Residence, and reasonable costs of preparation of your remains necessary for transportation.

 

Natural Disaster Coverage:

In the event of natural disaster (hurricane, flood, tornado, tsunami, etc) the Atlas Series will provide up to $100 a day for 5 days if the member is Displaced from planned, paid accommodations due to evacuation from forecasted disaster or following a disaster strike. Displaced is defined as required to depart the destination due to an evacuation ordered by prevailing authorities. Proof of paid accommodations must be submitted at time of claim.

 

Trip Interruption:

If, after you have departed, you learn of the death of a parent, spouse, sibling or child, or you learn of the substantial destruction of your Principal Residence by fire or weather, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit: The cost of an economy one way air and/or ground transportation ticket for you to the area of your Principal Residence; or If, following a covered Emergency Medical Evacuation, the attending Physician states that it is Medically Necessary for your return to your Home Country or to the area from which you were initially evacuated for continued treatment, recuperation and recovery, the Atlas Series will provide the following benefit: The cost of a one-way economy air and/or ground transportation ticket for your transportation from the area where you were hospitalized following the Emergency Evacuation, to the area where you were initially evacuated from, or to the terminal serving the area of your Principal Residence.

Lost Checked Luggage:

In the event your checked luggage is permanently lost by the carrier, the Atlas Plan will provide the following benefit: Up to $250 for replacement of clothes and personal hygiene items, not to exceed $50 for any one item. You must file a formal claim with the transportation provider and provide copies of all claim forms and proof that the transportation provider has paid you its normal reimbursement for the lost checked luggage.

 

What Travel Assistance Services are Included?

The following travel Assistance Services are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while your Atlas plan is in effect:

• Pre-trip Health and Safety Advisories (available after your purchase of the Atlas Series, but before your departure) – call us for current passport, visa, inoculation and vaccine requirements as well as for up-to-date travel safety advisories.
• Livetravel Services – we will make emergency travel and itinerary changes for you including rebooking flights, hotel reservations and ground transportation arrangements.
• Bagtrak – we are the industry leaders in tracking lost, checked baggage. We will help you locate your lost checked baggage and deliver it to you anywhere in the world.
• Emergency Message Relay – we will relay messages to your family, friends and co-workers, helping you to maintain contact during an emergency.
• Emergency Cash transfers – we will assist you in arranging and obtaining cash transfers anywhere in the world.
• Other important Atlas travel Assistance Services include:
  • Medical referrals
  • Up-to-the-minute travel medical advisories
  • Assistance with prescription drug replacement
  • Dispatch of a doctor or specialist
  • Emergency travel arrangements for family members
  • Lost passport or travel documents assistance
  • Embassy and consulate referrals
  • Legal and accounting referrals
  • Bail bond assistance
  • Translation and interpretation assistance
    

Atlas travel Assistance Services are not insurance benefits and provision of any Atlas travel Assistance Service is not a guarantee of any other benefit under the Atlas Series.

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Exclusions

The following charges, treatments, surgeries, medications, conditions and circumstances are excluded:

1. Pre-existing Conditions – Charges resulting directly or indirectly from any Pre-existing Condition are excluded from this insurance. If you are under age 70, you are covered for Medical and Emergency Evacuation charges resulting from an Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition, up to the limit set forth in the Schedule of Benefits and Limits. A Pre-existing Condition is any (1) condition for which medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment (includes receiving services and supplies, consultations, diagnostic tests or prescription medicines) was recommended or received during the 2 years immediately preceding the Certificate Effective Date; (2) condition that had manifested itself in such a manner that would have caused a reasonably prudent person to seek medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment (includes receiving services and supplies, consultations, diagnostic tests or prescription medicines) within the 2 years immediately preceding the Certificate Effective Date; (3) injury, illness, sickness, disease, or other physical, medical, mental, or nervous conditions, disorder or ailment (whether known or unknown) that, with reasonable medical certainty, existed at the time of application or within the 2 years immediately preceding the Certificate Effective Date. For the purposes of the Complications of Pregnancy coverage offered hereunder, Pregnancy will not be included within the definition of a Pre-existing Condition. An Acute Onset is a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a Pre-existing Condition, that occurs spontaneously and without advance warning either in the form of Physician recommendations or symptoms. Treatment must be obtained within 24 hours of the sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence
2. Treatment for or related to any congenital condition
3. Routine pre-natal care, childbirth, care of newborns, post-natal care, birth control, artificial insemination, infertility, impotency or sexual dysfunction, sterilization or reversal thereof
4. False labor, edema, prolonged labor, prescribed rest during the period of Pregnancy, morning sickness and conditions of comparable severity associated with management of a difficult Pregnancy, and not constituting a medically distinct Complication of Pregnancy, and all charges related to Pregnancy after the 26th week of Pregnancy
5. Mental Health Disorders or Substance Abuse
6. Charges which are not Incurred during the Certificate Period or the applicable Benefit Period, and charges which are not presented to Underwriters for payment within 60 days from the end of the Certificate Period or the applicable Benefit Period
7. Charges for treatment of any condition when the purpose of departing the Home Country was to obtain treatment in the destination country/countries
8. Charges for use of Emergency Room within the US for treatment of Illness unless the patient is directly admitted to the Hospital as Inpatient for further treatment of that Illness
9. Not Medically Necessary and administered or ordered by a Physician
10. Provided at no cost, by a family member, or by a person who ordinarily resides with you, or which are attributable to or recoverable from any other party including government-sponsored plans
11. Charges which exceed Usual, Reasonable and Customary
12. Investigational, Experimental or for Research Purposes
13. While confined primarily to receive Custodial Care, Educational or Rehabilitative care
14. Venereal Disease, and treatment of individuals who are HIV+ or have AIDS or ARC
    
15. Treatment by a Chiropractor
16. Treatment for acne, other acne, moles, skin tags, diseases of sebaceous glands, seborrhea, sebaceous cyst, unspecified disease of sebaceous glands, hypertrophic and atrophic conditions of skin, nevus
17. Dental treatment, including treatment of the temporomandibular joint, except for Emergency Dental Treatment necessary to replace sound natural teeth lost or damaged in an Accident covered hereunder or for the relief of acute, spontaneous and unexpected onset of pain
18. Eyeglasses, vision exams, contact lenses, hearing tests, hearing aids, hearing implants, eye refraction, visual therapy, orthoptics or visual eye training or eye surgery (including cataract surgery and radial keratotomy) or for any examination or fitting related to these devices or procedures
19. Injury resulting from participation in the following activities: Amateur Athletics, Contact Sports, and professional sports or athletic activities. Non-contact and non-organized/non-sanctioned amateur sports or athletic activities engaged in by the Member solely for leisure, recreational, entertainment or fitness purposes are not excluded except the following which are excluded: Mountaineering where a reasonably prudent person would use ropes or guides or at elevations of 4,500 meters or higher. Aviation, except when traveling solely as a passenger in a commercial aircraft. Hang gliding, sky diving, parachuting or bungee jumping; Snow skiing or snowboarding, except for recreational downhill and/or cross-country snow skiing or snowboarding (no cover provided whilst skiing away from prepared and marked in-bound territories and/or against the advice of the local ski school or local authoritative body); Racing by any animal or motorized vehicle; and spelunking; and subaqua pursuits involving underwater breathing apparatus unless NAUI/PADI certified, accompanied by a certified instructor, and at depths of less than 10 meters; jet skiing; and any other sport or activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking and exposes you to abnormal risk of injury
20. Injury sustained while under the influence of or due wholly or partly to the effects of intoxicating liquor or drugs other than drugs taken in accordance with treatment prescribed and directed by a Physician but not for the treatment of Substance Abuse
21. Willfully self-inflicted Injury or Illness and immunizations and Routine Physical Exams
22. The Deductible, Coinsurance and charges which are not included as Eligible Expenses as described in the Master Policy, and charges which exceed the limits set forth in the Schedule of Benefits and Limits
23. Treatment required as a result of complications or consequences of a treatment or condition not covered hereunder
24. Charges for travel or accommodations, except as provided for in the Local Ambulance, Emergency Medical or Political Evacuation, Repatriation of Remains, Emergency Reunion, Return of Minor Children, Natural Disaster and Trip Interruption sections of this insurance
25. Treatment incurred as a result of exposure to non-medical nuclear radiation and/or radioactive material(s)
26. Organ or tissue transplants or related services
27. Acts of Terrorism, except as provided for herein, war, insurrection, riot or any variation thereof
28. Treatment of all forms of cancer/neoplasm

This is a summary of exclusions. For more details, or for a complete copy of the Master Policy, please contact us.

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Premiums

 

The Atlas Travel Medical Insurance plan provides coverage from as little as 5 days up to 12 months for both Non-US Citizens and US Citizens. There are two main coverage options:

1. Atlas International - for travel outside the USA
2. Atlas America - for travel to the USA

Premiums are all listed with a $250 deductible, if you would like other deductible options, please run a free online quote.

 

Atlas International - Travel Outside the USA

	$50,000	$100,000	$200,000	$500,000	$1,000,000
Dep Child	$0.55/ day	$0.83/ day	$0.87/ day	$1.03/ day	$1.01/ day
Under 18	$0.85/ day	$0.97/ day	$1.02/ day	$1.09/ day	$1.14/ day
18-29	$0.80/ day	$1.00/ day	$1.06/ day	$1.18/ day	$1.26/ day
30-39	$0.93/ day	$1.14/ day	$1.21/ day	$1.56/ day	$1.74/ day
40-49	$1.64/ day	$1.88/ day	$2.03/ day	$2.12/ day	$2.25/ day
50-59	$2.86/ day	$3.35/ day	$3.63/ day	$3.57/ day	$3.66/ day
60+	For rates above 60 years old, please run a free online quote

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Atlas America - Travel to the USA

	$50,000	$100,000	$200,000	$500,000	$1,000,000
Dep Child	$0.82/ day	$0.99/ day	$1.04/ day	$1.26/ day	$1.36/ day
Under 18	$1.34/ day	$1.62/ day	$1.71/ day	$2.02/ day	$2.26/ day
18-29	$1.36/ day	$1.68/ day	$1.77/ day	$2.19/ day	$2.49/ day
30-39	$1.81/ day	$2.21/ day	$2.35/ day	$2.86/ day	$3.23/ day
40-49	$2.70/ day	$3.16/ day	$3.42/ day	$4.23/ day	$4.70/ day
50-59	$4.01/ day	$5.03/ day	$5.45/ day	$6.05/ day	$7.05/ day
60+	For rates above 60 years old, please run a free online quote

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