Home Country Coverage provides coverage for incidental trips back to a traveler’s home country during an international trip.
Policies with Home Country Coverage typically cover medical benefits related to a new illness or injury incurred during an incidental trip back to a traveler’s home country. Most policies with this benefit will provide 5 days of Home Country Coverage per month of coverage purchased.
Please be aware that coverage and eligibility requirements for this benefit differ by policy. The tables below show the providers that offer Home Country Coverage coverage.
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Policy Name and Summary of Coverage | Full Policy Wording | |
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No coverage |
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There is no Home Country Coverage with this plan. |
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Optional coverage |
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Home Country Coverage (If Benefit is Purchased) – The Home Country Coverage provides limited coverage under your Medical Expense Benefit while in your Home Country. The plan pays 80% up to $5,000 of Eligible Expenses, then 100% to a maximum of 1) $50,000 for Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country or 2) $10,000 for Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage). 1) Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country: During the period of coverage, You may return to Your Home Country for incidental visits of up to 60 days per 12 months of coverage, or pro rata there of (approximately 5 days per month of purchased coverage). If during an incidental trip home, You suffer an Injury or Sickness, this Plan will pay up to $50,000 of Eligible Expenses. 2) Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage): This plan will pay up to a maximum of $10,000 for Eligible Expenses incurred in Your Home Country related to an Injury or Sickness which originally occurred, was diagnosed and treated outside Your Home Country during Your period of coverage. |
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Optional coverage |
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Home Country Coverage (If Benefit is Purchased): The Home Country Coverage provides limited coverage under your Medical Expense Benefit while in your Home Country. The plan pays 80% up to $5,000 of Eligible Expenses, then 100% to a maximum of 1) $50,000 for Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country or 2) $10,000 for Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage). 1) Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country: During the period of coverage, You may return to Your Home Country for incidental visits of up to 60 days per 12 months of coverage, or pro rata thereof (approximately 5 days per month of purchased coverage). If during an incidental trip home, You suffer an Injury or Sickness, this Plan will pay up to $50,000 of Eligible Expenses. 2) Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage): This plan will pay up to a maximum of $10,000 for Eligible Expenses incurred in Your Home Country related to an Injury or Sickness which originally occurred, was diagnosed and treated outside Your Home Country during Your period of coverage. |
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Optional coverage |
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Home Country Coverage (If Benefit is Purchased): The Home Country Coverage provides limited coverage under your Medical Expense Benefit while in your Home Country. The plan pays 80% up to $5,000 of Eligible Expenses, then 100% to a maximum of 1) $50,000 for Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country or 2) $10,000 for Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage). 1) Incidental Trip(s) to your Home Country: During the period of coverage, You may return to Your Home Country for incidental visits of up to 60 days per 12 months of coverage, or pro rata thereof (approximately 5 days per month of purchased coverage). If during an incidental trip home, You suffer an Injury or Sickness, this Plan will pay up to $50,000 of Eligible Expenses. 2) Extension of Benefits (Follow Me Home Coverage): This plan will pay up to a maximum of $10,000 for Eligible Expenses incurred in Your Home Country related to an Injury or Sickness which originally occurred, was diagnosed and treated outside Your Home Country during Your period of coverage. |
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Policy Name and Summary of Coverage | Full Policy Wording | |
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5 days per 1 month purchased $5,000 per person |
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3.7 Incidental Trips to Home Country If the Period of Coverage is greater than thirty (30) days, the Company will reimburse You for Covered Expenses up to the amount set forth in the Schedule of Benefits for a new covered Injury or Illness that begins while You are on an incidental trip to Your Home Country. You must first depart Your Home Country before utilizing this benefit, and it does not apply to the final trip to Your Home Country. You may be required to provide proof of Your travel intentions. Additionally, this coverage will not apply (i) if the Illness began or Injury occurred while You were outside Your Home Country or (ii) for Pre-Existing Conditions, including Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition(s). Under this section, You will receive five (5) days of coverage per month of coverage purchased up to a maximum of sixty (60) days per three hundred sixty-four (364) days of purchased coverage. The Deductible and Copay options set forth in Section 3.1 apply to this coverage and will be Your responsibility. The exclusions set forth in Section 8 apply to the coverage provided by the Certificate under this section. The limit for this coverage is the amount shown on the Schedule of Benefits under “Incidental Trips to Home Country,” not the amount shown for “Medical Maximum Options.” |
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5 days per 1 month purchased $5,000 per person |
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3.7 Incidental Trips to Home Country If the Period of Coverage is greater than thirty (30) days, the Company will reimburse You for Covered Expenses up to the amount set forth in the Schedule of Benefits for a new covered Injury or Illness that begins while You are on an incidental trip to Your Home Country. You must first depart Your Home Country before utilizing this benefit, and it does not apply to the final trip to Your Home Country. You may be required to provide proof of your travel intentions. Additionally, this coverage will not apply (i) if the Illness began or Injury occurred while You were outside Your Home Country or (ii) for Pre‐Existing Conditions. Under this section, You will receive five (5) days of coverage per month of coverage purchased up to a maximum of sixty (60) days per three hundred sixty‐four (364) days of purchased coverage. The Deductible options set forth in Section 3.1 apply to this coverage and will be Your responsibility. The exclusions set forth in Section 8 apply to the coverage provided by the Certificate under this section. The limit for this coverage is that amount shown on the Schedule of Benefits under “Incidental Trips to Home Country,” not the amount shown for “Medical Maximum Options.” |
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5 days per 1 month purchased $10,000 per person |
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3.8 Incidental Trips to Home Country If the Period of Coverage is greater than thirty (30) days, the Company will reimburse You for Covered Expenses up to the amount set forth in the Schedule of Benefits for a new covered Injury or Illness that begins while You are on an incidental trip to Your Home Country. You must first depart Your Home Country before utilizing this benefit, and it does not apply to the final trip to Your Home Country. You may be required to provide proof of your travel intentions. Additionally, this coverage will not apply (i) if the Illness began or Injury occurred while You were outside Your Home Country or (ii) for Pre‐Existing Conditions. Under this section, You will receive five (5) days of coverage per month of coverage purchased up to a maximum of sixty (60) days per three hundred sixty‐four (364) days of purchased coverage. The Deductible options set forth in Section 3.1 apply to this coverage and will be Your responsibility. The exclusions set forth in Section 8 apply to the coverage provided by the Certificate under this section. The limit for this coverage is that amount shown on the Schedule of Benefits under “Incidental Trips to Home Country,” not the amount shown for “Medical Maximum Options.” |
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5 days per 1 month purchased $10,000 per person |
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3.7 Incidental Trips to Home Country. If the Period of Coverage is greater than thirty (30) days, the Company will reimburse You for Covered Expenses up to the amount set forth in the Schedule of Benefits for a new covered Injury or Illness that begins while You are on an incidental trip to Your Home Country. You must first depart Your Home Country before utilizing this benefit, and it does not apply to the final trip to Your Home Country. You may be required to provide proof of Your travel intentions. Additionally, this coverage will not apply (i) if the Illness began or Injury occurred while You were outside Your Home Country or (ii) for Pre-Existing Conditions, including Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition(s). Under this section, You will receive five (5) days of coverage per month of coverage purchased up to a maximum of sixty (60) days per three hundred sixty-four (364) days of purchased coverage. The Deductible and Copay options set forth in Section 3.1 apply to this coverage and will be Your responsibility. The exclusions set forth in Section 8 apply to the coverage provided by the Certificate under this section. The limit for this coverage is the amount shown on the Schedule of Benefits under “Incidental Trips to Home Country,” not the amount shown for “Medical Maximum Options.” |
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5 days per 1 month purchased $10,000 per person |
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3.8 Incidental Trips to Home Country. If the Period of Coverage is greater than thirty (30) days, the Company will reimburse You for Covered Expenses up to the amount set forth in the Schedule of Benefits for a new covered Injury or Illness that begins while You are on an incidental trip to Your Home Country. You must first depart Your Home Country before utilizing this benefit, and it does not apply to the final trip to Your Home Country. You may be required to provide proof of Your travel intentions. Additionally, this coverage will not apply (i) if the Illness began or Injury occurred while You were outside Your Home Country or (ii) for Pre‐Existing Conditions. Under this section, You will receive five (5) days of coverage per month of coverage purchased up to a maximum of sixty (60) days per three hundred sixty‐four (364) days of purchased coverage. The Deductible options set forth in Section 3.1 apply to this coverage and will be Your responsibility. The exclusions set forth in Section 8 apply to the coverage provided by the Certificate under this section. The limit for this coverage is that amount shown on the Schedule of Benefits under “Incidental Trips to Home Country,” not the amount shown for “Medical Maximum Options.” |
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Policy Name and Summary of Coverage | Full Policy Wording | |
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Safe Travels USA Comprehensive Optional coverage |
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OPTIONAL RETURN TO HOME COUNTRY If Coverage is purchased, the Covered Person may return to their Home Country for up to 60 days per 12 months of Coverage Purchased during the Policy Period for an Incidental Trip. If a Covered Injury or Illness occurs while on their Incidental Trip, this benefit will pay to the maximum as outlined in the Schedule of Benefits for covered medical expenses incurred during the Incidental Trip. To be eligible for an Incidental Trip the Covered Person’s Policy Period must be greater than 30 days in length. If the Covered Person does not return from their Incidental Trip on their scheduled return date, the Policy will be Terminated on the date of their scheduled return from their Home Country. If the Covered Person’s scheduled return date cannot be verified, the Policy will terminate on their date the Covered Person departed for their Home Country. Any Injury or Illness that occurred during the Incidental Trip will be considered a Pre-Existing Condition once the Incidental Trip has concluded and no further expenses for that Injury or Illness will be covered. |
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