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Short term & individual health Insurance in the U.S.
U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
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Health Coverage that Goes Far & Beyond
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Short Term Travel Medical Insurance
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Emergency Medical Evacuation
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Astonishing Travel Assistance Services
The
industry-leading Atlas Travel Series now
includes many new benefits, services and
features that make it the best option for
individuals and families who travel
internationally. The policy now includes a
benefit to be used in case of Natural
Disasters and improved coverage for
Incidental Trips Home. This innovative
product also includes coverage for Acts of
Terrorism and Complications of Pregnancy.
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Non-US
citizens traveling outside of the US will benefit
from our updated rating structure. State of the art
travel and emergency medical assistance services are
part of every Atlas Travel Series plan. In addition,
the Atlas Travel Series allows you to extend and/or
renew your coverage for up to 36 months. All of this
with the same astonishing service you have come to
expect from HCC Medical Insurance Services, the leader
in international travel medical insurance.
Why Buy Travel Insurance?
The answer
is easy. Whether you travel for business or
pleasure, international travel involves risk. You
may arrive at your destination to find that your
luggage with personal items has disappeared. A
personal emergency may necessitate your early return
to your Home Country. A medical emergency may
require hospitalization or even air evacuation. In
most cases, your existing insurance will not provide
adequate protection for these and other risks.
Without appropriate travel insurance, you may be
exposed to significant financial liability.
HCC Medical Insurance Services can’t take the risk out
of international travel, but if the unforeseen
happens, we will be there to help you.
Am I Eligible for the Atlas Series?
If you are traveling outside of your Home Country and are at least 14 days old, you are eligible for coverage. If you are under age 70, you may select your Overall Maximum Limit, ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000. If you are age 70 to 79, the Overall Maximum Limit available is $50,000. If you are age 80 or older, the Overall Maximum Limit available is $10,000. The minimum coverage period is
5 days and the maximum initial coverage period is 12 months.
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When does coverage become effective and when does it end? Your coverage becomes effective on the latest of: the moment we receive your Application and correct premium (if Application and payment is made online or by fax), 12:01am US Eastern Standard Time on the date we receive your Application and payment (if Application and payment is made by mail), the moment you depart from your Home Country, or 12:01am US Eastern Standard Time on the date you request on your Application. Your coverage will end on the earliest of: 12:01am US Eastern Standard Time on the last day of the period for which you have paid a premium, 12:01am US Eastern Standard Time on the date requested on your Application, or the moment of your arrival upon return to your Home Country (unless you have started a Benefit Period or are eligible for Home Country Coverage).
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Does the Atlas Series Provide any Home Country Coverage?
Yes. Under certain circumstances, the Atlas
Series will provide limited Home Country Coverage.
Incidental Home Country Medical Coverage –
For every 3 months of coverage purchased, the Atlas
Series provides US citizens up to 15 days of
incidental coverage for trips to your Home Country.
Incidental visit time must be used within the
three-month period earned, and the member must
continue his or her international trip in order to
be eligible for this benefit, which covers Medical
expenses only. Return to your Home Country must not
be taken for the purpose of obtaining treatment of
an Illness or Injury that began while traveling.
Benefit Period Medical Coverage If you started a Benefit Period while this insurance was in effect, you are covered for Medical expenses only for the duration of the Benefit Period, regardless of whether you are at home or abroad. Your Benefit Period begins on the first date you receive a diagnosis or treatment of a covered Illness or Injury while outside your Home Country and lasts for 180 days.
End of Trip Home Country Medical Coverage If you are covered under the Atlas Series and outside of your Home Country continuously (except for covered Incidental Trips as described above) for six (6) months or more you may purchase an additional 30 days of End of Trip Home Country Medical Coverage. Home Country Defined - If you are a US citizen, your Home Country is the United States, regardless of the location of your Principal Residence. If you are not a US citizen, your Home Country is the country where you principally reside and receive regular mail.
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Which Plan Should I Purchase?
All US citizens should purchase Atlas
International, which provides coverage for outside
of the United States. Non-US citizens traveling
outside of the US should purchase Atlas
International. Non-US citizens traveling to the
United States should purchase Atlas America. |
What Is Covered? All benefits, except Hospital Indemnity, Lost Checked Luggage,
Natural Disaster, 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:
- Inpatient and Outpatient charges made by a Hospital.
- Charges made by a Physician, surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist, and any other medical specialist to whom the Physician has referred the case.
- 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.
- Charges for diagnostic testing using radiology, ultrasonographic or laboratory services.
- Charges for oxygen and other gases and anesthetics and their administration.
- 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.
- Charges made by a licensed Extended Care Facility upon direct transfer from an acute care Hospital.
- 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 a US Citizen under age 70, you are
covered for an Acute Onset
of a Pre-existing Condition. Coverage is available
up to $15,000 Maximum for Eligible Medical Expenses
and up to $25,000 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 HCC Medical Insurance Services, 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.
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.
For additional benefits covering Acts of Terrorism, including high limit AD&D and Permanent Total Disability coverage, review the MultiNational Accident Plan (MAP). Contact your representative for additional information about this exciting new product offered by HCC Medical Insurance Services.
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:
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Accidental Death – Principal Sum to the
Beneficiary designated on your Application
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Loss of
2 eyes or 2 or more limbs – Principal Sum to you
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Loss of
1 eye or limb – One Half Principal Sum to you
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Age |
Principal Sum |
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14
days to 17 years |
$5,000 |
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18
to 69 |
$25,000 |
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70-74 |
$12,500 |
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75+ |
$6,250 |
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.
Trip Interruption:
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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
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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.
Natural
Disaster Benefit: 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.
Atlas Travel Assistance Services: 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, and before your departure) – Call us for current passport, visa, inoculation and vaccine requirements, as well as 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 baggage. We will help you locate your lost
checked baggage, and deliver it to you anywhere in the world.
Emergency Message Relay
W 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:
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Medical referrals
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Up-to-the-minute travel medical advisories
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Assistance with prescription drug replacement
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Dispatch of a doctor or specialist
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Emergency travel arrangements for family members
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Lost passport or travel documents assistance
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Embassy and consulate referrals
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Legal and accounting referrals
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Bail bond assistance
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Translation and interpretation assistance
Atlas Travel Assistance Services are not insurance benefits and provision of any Atlas Travel Assistance Services is not a guarantee of any other benefit under the Atlas Series.
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Schedule of Benefits and Limits
| Deductibles: |
$0, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500 per Certificate Period |
| Coinsurance - Claims incurred in US or Canada: |
For the Certificate Period, Underwriters will pay 80% of the next $5,000 of Eligible Expenses after the Deductible, then 100% to the Overall Maximum Limit |
| Coinsurance - Claims incurred outside US or Canada: |
For the Certificate Period, Underwriters will pay 100% of Eligible Expenses after the Deductible up to the Overall Maximum Limit |
| Hospital Room and Board: |
Average Semi-private room rate, including nursing services |
| Local Ambulance: |
Usual, Reasonable and Customary charges |
| Hospital Indemnity: |
$100 per day (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance) |
| Intensive Care Unit: |
Usual, Reasonable and Customary charges |
| Outpatient Treatment: |
Usual, Reasonable and Customary charges |
| Acute Onset of Pre-existing Condition: |
$15,000 limit per Certificate Period for
Eligible Medical Expenses; $25,000 limit per
Certificate Period for Emergency Medical
Evacuation (only available to US Citizens
under age 70) |
| Physical Therapy: |
$50 per visit |
| All Other Eligible Medical Expenses: |
Usual, Reasonable and Customary charges |
| Emergency Dental: |
Accident Overall Maximum Limit Acute Onset of Pain - $100 limit per Certificate Period |
| Emergency Medical Evacuation: |
Overall Maximum Limit |
| Emergency Reunion: |
$15,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Return of Minor Children: |
$5,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Terrorism: |
$50,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit, Medical Expenses only |
| Accidental Death and Dismemberment: |
Principal Sum: $25,000 Adults age 18-69;
$12,500 Adults age 70-74; $6,250 Adults age
75 and above;
$5,000 Children age 17 and below |
| Common Carrier Accidental Death: |
$50,000 per adult, $25,000 children under age 18; $250,000 Maximum per family |
| Repatriation of Remains: |
Overall Maximum Limit |
| Trip Interruption: |
$5,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Lost Checked Luggage: |
$250 limit per Certificate Period (not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance) |
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Natural Disaster Benefit |
Up
to $100 a day for 5 days when Displaced from
planned, paid accommodations due to
evacuation from forecasted disaster or
following a disaster strike |
| Hospital Pre-Notification Penalty: |
50% of Eligible Medical Expenses |
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Optional Hazardous Sports Rider: |
Overall Maximum Limit |
| Overall Maximum Limit per Certificate Period (includes all benefits except Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Common Carrier Accidental Death): |
Age 14 days to 69 - $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000; Age 70 to 79 - $50,000; Age 80 or older - $10,000 |
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Who is the Plan Administrator?
HCC Medical
Insurance Services, headquartered in Indianapolis,
Indiana, is a full service organization offering a
comprehensive portfolio of insurance products designed
specifically to address the insurance needs of consumers
worldwide. HCCMIS is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings,
Inc. (HCC), which is a leading international specialty
insurance group headquartered in Houston, Texas. HCC has
assets of more than $8.6 billion, shareholders’ equity in
excess of $2.7 billion and is rated ‘AA’ (Very Strong) by
Standard & Poor’s, ‘AA’ (Very Strong) by Fitch Ratings and
‘A+’ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company |
Who is the Insurer?
The Atlas Series is insured by Syndicate 4141 at Lloyd’s,
London. Lloyd's is the largest and oldest insurance market
in the world and is rated 'A' (Excellent) by A.M. Best
Company and 'A+' (Strong) by Standard & Poor's, Lloyd's
provides financial strength and security that is
unparalleled in the worldwide insurance market. Lloyd's is
recognized as a market leader in the accident and health
insurance arena and is well-known for its innovative
products and services. Presently, Lloyd's provides accident
and health insurance to millions of individuals in almost
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How do I Extend or Renew my Coverage?
You may
extend your coverage (5 day minimum) up to a maximum of 12
months. Provided there is no break in coverage, you will not
be required to re-satisfy your Deductible, Coinsurance or
Pre-existing Condition provision.
After 12 months of
continuous coverage, individuals covered under Atlas
International may renew their coverage for up to 12
additional months. If 24 months of continuous coverage is
maintained, a final period of up to 12 months may be
purchased. Deductible and Coinsurance must be re-satisfied
as of each renewal date.
After 36 months of
continuous coverage or any break in coverage, a new plan
must be purchased. A new Application is required and you
must re-satisfy your Deductible, Coinsurance and
Pre-existing Condition provisions.
Extensions or
Renewals must be made online with payment by credit card.
For additional information on Extending or Renewing your
plan, please visit Client Zone.
HCCMIS’s Client Zone and World Service Center
Whether you
have misplaced your ID card or benefit booklet, need
assistance with a claim, or have a question about
benefits, HCC Medical Insurance Services is always ready to respond.
Frequently, these and other issues can be addressed
with a short visit to Client Zone. Client Zone is an
online account management and resource tool that
allows you to:
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Change personal
information
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Renew coverage
and reprint ID cards
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Obtain details
about claim filing, including downloading necessary
forms
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Pre-Notify for
certain medical procedures and hospitalizations
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Locate providers
within the PPO Network
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Study
destination, weather and travel security information
using our Travel Intelligence and Planning System (TIPS)
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Access health
and wellness information
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View and
download brochures, obtain policy information, or get
quotes for other products offered by HCC Medical Insurance Services
At times, there is
simply no substitute for human intervention.
HCC Medical Insurance Services’ Client
Relations team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to
answer your questions and may be reached at no cost through
our Worldwide 800 numbers. Immediate support is available in
several languages and can be provided in many others with
the assistance of a translator. If a translator is needed,
the
HCC Medical Insurance Services’ Client Relations Specialist will arrange one.
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Policy
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others. Please contact us or visit our website to
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