Foreign Travel & Medicare
- May 26
- 2 min read
Your bags are packed, your passport is in hand, and the itinerary is set. You're on the way to the airport, but you can't help but think you're forgetting something...
Travel Coverage!
Understanding how your Medicare Plan operates outside the United States is crucial when traveling abroad.
After months of planning, saving, and counting down to departure day, the last thing anyone wants is for an unexpected medical issue to disrupt the experience.
Whether it's a slip on a cobblestone street in Italy, food poisoning during a Caribbean cruise, or a sudden illness halfway around the world, medical emergencies rarely arrive with a warning.
Many travelers are surprised to learn that both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans generally provide little coverage outside of the United States.
Short-Term Travel Health Insurance
Seniority Benefit Group recommends standalone Travel Health Insurance to ensure you're fully covered when outside the United States.
Only purchase a policy for the number of days you'll be abroad
Coverage up to $1,000,000 in benefit amount and NO deductibles
One-time premium payment and electronic policy delivery
Add up to eight people on your policy (children, grandchildren, etc.)
What's Covered with a Travel Policy?
Scroll down on your quote (click the yellow button) to see the full plan details. Below are the highlights:
Global Network of Doctors/Hospitals
Inpatient Services/Prescription Drugs
Includes Medical Evacuation and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
COVID-19 Coverage
Pre-existing conditions are covered with the Single Trip Platinum Plan (must have existing Medicare Plan in place)
Unsure as to how your Medicare Plan covers foreign travel? When in doubt, call Seniority! We can determine if a standalone Travel Health Policy makes sense for your next trip.
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