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Why Buy International Medical Insurance? and am I eligible?
Who is the Plan Administrator?
Who is the Insurer?
Which Plan is Right for Me?
Am I Eligible for The International Citizen Series?
Is Coverage Under The International Citizen Series Renewable?
How Do I File a Claim?
Hospital Pre-certification
What Are the Plan Features?
What Are the Benefits and Policy Limits?
What Are the Rates?
How Do I Apply for The International Citizen Series?
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Why Buy International Medical Insurance?
The answer is easy.

    If you are a missionary living abroad, traditional sources of US private health insurance will not meet your needs. Geographical exclusions and provider limitations common to these policies will restrict or even eliminate the coverage available to you while you are outside the US. At the same time, you may not be eligible for participation in the government sponsored plans in the country where you reside. Or you may wish to have access to health care in other countries, including the US, in the event you become seriously ill. If you are a non-US citizen, you may need an international medical insurance policy to supplement the coverage available to you through your government sponsored plan, or to provide coverage while you are outside your home country. If your ministry knows no geographic limits, you need health insurance that knows no boundaries as well.  The International Citizen Series is designed to meet your needs.
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Who is the Plan Administrator?

    MultiNational Underwriters, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full service organization, offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products designed specifically to address the insurance needs of international citizens. With over 40 years of experience in the international insurance market, the staff of MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. is ready to serve you. Our international claims specialists, medical professionals and customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions and respond to your needs. Whether you have a question about your coverage, or are in need of emergency medical evacuation, you will find our service team to be prompt, compassionate, and of the highest professional quality.
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Which Plan is Right for Me?

    If you desire worldwide coverage, including coverage in the US and Canada, the Messenger plan is right for you. This plan is one of the most comprehensive medical insurance products available, featuring a $5,000,000 lifetime limit, worldwide medical coverage, maternity benefits, mental and nervous benefits, wellness benefits. emergency medical evacuation and US Furlough benefits. If you desire worldwide coverage, excluding the US and Canada, either the Premier or Risk Share plans will meet your needs, depending on your budget and your appetite for risk.
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Am I Eligible for The International Citizen Series?

    The International Citizen Series is available to citizens of all countries of the world who are at least age 14 days, and not older than age 74. If you are a US citizen, you must reside outside the US, or plan to depart the US within 30 days of the effective date, and plan to reside abroad for at least 6 months. Citizens of other countries may reside anywhere, including their country of citizenship.
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Is Coverage Under The International Citizen Series Renewable?

    Yes. The International Citizen Series products are annually renewable. There are no medical questions at renewal. Renewal is only subject to your continued eligibility and payment of premiums. Your renewal premium will be the same as all persons of your same age and gender. If you purchase coverage before you reach the age of 65, and maintain coverage continuously for 10 years, subject to continued eligibility, you will automatically be eligible to apply for the International Citizen Senior Plan, with no medical questions.
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How Do I File a Claim?

    Filing a claim is easy. Once your Application is accepted, you will receive a kit which contains claimant's Statement and Authorization forms. Just complete the claimant's Statement and Authorization forms, attach original, itemized bills, and forward them to MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. Be sure to complete your claim form, sign it, and indicate a convenient time and location to contact you in the event questions arise. If you have already paid certain expenses, attach a copy of your paid receipt. You will be reimbursed for eligible medical expenses. In many cases, MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. will make payment directly to the hospital or physician who treated you. Remember, you are responsible for the deductible, coinsurance, and any ineligible charges.
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Hospital Pre-certification

    All plans in The International Citizen Series contain hospital pre-certification provisions. Pre-certification simply means that you must contact MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. as soon as possible before a planned hospitalization or surgical procedure, or within 48 hours of an emergency hospital admission, or within the first 90 days of pregnancy. Pre-certification allows us to establish contact and make payment arrangements with your providers, negotiate discounts which will benefit both you and us, pre-arrange future care, and plan for your claim. Pre-certification helps us help you.
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What Are the Benefits and Policy Limits?

    Messenger

    Benefit

    Messenger

    Coverage Area

    Worldwide

    Overall Policy Maximum

    $5,000,000 Lifetime

    Deductibles Available

    $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500 per Certificate Period.

    Coinsurance -- Claims incurred in US or Canada

    80% of the next $5,000 of Eligible Medical Expenses after the 
    Deductible, then 100% to the Overall Policy Maximum. The 
    Coinsurance will be waived if expenses are incurred within the PPO.

    Coinsurance -- claims incurred outside US or Canada

    100% of Eligible Medical Expenses after the Deductible to the Overall 
    Policy Maximum.

    Hospital Room and Board -- In US or Canada

    Average Semi-private room rate.

    Hospital Room and Board -- Outside US or Canada

    Average Private room rate.

    Intensive Care Unit -- In US or Canada

    Usual, Reasonable and Customary.

    Intensive Care Unit -- Outside US or Canada

    Usual, Reasonable and Customary.

    Mental or Nervous Disorders

    $10,000 per Certificate Period (after 12 months of continuous coverage); $25,000 Lifetime Maximum.

    Maternity -- Normal Delivery

    Same as any other Illness (after 12 months of continuous coverage) including pre-natal, Delivery and post-natal care.

    Maternity -- Complicated Delivery

    Same as any other Illness (after 12 months of continuous coverage).

    Maximum for Maternity

    $50,000 Lifetime

    Newborn Care

    $25,000 Maximum Limit for maximum of 31 days.

    Pre-existing Conditions

    Same as any other Injury or Illness if disclosed on Application and 
    not excluded or limited by Rider.

    Local Ambulance

    Usual, Reasonable and Customary.

    Physical Therapy

    $50 Maximum per visit.

    Wellness

    $50 per visit(including immunizations), maximum of 3 visits per year 
    for children under the age of 19(after 12 months of continuous 
    coverage). $150 per Certificate Period (after 12 months of continuous coverage) for Members age 35 or older. Not subject to Deductible.

    Human Organ/Tissue Transplants

    Same as any other Illness for Covered Transplants.

    All Other Eligible Expenses

    Usual, Reasonable and Customary.

    Emergency Medical Evacuation

    $50,000 Lifetime Maximum.

    Repatriation of Remains

    $25,000 Limit

    Emergency Reunion

    $10,000 Lifetime Maximum.

    Pre-certification Penalty

    50%

    Prescription Drugs

    Usual, reasonable and customary (subject to deductible and 
    co-insurance)

     

    Premier

    Benefit

    Premier

    Coverage Area

    Worldwide, except US and Canada

    Overall Policy Maximum

    $1,000,000 Lifetime

    Deductibles Available

    $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,500 per Certificate Period.

    Coinsurance–Claims incurred in US or Canada

    No coverage in US or Canada.

    Coinsurance–claims incurred outside US or Canada

    100% of Eligible Medical Expenses after the Deductible to the Overall Policy Maximum.

    Hospital Room and Board–In US or Canada

    No coverage in US or Canada.

    Hospital Room and Board–Outside US or Canada

    Average Private room rate.

    Intensive Care Unit–In US or Canada

    No coverage in US or Canada.

    Intensive Care Unit–Outside US or Canada

    3 times the Average Private room rate.

    Mental or Nervous Disorders

    $5,000 per Certificate Period (after 24 months of continuous coverage); 
    $10,000 Lifetime Maximum.

    Maternity–Normal Delivery

    $3,500 per Pregnancy (after 24 months of continuous coverage) including
    pre-natal, Delivery and post-natal care.

    Maternity–Complicated Delivery

    $6,000 per Pregnancy (after 24 months of continuous coverage) including 
    pre-natal, Delivery and post-natal care.

    Maximum for Maternity

    $10,000 Lifetime

    Newborn Care

    $5,000 Maximum Limit for maximum of 31 days.

    Pre-existing Conditions

    $25,000 Lifetime Maximum (after 24 months of continuous coverage).

    Local Ambulance

    $1,000 Lifetime Maximum.

    Physical Therapy

    No coverage.

    Wellness

    No coverage.

    Human Organ/Tissue Transplants

    Same as any other Illness for Covered Transplants.

    All Other Eligible Expenses

    Usual, Reasonable and Customary.

    Emergency Medical Evacuation

    No coverage.

    Pre-certification Penalty

    50%

    Optional Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

    Age

    Basic Life Principal Sum

    Supplemental Life Principal Sum

    19 to 59

    $50,000

    $50,000

    60 to 64

    $25,000

    $25,000

    65 to 69

    $10,000

    Not Available

    Dependent Child

    $5,000

    Not Available

     

    Accidental Death

    Principal Sum

    Accidental Loss of Two Members

    Principal Sum

    Accidental Loss of One Member

    50% of Principal Sum

    The Benefit is based on your age at time of Death or Dismemberment. "Member" means hand, foot or eye.

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What Are the Plan Features?

    Pre-existing Conditions:
    If you are insured under the Platinum plan, and your pre-existing conditions have been fully disclosed on your application and not excluded or restricted by a rider or any other provision of your certificate, your pre-existing conditions are covered the same as any other illness or injury as of your effective date. If you are insured under the Premier plan, your pre-existing conditions are covered up to a lifetime limit of $25,000 after you have been insured continuously for 24 months. If you are insured under the Risk-Share plan, your pre-existing conditions are not covered.

    Pre-existing conditions include any injury or illness or mental/nervous condition that existed at or prior to your initial effective date, including chronic, recurring and congenital conditions.

    What Are the Exclusions and Limitations?
    The following charges, treatments, care, services, supplies and/or conditions are excluded from coverage:

    • Charges not incurred during the certificate period
    • Services or treatment payable by another insurance or government
    • Substance abuse
    • Charges which exceed reasonable and customary
    • Investigational or experimental surgeries or treatment
    • Custodial, educational or rehabilitative care
    • Weight modification
    • Cosmetic surgery, unless reconstructive following covered surgery
    • Individuals HIV+ at effective date
    • Drugs or treatment for sexual dysfunction
    • Drugs or treatment to promote or prevent conception
    • Dental treatment, except emergency treatment following covered accident
    • Devices or procedures to correct sight or hearing
    • Self inflicted injury or illness
    • Foot care, unless related to a covered accidental injury
    • Treatment or supplies not ordered by a physician or not medically necessary
    • Organ transplants, except for covered transplants
    • Speech or acupuncture therapy

    This is a summary of the exclusions contained in the Master Policy. See the Master Policy for a complete list of exclusions.

    Waiting Period for Certain Illnesses:
    The following conditions which manifest themselves within the first 180 days of coverage are excluded: any condition of the breast, prostate, tonsils, adenoids, disease of sebaceous glands, acne, other acne, sebaceous cyst, seborrhea, unspecified disease of the sebaceous glands, moles, skin tags, hypertrophic and atrophic conditions of the skin, nervous, hemorrhoids, the reproductive system, hernia, gallstones or kidney stones. If you are insured under the Risk Share Plan, all illnesses are excluded for the first 90 days of coverage.

    Wellness:
    If you are insured under the Platinum plan, after 12 months of continuous coverage, and if you are at least 35 years old, you will be entitled to the following Wellness benefits: the benefit provides $150 per Certificate Period for a routine physical exam, including mamogram and OB/GYN visits for females. If you are under the age of 19, this benefit provides $50 per visit (including immunziations) with a maxmium of 3 visits per Certificate Period.

    Emergency Medical Evacuation:
    If you are insured under the Platinum plan, you are covered for emergency medical evacuation to the nearest medical facility qualified to treat your life threatening condition. All emergency medical evacuations must be approved in advance and coordinated by MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to approve and coordinate emergency medical evacuations. Emergency medical evacuations provide you with access to care when you need it most.

    Emergency Reunion:
    In the event of a covered Emergency Evacuation, the platinum plan will provide the following benefits:the cost of an economy round trip air or ground transportation ticket for one of your relatives (parent, spouse, sibling or child age 18 years 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 10 days.

    Repatriation of Remains:
    In the event of a covered injury or illness resulting in your death, the platinum plan will provide the following benefit: air or ground transporation of bodily remains or ashes to the area of your Principal Residence and reasonable cost of preparation of your remains necessary for transporation.

    International Citizen Assistance Services:

    The following Assistance Services are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week whie your International Citizen Plan is in effect.

    Pre-Trip Health and Safety Advisories (available after your purchase of the International Citizen 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 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 International Citizen 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

    International Citizen Assistance Services are not insurance benefits and provision of any International Citizen Assistance Services is not a guarantee of any other benefit under the International Citizen Series.

    Other services provided by MultiNational Underwriters, Inc:
    Hospital/Physician Referral: MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. maintains relationships with hospitals and physicians throughout the world, and this network is growing daily. If you need a referral, just contact MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. and one of our Customer Service Representatives will assist you.

    Patient Advocacy Services: If you are faced with a complex or severe medical condition, you will be assigned to one of MultiNational's Patient Advocates. Your Patient Advocate is your personal assistant at MultiNational Underwriters on all matters relating to your treatment and claim, with the goal of securing the best possible care for you in a convenient and cost effective setting.

    General Customer Service:
    You've lost your ID card or your Certificate. Or, you have a question about your insurance. Or, you have filed a claim and you want to know the status of payment. These and many more questions may arise from time to time. MultiNational Underwriters, Inc. Customer Service Team is ready to respond. If you do not speak English, your Customer Service Representative will arrange for a telephone translator to monitor your call and assist in providing the answers you need.

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What Are the Rates?

    Annual Premium -- For Insurance Effective Through 7/31/2005
    Messenger - Rate Table
      $250 
    Deductible
    $500 
    Deductible
    $1,000 
    Deductible
    $2,500 
    Deductible
    $5,000 
    Deductible
    Age Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
    14 days to 9* $475 $475 $429 $429 $326 $326 $293 $293 $282 $282
    10 to 18* $500 $500 $452 $452 $350 $350 $316 $316 $304 $304
    19-24 $1,180 $1,905 $1,048 $1,796 $814 $1,291 $718 $1,144 $588 $940
    25-29 $1,300 $2,110 $1,162 $1,983 $901 $1,428 $793 $1,263 $652 $1,031
    30-34 $1,394 $2,359 $1,224 $2,199 $951 $1,638 $844 $1,451 $691 $1,190
    35-39 $1,525 $2,595 $1,355 $2,368 $1,049 $1,813 $929 $1,603 $759 $1,285
    40-44 $1,705 $2,125 $1,507 $1,898 $1,166 $1,472 $1,036 $1,308 $843 $1,070
    45-49 $1,865 $2,319 $1,666 $2,092 $1,292 $1,626 $1,145 $1,439 $935 $1,111
    50-54 $2,266 $2,516 $2,040 $2,289 $1,586 $1,785 $1,445 $1,620 $1,184 $1,325
    55-59 $2,800 $2,800 $2,630 $2,630 $2,000 $2,000 $1,863 $1,863 $1,524 $1,524
    60-64 $3,960 $3,733 $3,662 $3,435 $3,066 $2,839 $2,798 $2,588 $2,321 $2,053
    65-69 $8,180 $7,134 $7,882 $6,835 $7,287 $6,237 $5,666 $4,715 $4,915 $4,150
    70 $9,645 $8,339 $9,343 $8,046 $8,739 $7,443 $6,891 $5,594 $5,977 $4,835
    71 $10,097 $8,738 $9,795 $8,438 $9,192 $7,834 $7,257 $5,898 $6,295 $5,098
    72 $10,484 $9,070 $10,185 $8,771 $9,588 $8,174 $7,573 $6,160 $6,569 $5,324
    73 $10,882 $9,404 $10,586 $9,108 $9,994 $8,517 $7,900 $6,421 $6,853 $5,550
    74 $11,412 $9,854 $11,115 $9,558 $10,524 $8,966 $8,321 $6,762 $7,218 $5,845
    *First 2 children age 14 days to 9 years are free only when both parents are insured under the Platinum Plan. The Dependent Child rate is only available when parent (guardian) is insured under the Platinum Plan. Dependent children alone must pay the age 19 to 24 rate.

    A one-time, non-refundable Policy Fee of $50 is required with each Application for the Messenger plan.

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    Premier - Rate Table
      $250 
    Deductible
    $500 
    Deductible
    $1,000 
    Deductible
    $2,500 
    Deductible
    $5,000 
    Deductible
    Age Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
    14 days to 9* $326 $326 $280 $280 $218 $218 $190 $190 $174 $174
    10 to 18* $350 $350 $300 $300 $245 $245 $220 $220 $205 $205
    19-24 $624 $863 $553 $797 $435 $588 $385 $520 $335 $452
    25-29 $687 $950 $621 $883 $481 $650 $424 $575 $369 $500
    30-34 $737 $1,050 $654 $966 $508 $728 $450 $645 $391 $561
    35-39 $858 $1,183 $722 $1,049 $560 $804 $497 $712 $432 $620
    40-44 $953 $1,162 $804 $1,014 $623 $787 $554 $700 $482 $609
    45-49 $1,044 $1,271 $890 $1,116 $690 $868 $611 $769 $532 $669
    50-54 $1,244 $1,376 $1,083 $1,216 $843 $948 $767 $861 $667 $749
    55-59 $1,497 $1,497 $1,330 $1,330 $996 $996 $942 $942 $820 $820
    60-64 $2,488 $2,368 $2,196 $2,076 $1,612 $1,492 $1,486 $1,366 $1,293 $1,188
    65-69 $4,726 $4,157 $4,434 $3,865 $3,850 $3,281 $3,008 $2,437 $2,617 $2,121
    70 $5,753 $5,031 $5,459 $4,735 $4,869 $4,146 $3,100 $2,495 $2,697 $2,170
    71 $6,005 $5,248 $5,709 $4,953 $5,120 $4,363 $3,263 $2,506 $2,839 $2,180
    72 $6,216 $5,428 $5,924 $5,136 $5,340 $4,552 $3,471 $2,684 $3,020 $2,335
    73 $6,433 $5,610 $6,143 $5,320 $5,565 $4,742 $3,686 $2,863 $3,207 $2,491
    74 $6,727 $5,861 $6,439 $5,571 $5,861 $4,993 $3,952 $3,085 $3,438 $2,684

    *First child age 14 days to 9 years is free only when both parents are insured under the Premier Plan. The Dependent Child rate is only available when parent (guardian) is insured under the Premier Plan. Dependent children alone must pay the age 19 to 24 rate.

    A one-time, non-refundable Policy Fee of $50 is required with each Application for the Premier Plan.

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    Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Rate Table
    Age Basic Premium Supplemental Premium
    19-29 $130 $100
    30-39 $210 $160
    40-44 $310 $235
    45-49 $450 $340
    50-54 $570 $430
    55-59 $770 $580
    60-64 $585 $440
    65-69 $315 Not Available
    Dependent Child $85 Not Available

     
    Optional Dental Rider
    RATES
    Annual Premium US Citizen $348
    All Other $492

     
    THIS MEDICAL AND LIFE INSURANCE IS UNDERWRITTEN BY CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD'S, LONDON, AND IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE ATLAS/INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN GROUP INSURANCE TRUST, HAMILTON, BERMUDA.
    LLOYD'S IS AN APPROVED NON-ADMITTED INSURER IN ALL STATES OF THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT KENTUCKY AND ILLINOIS WHERE THEY ARE ADMITTED. CLAIMS UNDER THIS INSURANCE MAY NOT BE MADE AGAINST ANY STATE GUARANTY FUND.

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How Do I Apply for The International Citizen Series?

    Just print the Application For Insurance and send it to Insurance Services of America, Inc. along with your initial premium payment. Within 5 business days of receipt of your Application, the Underwriters will inform you as to the acceptance of your application and your effective date, or of any additional information required to continue considering your application. Remember, your Application will become a permanent part of your record, and will become a part of your certificate of coverage. Answer each question thoroughly and legibly, and attach additional sheets if necessary. If your application is not accepted, the Underwriters, Inc. will promptly refund your premium. If your application is accepted, you will receive a fulfillment kit containing your certificate of coverage, an identification card, a claim form, and instructions on how to use your insurance.

          You can also apply online, CLICK HERE

    Important Instructions For All Applicants

    1. Review your answers to each question on this Application for accuracy. Unanswered questions or incomplete information will delay processing.

    2. All Applications must be signed and dated. Full details, including treatment dates, name, address and telephone number of attending physician, diagnosis, prognosis and present course of treatment must be provided for all yes answers in Part 2.

    3. All family members must apply for the same plan and Deductible.

    4. Annual premiums may be paid by check, money order or credit card authorization. Insurance Services of America will not accept checks or money orders for quarterly or semi-annual payment modes. These payment modes are only accepted with pre-authorization to debit your credit card on the due date of your premium.

    5. If you are a US citizen, or if you are in the US now, you must provide your anticipated date of departure from the US and your anticipated length of residence outside the US.

    6. If you would like to have your Certificate overnighted to you after approval, an additional delivery fee will be added to your premium.

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