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Atlas Series - Administered by Multinational
UnderWriters and Underwritten by Lloyd's of London - Limited Pre-existing
Condition is Available (see below)
Quote and Online Application |
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Am I Eligible for the Atlas Series? |
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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? |
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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* 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 on the date you request on your
Application. Your coverage will end on the earliest of: 12:01am on the last
day of the period for which you have paid a premium, 12:01am 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).
*Times expressed above are based on US Eastern Standard Time. |
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Does the Atlas Series Provide any Home Country Coverage?
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Yes. Under certain circumstances, the Atlas Series will
provide limited Home Country Coverage.
Incidental Home Country Coverage – The Atlas Series will provide
you 15 days of incidental coverage for trips to your Home Country for every
3 months of coverage purchased. Incidental visit time must be used within
the three-month period earned, and you must continue your 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 – A 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. If you
started a Benefit Period while this insurance was in effect, you are covered
only for Medical expenses for the duration of the Benefit Period, regardless
of whether you are at home or abroad.
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? |
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US citizens, as well as non-US citizens traveling outside of
the US, should purchase Atlas International, which provides coverage outside
of the US. Non-US citizens traveling to the United States should purchase
Atlas America. |
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What is Covered? |
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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
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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 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.
Please keep in mind that in order for the Acute Onset of a pre-Existing
Condition provision to take effect, the insured client must not have had any
treatment for that pre-existing condition during the 2 years preceding the
policy’s effective date, which is also known as the look-back period. If
treatment has been had within the 2 years preceding the policy’s effective
date, then there is no coverage for the Acute Onset of the Pre-Existing
Condition. Otherwise, said provision applies at the coverage limit maximums
described above.
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 that 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.
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®.
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®, 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. |
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Emergency Reunion:
In the event of a covered Emergency Medical 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 travel to the area where you
are hospitalized following Emergency Medical Evacuation and reasonable
expenses for lodging and meals for your relative, for a period not to exceed
15 days.
Return of Minor Children:
If you are the only person age 18 or older, traveling with one or more
children 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 children 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. |
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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:
- The Injury or Illness does not result from chemical, nuclear or
biological weapons or events.
- You have no direct or indirect involvement in the Act of Terrorism.
- The Act of Terrorism is not in a country or location where the United
States government has issued a travel warning that has been in effect
within the 6 months prior to your date of arrival.
- You have not unreasonably failed or refused to depart a country or
location following the date a warning 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 MultiNational Underwriters®
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 1 limb – One-half of the Principal Sum to you
| Age |
Principal Sum |
| 14 days to 17 years |
$5,000 |
| 18 to 69 |
$25,000 |
| 70 to 74 |
$12,500 |
| 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.
Natural Disaster:
In the event of natural disaster (hurricane, flood, tornado, tsunami,
etc) the Atlas Series will provide you up to $100 a day for 5 days if you
are 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. |
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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 your travel 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
continuing treatment, recuperation and recovery, the Atlas Series will
provide the following benefit: The cost of an economy, one-way air and/or
ground transportation ticket for your travel from the area where you were
hospitalized following the Emergency Medical Evacuation to the area where
you were initially evacuated from, or to the terminal serving the area of
your Principal Residence.
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Lost Checked Luggage:
In the event your checked luggage is permanently lost by the
transportation provider, the Atlas Series 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 submit copies of all claim forms and proof that
the transportation provider has paid you its normal reimbursement for the
lost checked luggage. |
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Travel Assistance
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Travel Assistance
Services are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
while your Atlas plan is in effect. In addition to the services
already described, the following services are included: |
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- Embassy and consulate referrals
- Legal and accounting referrals
- Bail bond assistance
- Translation and interpretation assistance
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Atlas Travel Assistance
Services are not insurance benefits, and provision of any
Assistance Service is not a guarantee of any other benefit under
the Atlas Series. |
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Schedule of Benefits and Limits |
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| 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 will be waived if expenses are
incurred within the PPO and expenses are submitted to Underwriters for
review and payment directly to the provider |
| 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 Members under age 70) |
| Physical Therapy: |
$50 Maximum 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: |
$500,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit |
| Emergency Reunion: |
$15,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Return of Minor Children: |
$5,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Political Evacuation: |
$10,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit |
| Terrorism: |
$50,000 Maximum Lifetime Limit, Eligible 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 |
| Natural Disaster Benefit: |
Maximum $100 a day for 5 days |
| Trip Interruption: |
$5,000 limit per Certificate Period |
| Lost Checked Luggage: |
$250 limit per Certificate Period (not subject to
Deductible or Coinsurance) |
| Hospital Pre-certification Penalty: |
50% of Eligible Medical Expenses |
| Optional Hazardous Sports Rider: |
Overall Maximum Limit |
| Overall Maximum Limit per Certificate Period (includes all benefits
except Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Medical Evacuation
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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What Is Excluded? |
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The following charges, treatments, surgeries, medications,
conditions and circumstances are excluded:
- 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 Illness, Injury or medical condition or chronic or
recurring Illness or Injury or medical condition, including any associated
complications or consequences, which existed at or during the 2 years
immediately preceding your Effective Date. 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
- Treatment for or related to any congenital condition
- Routine pre-natal care, childbirth, care of newborns, post-natal care,
birth control, artificial insemination, infertility, impotency or sexual
dysfunction, sterilization or reversal thereof
- 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
- Mental Health Disorders or Substance Abuse
- 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
- 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
- Not Medically Necessary and administered or ordered by a Physician
- 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
- Charges which exceed Usual, Reasonable and Customary
- Investigational, Experimental or for Research Purposes
- While confined primarily to receive Custodial Care, Educational or
Rehabilitative care
- Venereal Disease, and treatment of individuals who are HIV+ or have
AIDS or ARC
- Treatment by a Chiropractor
- Diseases of the skin
- 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
- 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
- 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 ropes or guides are
normally used 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 athletic activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking
and exposes you to abnormal or extreme risk of injury
- 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
- Willfully self-inflicted Injury or Illness and immunizations and
Routine Physical Exams
- 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
- Treatment required as a result of complications or consequences of a
treatment or condition not covered hereunder
- Charges for travel or accommodations, except as provided for in the
Local Ambulance, Emergency Medical or Political Evacuation, Repatriation
of Remains, Emergency Reunion, Natural Disaster and Trip Interruption
sections of this insurance
- Treatment incurred as a result of exposure to non-medical nuclear
radiation and/or radioactive material(s)
- Organ or tissue transplants or related services
- Acts of Terrorism, except as provided for herein, war, insurrection,
riot or any variation thereof
This is a summary of exclusions. For more details, or for a complete copy of
the Master Policy, contact MultiNational Underwriters® |
| What if I
Plan to Participate in a Sport or Athletic Activity that is Excluded?
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The Optional Hazardous Sports Rider is available for the
adventurous traveler. This Rider adds coverage for the Amateur sports listed
in exclusion #18. The maximum coverage under this Rider is the Overall
Maximum Limit you select. The Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit is
deleted during the course of the activity. |
| What are the
Pre-certification Requirements? |
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Hospitalizations, Surgeries, Emergency and Political
Evacuations, Emergency Reunions, Trip Interruptions, Repatriation of
Remains, Computerized Tomography (CAT Scan) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) must be Pre-certified. Simply call, or have your Physician call,
MultiNational Underwriters® with the information relative to your
claim. You may also pre-certify by submitting details through Client Zone.
Be sure to have your ID number available. If you do not Pre-certify, medical
expenses will be reduced by 50% and all other expenses will be forfeited.
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Who is the Plan Administrator? |
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MultiNational Underwriters® (MNU), 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. Our international claims
specialists, medical professionals and service representatives are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions and respond to your
needs. Whether you have lost your luggage or are in need of Emergency
Medical Evacuation, you will find our service team to be prompt,
compassionate, and highly professional. MNU 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 $8.0
billion, shareholders’ equity in excess of $2.3 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? |
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Lloyd’s, the largest and oldest insurance market in the
world, is the insurer of the Atlas Travel Series. Rated ‘A’ (Excellent) by
A.M. Best Company and ‘A’ (Strong) by Standard and 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 every country of the world.
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How do I Extend or Renew my Coverage? |
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After your initial purchase, you may extend your coverage (5
day minimum) up to a maximum of 12 months from the initial effective date.
Provided there is no break in coverage, you will not be required to
re-satisfy the Deductible and Coinsurance nor will benefit limits be reset.
If you are covered under Atlas International, after 12 months of
continuous coverage you may renew your 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 under Atlas International, or 12
months of continuous coverage under Atlas America, 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. |
| Can Coverage
Be Cancelled? |
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If for any reason you wish to cancel your policy, you must
submit your cancellation request in writing to MultiNational Underwriters®
in order to receive a refund of premium. To be eligible for a full refund,
the request for cancellation must be received prior to your effective date.
Cancellation requests received after the effective date will be subject to
the following conditions:
- a $25 cancellation fee will apply; and
- only the unused portion of the plan cost will be refunded; and
- only members who have no claims are eligible for premium refund.
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Privacy Policy |
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MultiNational Underwriters® respects individual
privacy and values the confidence of its customers, employees, consumers,
business associates, and others. Please contact us or visit our website to
obtain a full version of our Privacy Policy. |
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