{"id":12992,"date":"2026-03-18T11:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=12992"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:26:50","slug":"travel-abroad-with-international-health-insurance-that-travels-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/member-benefits\/travel-abroad-with-international-health-insurance-that-travels-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel abroad with international health insurance that travels with you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If international travel is part of your spring or summer plans, don&#8217;t leave home without international health insurance. While your Blue KC health plan protects you when traveling domestically, that coverage doesn\u2019t automatically translate to travel abroad. Supplemental international health insurance from <a href=\"https:\/\/bcbsglobalsolutions.com\/individuals-and-families\/?link_ID=128029&amp;utm_source=Kansas_City&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=PURL&amp;utm_referral=blueplansite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/strong><\/a><sup>SM <\/sup>can fill the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who needs international coverage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue KC recommends international health coverage for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vacationers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent international travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals doing humanitarian or global service work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study abroad students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why it matters?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic plans generally aren\u2019t built for care outside the U.S., and many international healthcare providers expect payment upfront. Global Solutions international health insurance helps simplify access to care by offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trusted global provider networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct pay to many doctors and hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 medical assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency medical evacuation support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global telemedicine for nonemergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to understand that trip insurance protects your <em>trip<\/em>&nbsp;\u2014 cancellations, delays, and lost baggage. International health insurance protects <em>you <\/em>\u2014 your health, your access to care, and the cost of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Affordable coverage, digital accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolling for a Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions health plan takes just minutes at <a href=\"https:\/\/bcbsglobalsolutions.com\/individuals-and-families\/?link_ID=128029&amp;utm_source=Kansas_City&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=PURL&amp;utm_referral=blueplansite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bcbsglobalsolutions.com<\/a>. Simply enter your travel dates, age, and ZIP code and immediately get a price range customizable by level of coverage and deductible. For example, a 50 year old taking a 10-day international trip can choose coverage ranging from $34.90 to $60.10 for the entire trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enroll before for coverage that travels with you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International travel opens opportunities \u2014 but it also creates gaps you may not realize exist. Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bcbsglobalsolutions.com\/individuals-and-families\/?link_ID=128029&amp;utm_source=Kansas_City&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=PURL&amp;utm_referral=blueplansite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/a><\/strong> before you leave home to protect your health, access to care, and cost of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions Insurance Services in California and BCBS Global Solutions Insurance Services in New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. 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