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Do you provide travel health insurance for persons applying for the schengen visa?
We at Pacific Prime can offer travel health insurance for persons that are applying for the Schengen visa. We also know what the different requirements are for the Schengen Visa, and we can assist you on finding the plan that will comply to these requirements. 2013-05-13 13:08:05
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Hospital , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Deductible , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Hi, I am considering moving to Latin America for my retirement at the age of 71. I am currently covered by Medicare in the US. What type of benefits and plans can you offer?
Thank you for contacting us at Pacific Prime. We are an international medical insurance broker, working with providers such as Aetna, Bupa and Allianz. I can provide you with a customized quote based on your requirements. 2013-04-29 15:04:15
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Pre-existing , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

I am currently working in Abu Dhabi, do you have any short term plan that can cover me for 1 to 2 months?
Thank you for contacting Pacific Prime regarding your short term insurance. We offer comprehensive short term medical insurance for those who need coverage for less than 1 year. 2013-03-27 17:09:25
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Hospital , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , Travel , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Can you offer international insurance for diabetes type 1?
Hi Gretchen, thanks for getting in touch. We are unfortunately not able to sell localised or domestic policies in South & Central America, however, there are international insurance plans which do offer cover pre-existing medical conditions. 2013-03-08 18:39:47
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Pre-existing , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Travel , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

How does one obtain a quote for 2 years of medical insurance in Canada on a parent super visa?
Thanks for the question. First, we'd just need your age or date of birth, as the insurance companies require this before they can offer an official quote. Second, we would need to know what sort of benefits you would like in your plan. 2013-03-04 11:53:15
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Is there any plan for my daughter that is valid for immigration renewal purposes? Please advise how to proceed.
Although there are less options, we do have insurers that can offer plans for children alone. Most other insurers will usually require that at least one parent is on the plan with the child. 2013-02-27 17:47:31
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , UAE , Treatment , Short Term , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

We are going on a family vacation to South Africa for 2 months, however my son has some medical conditions that needs to be cover too. Do you have any insurance that will provide coverage for us?
Thank you for contacting Pacific Prime regarding insurance for your family. We do offer a plan for your family vacation in your situation. I would suggest IHI BUPA for your family, IHI- BUPA is a highly recognized insurer and a one of the largest medical insurers in the world. 2013-02-21 10:58:39
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , in-patient , out-patient , Group , Africa , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Do you have policies that only cover the Philippines and other Asian countries?
Yes, we can offer international health insurance in the Philippines which is cover you in Asia as well as in Europe, and even Worldwide if you wish to extend the geographical area of coverage. 2013-02-20 09:28:49
Category: Coverage , Embassy , China , Saudi Arabia , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Travel , Asia , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Can you offer medical insurance for someone travelling in Vietnam, when they have already left their country of origin, (Australia)?
Pacific Prime can offer International travel medical insurance for individuals seeking comprehensive health insurance when they have already left their country of origin. 2013-02-19 13:21:40
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Where can I find a fully comprehensive private medical insurance plan including dental and preventative care?
There are many insurance providers who specialize in private medical plans for ex-patriots who do not have access to a Government health system in the country they are residing. You can choose different levels ranging from basic to comprehensive with optional extras such as maternity, dental and preventative care. There is also a varied range in quality of plan and insurance company therefore it is important to use a free and impartial advisory service such as ourselves Pacific Prime. Our experience consultants can guide you to the most suitable plan for your needs and budget. 2013-02-15 16:36:08
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Premiums , Treatment , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Can I buy Travel Insurance for some friends whom I invited to visit me here in France? They are Iran residents.
Yes we can offer travel insurance for people traveling to France or other European countries. The travel insurance can cover you for the period of your trip and may meet the requirements for visa/immigration purposes based on the immigration laws of that specific country. 2013-02-13 16:37:32
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Group , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

si me voy a vivir a Canadá hoy, y tengo un bebe alla,tengo algún tiempo previo que tengo que haber vivido alla antes de quedar embarazada para que el seguro me cubra?
Para tener el embarazo cubierto, las aseguradoras trabajan con periodos de carencia. Periodos de carencia pueden ir de 8 a 12 meses.Son 2 tipos de periodos de carencia, pero, en general, es posible ser embarazada y tener su embarazo cubierto si el nacimiento ocurre después del final del periodo de carencia. 2013-01-31 15:03:07
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , Pre-existing , Family , Hospital , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Illness , Disease , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Can you offer cover to teachers (and family) in Singapore on a worldwide basis ?
Yes, we can offer coverage to international teachers in Singapore for hospitalisation, out-patient, dental and other benefits. We even have some dedicated Teachers/School Plans through a number of companies like InterGlobal (individual and corporate School plans) and Bupa (Corporate School Plans only) with discounted rates and high level of coverage. 2013-01-31 15:01:34
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Do you have any travel insurance in USA for only 3 months? Can I still apply for it if I don’t have a visa yet?
Yes, we offer travel insurance in the USA. Travel insurance is very flexible as you can choose the length of coverage to fit your travelling schedule. 2013-01-30 14:40:37
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Can a Canadian living 6 months in the U.S. and 6 months in Mexico get medical insurance?
Of course, there are several annual insurance plans available for Canadians living abroad. Annual international Health insurance plans offer you comprehensive worldwide health cover and are portable. 2013-01-30 10:44:08
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , Travel , Premiums , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

I am traveling to Egypt for 9 days for a business trip, do you have insurance that will cover me?
We definitely have insurance for your business trip to Egypt. We offer travel medical insurance from IMG and IHI-BUPA. 2013-01-16 14:13:50
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Travel , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

How long does it take to process a health insurance application?
Processing your international health insurance application is surprisingly quick. From the moment our advisers receive your application (medical questionnaire), they will begin direct processing with the insurer. 2013-01-10 14:43:28
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Does your company offer any coverage for pregnant women traveling to the Netherlands to study for a duration of 80 days?
Thanks for getting in touch with us. We work with over thirty international insurance companies who could provide insurance for you. One in particular, IHI will offer coverage for currently pregnant women. This plan would cover unexpected complications of pregnancy up to the 36th week. 2012-12-21 15:52:26
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Travel , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Are there any insurance companies who offer cover to pregnant women?
While the routine pregnancy costs (including childbirth) will be excluded, you will be pleased to know the IHI-BUPA travel plan will cover COMPLICATIONS of pregnancy up to the 36^th week. 2012-12-20 15:10:45
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , Pre-existing , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Do you offer travel medical insurance that is compatible with the Visa application process in European countries?
Yes, here at Pacific Prime we offer two short-term medical travel insurance policies, both of which are fully compatible with European visa requirements. 2012-12-11 14:42:48
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Do you offer affordable coverage in South East Asia for retirees, and individuals born before 1950?
Yes, here at Pacific Prime we work with a wide-range of international insurance companies, all of which offer coverage for retirees, or individuals born prior to 1950. 2012-12-11 13:21:04
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Pre-existing , China , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you offer plans that cover individuals in their country of nationality?
Yes, here at Pacific Prime we work with a wide-range of international insurance companies, many of which offer coverage for individuals living in their country of nationality. 2012-12-11 13:19:21
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Pre-existing , China , Saudi Arabia , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Group , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you offer plans that cover individuals in their country of nationality?
Yes, here at Pacific Prime we work with a wide-range of international insurance companies, many of which offer coverage for individuals living in their country of nationality 2012-12-11 13:17:46
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Pre-existing , China , Saudi Arabia , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you offer plans that cover individuals in their country of nationality?
Yes, here at Pacific Prime we work with a wide-range of international insurance companies, many of which offer coverage for individuals living in their country of nationality. 2012-12-11 13:15:53
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , China , Saudi Arabia , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Asia , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you have any plans that meet Visa requirements?
Being an International Brokerage, we deal with all of the top end International Insurance companies. As such, these plans offer some of the most comprehensive medical insurance packages in the world and therefore meet the requirements for Visa compliancy in most countries. 2012-11-29 09:09:21
Category: Coverage , Embassy , China , Saudi Arabia , Hospital , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you offer insurance plans for personnel from countries based in the Pacific Islands traveling to Australia?
Hi Jon, thanks for your enquiry about medical insurance. We offer various comprehensive international plans covering almost every country in the world. 2012-11-28 09:07:39
Category: Coverage , Embassy , China , Saudi Arabia , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Group , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Travel , Asia , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Is it possible to get an insurance that covers only Medical Evacuation?
In areas such as Africa where the overall standard of hospitals is quite low, it is essential to have coverage not only for hospitalization, but also emergency evacuation. 2012-11-27 09:04:52
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Embassy , Pre-existing , China , Saudi Arabia , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Middle East , Africa , Latin America , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Can I get insurance when I travel to the USA for 3 months? What sort of premiums will I be looking at?
In regards to travel insurance to the USA for 3 months, may I suggest Pacific Prime’s medical travel plan IHI BUPA. 2012-11-14 17:48:42
Category: Embassy , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Can you offer coverage in Mexico and the US?
Pacific Prime is able to offer International Health Insurance Plans to expatriates within any area of the world, including Mexico and the United States. Mexico Health Insurance Plans that we can provide are designed for expats seeking health care coverage while they are residing overseas. 2011-01-21 12:16:10
Category: Coverage , Embassy , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient		Read Answer Here

Please give the tel.num of Philippines embassy in Malaysia.
The Embassy of the Philippines in Malaysia can be reached at the telephone number (00603) 2148 4233. 2009-08-11 09:14:20
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