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Does health insurance cover vaccinations?
Vaccination benefit is usually an optional benefit and refers to all basic immunizations and booster injections required under regulation of the country in which treatment is being given. Generally, medically necessary travel vaccinations are included as well, however this can vary from one insurer to another. 2013-05-13 14:28:35
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Individual , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

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

Can you offer group coverage on a Short term basis in Canada?
Hi Winnie, yes we can offer short term coverage for the exact days that the group requires. Unlike, annual medical insurance, short term insurance or essentially travel insurance is unique in the fact that you can purchase the exact period from 5 days - 1 year as required. 2013-04-29 17:02:39
Category: Coverage , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Group , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

My girlfriend is coming to the UK for 6 months, do you have a health insurance plan that will cover her for that time period?
Thank you for contacting us regarding your girlfriend’s health insurance. Based on the duration of her stay, I would suggest looking into travel medical insurance. 2013-04-29 15:03:09
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

I travel to the United States for between three to six months a year, do you have any plans that would cover me for emergency medical treatment just for these periods?
Yes we do, at Pacific Prime we deal with a number of short term medical insurance, otherwise known as travel insurance, providers, including the likes of IMG and IHI-Bupa. All their plans offer cover for inpatient (hospitalization) and outpatient (visits to GP’s, physicians, clinics), prescribed medications and medical evacuation anywhere in the world, with the exception of your home country. You can also tailor your plan to suit your trip, with additional cover available for extreme sports as well as non medical expenses such as trip cancellation etc. 2013-04-29 13:36:23
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Premiums , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , 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

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

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

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

Can you provide a quotation with recognized insurance companies in Australia?
There are recognized insurance companies that provide health insurances in Australia that meet the requirements of the 457 visa, such as BUPA, Cigna, AXA, Allianz, Aetna, IHI, IMG, and many more.” 2013-01-30 14:45:02
Category: Coverage , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

I am living in the UAE and I need temporary medical insurance until my job starts and my company can offer me coverage. Do you have something short term?
We have short term medical insurance that can cover over a specific period of time. 2013-01-30 14:43:14
Category: Coverage , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , Travel , UAE , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , 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

My wife's mother is visiting us this summer in Guernsey, Channel Islands and we want her to get health insurance, Do you offer this? How do we go about the application process?
Yes, we can provide your mother in-law both annual medical insurance and travel insurance. The annual policy will cover her with Inpatient and Outpatient treatment however the travel insurance will only cover emergency conditions or acute complication. 2013-01-15 14:42:33
Category: Coverage , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Premiums , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		Read Answer Here

Here at Pacific Prime we are an international broker, working with 30+ medical insurance providers. Our goal is to offer the widest range of plans available so you can find the option that best serves your needs and budget.
Do you have health insurance coverage for my son who will be travelling to the USA for 2 months? And I also want to know if you have short term and long term global plans that covers in Saudi Arabia as well as around the world as we travel quite a few times and every year to a different country? 2013-01-15 14:31:30
Category: Coverage , Saudi Arabia , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , Travel , Deductible , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

I am traveling for a month only, does Pacific Prime offer insurance for short period?
We certainly do! You can take out a travel insurance for any length of time from a few weeks to a few months up to one year. Pacific Prime offers travel medical insurance from IHI-BUPA and IMG. 2013-01-10 15:15:18
Category: Coverage , China , Family , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , Illness , Disease , Travel , Asia , UAE , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe , Hong Kong , Thailand		Read Answer Here

Do you offer medical insurance plans if we travel to the United States?
Yes, we work with a range of different international insurer’s and we can offer coverage for short term, holidays, and annually renewable policies. 2012-12-21 11:00:06
Category: Coverage , Maternity , 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

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 offer plans with maternity coverage? If so, will these plans also cover the baby upon birth?
Here at Pacific Prime most of the insurers we work with offer maternity coverage options which can be added to a basic health plan for an additional cost. 2012-12-04 09:36:53
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Family , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Premiums , Treatment , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Do your plans cover the US? If so, are there co-pays? Do you also cover dental and vision as well?
- Yes, most of the insurers we work with have two types of plans: worldwide (covering the USA) and worldwide (excluding the USA). 2012-12-04 09:33:04
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Emergency Evacuation , USA , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Illness , Disease , Travel , Deductible , Premiums , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		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

What plans cover pre-existing conditions?
A: Here at Pacific Prime we work with 30+ of the best known and respected insurers on the market. All of these insurers cover pre-existing conditions in one of four ways: 2012-11-21 14:48:40
Category: Coverage , Pre-existing , Family , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , Company , Illness , Disease , Travel , Treatment , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company , Europe		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 I get a quote via email?
We work with all the respected International Health Insurers like BUPA, Cigna, Allianz and Aetna to mention a few. These companies all provide ideal solutions for families, whether it be needing maternity benefits, offering family discounts or covering child vaccinations. 2012-11-14 17:44:16
Category: Coverage , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Do you offer international medical insurance for seniors?
We work with over 60 international insurance companies to help people in similar situations to yourself. 2012-11-14 17:41:47
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Asia , Treatment , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Do you offer international travel insurance in multiple countries?
At Pacific Prime, we can offer travel health insurance plans which can last anywhere from a few weeks up to 12 months and can provide you with coverage in the US, Iraq and wherever else you may choose to travel to for work or for pleasure. 2012-08-20 09:47:18
Category: Coverage , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Middle East , Travel , IHI-BUPA		Read Answer Here

Do you provide travel insurance in Thailand?
Pacific Prime can offer you a travel insurance plan as basic or as comprehensive as you need for your trip to Thailand. Not only can we help you find a plan that will cover you for the 14 days you will be away, but if you choose to extend your trip or travel to another destination, you can be covered for up to 12 months and in multiple countries too. 2012-08-08 17:55:08
Category: Coverage , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Travel , Asia , Short Term , IHI-BUPA		Read Answer Here

Do you provide coverage for foreigners living in Norway who do not contribute to the Norwegian health system?
Pacific Prime is able to offer coverage around the world. The reason for this is because Pacific Prime works with over 60 different providers of insurance,making our coverage options the most comprehensive on earth. Pacific Prime can offer foreigners living in Norway health insurance, and depending on the type of coverage, the foreigner can be substantially covered for many ailments. 2012-07-20 12:28:25
Category: Coverage , Hospital , Individual , Travel , IHI-BUPA , Europe		Read Answer Here

Can you offer short term health insurance?
Pacific Prime can offer international health insurance coverage in numerous countries and as our coverage extends to almost every corner of the globe, finding you a suitable plan to protect you in both Peru and Brazil should not be a problem. 2012-07-03 16:05:41
Category: Coverage , in-patient , out-patient , Latin America , Travel , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

Is health insurance for foreigners available in Singapore?
Pacific Prime can offer a range of health insurance options for foreign nationals who may be relocating to Singapore. International health insurance plans which we can provide to expatriates who are living in, or traveling to Singapore are normally guaranteed renewable for life, globally portable, and will often provide worldwide coverage. Additionally, these global Singaporean medical insurance policies will usually allow you to choose where you receive medical treatment, allowing you to receive your healthcare with any doctor or hospital on the planet. 2012-05-15 11:56:06
Category: Coverage , Individual , in-patient , out-patient , Asia , Treatment , IHI-BUPA , BUPA		Read Answer Here

Can you provide Emergency medical coverage to Australian Expatriates in Indonesia?
Pacific Prime can offer comprehensive emergency medical and hospitalization coverage options to expatriates residing around the world, including Australian nationals currently situated in Indonesia. Even if your daughter is unable to complete the waiting period associated with a health insurance Maternity coverage benefit due to the fact that she is currently pregnant, we can provide coverage for a range of additional policy benefits. 2012-01-31 10:25:56
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Pre-existing , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , Travel , Short Term , IHI-BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

What products and services can Pacific Prime provide?
Pacific Prime is an insurance broker. We work with over 60 insurance companies and assist our clients by finding the best insurance policy to suit their needs. Pacific Prime offer a range of insurance products with particular interest in assisting international businesses and expatriate customers living in any country worldwide. We also assist individuals and families in the selection of their health insurance plan, whether they live in their home country, are traveling, or living as an expat overseas. 2012-01-06 11:23:09
Category: Coverage , Maternity , Family , Emergency Evacuation , Individual , Group , Company , Travel , IHI-BUPA , BUPA , Insurance Company		Read Answer Here

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