Deductibles can be confusing. If you have family health insurance coverage, it’s incredibly important for you to understand the type of deductible your plan uses. What are embedded and non-embedded deductibles exactly? Not understanding types of deductibles or being aware of the latest IRS rules may lead you to unknowingly select a health plan that […]
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GMMI for Expats
Missionaries and volunteers are doing important work overseas, often saving lives or making them better. But, they often don’t get paid or get paid minimally for their work. Like everyone else, they need good health insurance to protect them in case the unexpected occurs. What if there was an international health insurance plan designed just […]
GeoBlue Travel Insurance covers in Hot Zone Countries
Our GeoBlue policies cover in countries we call “hot zones.” Most travel insurance plans exclude these countries but our GeoBlue short term travel plans do not. This information can change so do call our professional international insurance agents at 866-636-9100 or email them at [email protected] for any updated information. You may view our GeoBlue Voyager Choice […]
How to Celebrate Christmas in America
Christmas in America – Understanding American Christmas traditions and how to act properly at Christmas. “What does it mean?” The “Why?” we follow the Christmas traditions we do in America. A simple guide for non-native speakers and visitors to the USA In case you were wondering. If you are a student, a recent immigrant to […]
New Zealand’s Culture of Unusual Dances
After traveling throughout much of the world, I find very few things to be more fascinating than New Zealand’s culture dances. Much of New Zealand’s rich traditions and culture come from the Maori tribe, including traditional dance. In this article, we’ll explore two important Maori dances, the Haka and the Poi, as well as the […]
Travel Gear Review: Best Coffee Mug for Travel – Starbucks Clip and Sip
Looking for the best coffee mug for travel? For commuting? The Starbucks Click and Sip Travel mug may be it. We test the new Starbucks “Clip and Sip” (Clip Tumbler) Brushed Stainless Steel Travel Mug Let’s face it, the main buying “feature” on this 16oz. Clip&Sip travel mug is the “clip” that allows you to […]
Universal Healthcare when Traveling Overseas?
Here are some things you need to know about Universal Healthcare when traveling overseas and the importance of ACA travel insurance If you send out short-term workers or are going overseas yourself this spring or summer, they/you may be at risk overseas even with ACA-compatible domestic medical insurance. FACT: Americans traveling overseas have on average a […]
Emergency medical evacuation benefit for overseas travel
Emergency Medical Evacuation includes medical due to outbreaks, epidemics, threat of natural disaster, even political evacuation due to civil unrest (treated separately), and emergency medical evacuation to the nearest qualified medical facility that can handle the medical condition. It includes expenses for reasonable transportation (either public transport or private as reasonable based on the condition) […]
Trip interruption benefit is important for overseas travel
Trip interruption is a vital component of an international travel insurance medical plan. Good Neighbor Insurance brokerage firm provides this benefit on most of our travel insurance plans. Trip interruption plans typically reimburse you for pre-paid non-refundable travel expenses if unexpected crises (e.g., death of a family member, sickness, airline strike, travel supplier bankruptcy, among […]
Travel Gear Review: Thule Laptop Sleeve
Armored Laptop Protection for travel, business, and working overseas Travel Gear Review for: Thule Gaunlet Pro 2.0 Laptop Case / Sleeve For: 15″ MacBook Retina Pro | 15″ Macbook Pro Cost: Approx. $50.00, on sale: $20.00 Website: http://www.thule.com/en-us/us Travel Gear Rating: **** (Four stars) out of five Thule Laptop Sleeve – The Gaunlet 2.0 Pro […]
New Zealand Hobbit & LOTR movie locations – A Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about New Zealand Hobbit and LOTR movie sets and how to visit them: New Zealand is magical, beautiful, and majestic for Hobbit fans and non-fans alike. If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting a far-away, magical land, you don’t have to dream any longer! While most “magical” places are fictional, New […]
International term life insurance even in high risk countries
Living overseas in a high-risk country either by choice or obligation presents a greater level of danger to you and your family. To make things worse, your domestic life insurance policy may not pay if something were to happen while living abroad. You certainly want to protect your loved ones financially in case of your […]
Why do I need travel insurance while outside my home country?
“I never have a major medical concern when I travel overseas” is what I hear every-so-often from our guests at Good Neighbor Insurance. And for sure that may be the case for most. But what about those who do have medical conditions while they are traveling outside their home country? How will they pay for […]
International medical insurance indemnity benefit
What is an indemnity benefit on international medical insurance policy? (https://www.gninsurance.com/health/) Great question! An indemnity benefit on plans such as our GMMI international medical insurance career plan or GMI International health insurance works as follows: A cash benefit of $400 per day (in addition to medical expenses paid) sent directly to the insured for approved […]
Medical support – Mentawai, Indonesia
Good Neighbor Insurance, Inc provides top-notch international travel insurance benefits that include medical support. You may view one of our best evacuation travel plans at www.onlineglobalhealthinsurance.com/global-rescue.asp and some of our other travel medical plans here at www.gninsurance.com/travel-A/international_travel_insurance.asp. Background Global Rescue was selected by Red Bull Surfing to provide deployed medical support and medical evacuation assistance […]