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Contact UsIMG offers several international medical plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations, churches, social good programs, and non-governmental organizations sending volunteers, workers, and missionaries abroad to maximize the outreach experience and provide the security needed in adverse surroundings.
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It’s important to consider that your domestic health insurance may not cover you outside of your home country. Depending on your destination, local medical facilities may require proof of insurance before they administer treatment, or they may not have the resources to treat you properly, thus requiring a medical evacuation. While many churches, missions, and NGO nonprofit groups handle the arrangements for your trip, you should make sure you understand the basics of your insurance plan before you leave.
What factors should I consider?
High-Quality Medical Care - Some destinations lack access to high-quality medical care, while others pose health and safety risks for travelers. Consider global pandemics, the risk of terror attacks, political climate, and more.
Emergency Evacuations - Mission trips often take place in remote areas of the world, and if you experience an emergency, it can sometimes be difficult to find quality care or coordinate an early return home. Many plans include coverage for evacuations due to medical emergencies, natural disasters, political unrest, and more.
Language Barriers - You may encounter language and currency barriers that prevent you from accessing high-quality medical care. Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, while 180 currencies are used across the globe.
Cost - Our short-term missionary and NGO insurance plans are designed for individuals and groups. These plans average around $2.00 per day for all ages (based on trip length and benefit levels). For career missionaries or volunteers, we also offer long-term coverage options that vary in price depending on your age and health.
Coverage Limitations - When living or traveling abroad for extended periods, you won't be covered by either public or private health plans in your home country, and you may not have access to the national health insurance program in your destination country.
Coverage Requirements - You may need travel health insurance depending on the purpose of your trip. Many mission-sending organizations and destination countries may require coverage.
Mission and NGO health insurance plans offer various levels of coverage for volunteers, workers, and missionaries exploring the world. Outreach Travel Medical Insurance plans are specifically tailored for individual and group missionaries, Patriot Lite and Patriot Platinum provide coverage for anyone traveling outside the U.S., and MP+ International plans provide annually renewable health insurance for mission groups of two or more. No matter which plan you choose, rest assured that IMG will be there for you in the event of an unexpected illness or emergency.
Faith-Based - According to a Globus Religious Travel Study, over 16 million people plan on taking a religious-affiliated trip at some point in their life. Nearly half of them will book that trip through their church, which makes up the most common type of trip that qualifies for mission insurance: a short-term trip with a faith-based group in effort to spread awareness.
Social Good - For those seeking to help a cause without a religious affiliation, social good trips are an excellent choice. Social good trips may offer a vacation, while also including a rewarding volunteer experience. These trips are often available through non-profit organizations or NGOs.
Disaster Relief - Sometimes people are driven into action by the unexpected. Disaster relief trips are a great way to contribute to a time-sensitive cause that may hit close to home.
Other Types of Trips - Mission and social good trips have evolved into many niches over the years, allowing you to find a trip that fits your needs. Some examples include gap year mission trips, adult mission trips, world races, and many more.
IMG has earned a reputation for excellence and dependability within the missionary and social good community. Each year, IMG awards $10,000 to organizations and individuals fund their global outreach efforts. Get more information about the contest and read about past grant recipients.
Rest assured knowing IMG is there with you, wherever your travels take you, providing worldwide coverage, international claims specialists, and access to 24/7 emergency assistance services with multilingual capabilities. We specialize in many common travel protection areas so you can travel with global peace of mind.
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