Why Cigna International International Healthcare?

Expatriates and global nomads know that obtaining high-quality international health insurance is beneficial when living abroad. The right global health policy can make a huge difference when you are an international citizen. The difference with Cigna is they will allow you to use any hospital or medical provider of your own choice, even if it is out of their network and we will cover the cost even if it is a more expensive option. Cigna Global Health Options let you access their global network of trusted hospitals, clinics, and doctors. Cigna has grown to be the largest medical insurance provider in the US and in the world. Cigna has active employees in over 30 different countries and has around 75 million global customers to date. Cigna is highly experienced in delivering international healthcare and provides both individual and group plans.

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Why Choose the Cigna Global Health Plan?

  • Cigna aims to pay claims directly with the Hospital or Doctor so it’s hassle-free and you are not out of pocket, on the rare occasion if this is not possible, Cigna will have your claim processed usually within 5 working days and reimbursed to you in the 3-5 working days.
  • Cigna has years of experience in dealing with unique and varied clinical service situations worldwide. Their staff are highly flexible in tailoring a plan to suit your individual needs, regardless of wherever you are in the world.
  • The Cigna plans do not have a COVID-19 exclusion assuming you don’t have COVID-19 at the time of application/start date.
  • The plan can cover most expatriates up to 180 days back in their country of citizenship and some locals in select countries.
  • You can exclude medical treatment in the USA if it is not required, which offers excellent savings for most expatriates
  • There is no upper age limit with Cigna and they can cover you at any age subject to medical underwriting decision by Cigna.
  • It may be possible for Cigna to cover your pre-existing medical condition. Cigna does underwrite the application and pre-existing conditions are assessed by their experienced team of underwriters. Cigna will if they can include cover for them. There are four potential outcomes for an international health insurance application with Cigna via Expat Financial:
    1. Policy Agreed with no changes and cover for the condition included.
    2. Policy Agreed with an exclusion, Cigna may provide cover for everything except the existing condition.
    3. The policy agreed and cover offered for a condition with a premium loading.
    4. Policy denied.

Why Purchase a Cigna Global Health Options Plan via Expat Financial?

Expat Financial is proud to offer the Cigna global medical insurance plan for expatriates. Cigna is one of the largest international medical insurance companies in the world and has over one million medical providers as part of its direct reimbursement network worldwide. Our firm is a priority broker for Cigna individual and group plans with a large block of clients around the world – because of this we can offer additional services and advantages with the same rates and costs for our clients. We are your advocate and here to assist you before, during the underwriting process, at renewal and throughout the life of your policy as your independent advocate. We have assisted our very large block of individual and group Cigna clients at no cost – including assisting at renewal and during claims.

Benefits to Obtain a Cigna Quote from Our Firm?

When you obtain a quote via our firm’s website, you are getting the same rates, policy terms and coverage and a Cigna representative will still reach out to assist you with questions and underwriting. We do not charge a fee to our clients as we are compensated by Cigna, which charges the same rates regardless. Because our firm is a Priority Partner of Cigna, we can offer the following advantages to Cigna clients:

  • Free access to our advice and support prior to and after your purchase
  • An independent advocate for you should there be an issue with underwriting or service issues in the future.
  • Possible removal of the pre-authorization requirement for some out-patient care with only a few exceptions, such as medical imaging.
  • Faster underwriting from Cigna and our assistance, advice, and knowledge of the market – all at no cost as the rates & coverage are the same regardless.

Cigna Global Health plans offer:

  • Four levels of coverage for almost any budget:
    • Close Care
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
  • Essential medical care, including hospital stays and treatments
  • Flexible plans tailored to your needs and budget of almost all expatriates of any age
  • Access to support from Cigna doctors and nurses – including telehealth!
  • Whole health care support through a range of tools, products and solutions
  • A digital portal to securely store important documents via their online customer portal

Optional Benefits for Cigna International Health Plan

International Outpatient Coverage

This benefit gives global citizens comprehensive care outside a hospital where admission as an inpatient or day-patient is not required. This can include consultations with specialists, rehab, testing, and prescribed drugs and dressings

Global Health & Wellbeing

Add this option if you wish to manage your wellbeing with a range of tests, screenings and examinations. This includes access to Life Management Assitance Program

International Evacuation & Repatriation

We encourage all expatriates to get this option, especially if they reside in a country with limited medical facilities or if they travel. m coverage through Cigna’s 24/7 assistance program is an excellent service when living abroad.

International Dental & Vision Insurance

Global dental and vision coverage for expats is helpful in maintaining your dental health. Routine and preventative dental coverage is offered in this benefit.

How to apply?

Click on below button to obtain a quote and even purchase online. A new window will open and you will be connected to the Cigna quote page where you can get a quote and even apply online. The process is fast and simple. You can even edit the quote as you see how different options affect your premiums so you can select the coverage at the right price for you. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Underwriting by Cigna

Note that all individual expatriate health plans, including the Cigna plan, are subject to underwriting approval by the insurance company – so you may be approved, declined, offered an exclusion or a medical loading. If you apply, please make sure you provide your full medical history.

Cigna Expat Health Plan Documents

Cancellation Policy For Cigna:

Any customer can cancel their policy within the first 14 days and receive a full refund (as long as no claims have been made). After the 14 day cool-off has ended the customer can still cancel by sending CIGNA 7 days notice in writing. They will only be charged for their time on cover. This is subject to no claims being made on the policy and this is reviewed by Cigna on an individual basis. The Cigna plan is meant for people who are living abroad for a year or more. It is NOT a short-term travel medical or short-term health insurance plan. It is not meant for someone trapped by the pandemic.

CLICE Zone Countries for Cigna International

Here are a list of Countries in the CLICE Zone for Cigna International: Aland Islands, Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Bulgaria, Healthcare system in Croatia, Curacao, Cypress, Czech Republic, Healthcare system in Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guyana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Reunion, Saba, Saint Eustatius, Saint Martin, Sant Pierre and Miquelon, Sint Martin, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and Wallis & Futuna. Note that this list may change without notice or updates. Expats in the CLICE Zone should use the CLICE zone plan terms and conditions.

Cigna Individual Health Insurance Product Information Documents

We have taken the liberty to provide an ‘Insurance Product Information Document’ (IPID) for the Cigna plans we offer. This can assist individual expats in understanding what’s included in their cover and will be supplied at quotation, renewal or for a mid-term significant change. The IPID will be provided by Cigna when you purchase online and also after you purchase if approved. We wanted to list them to provide some added clarity for your purchase as part of our service to expats and global citizens who purchase the Cigna international health plan online.

Please find your relevant IPID below, under the applicable international health insurance plan for expatriates.

Silver Cigna Global Health Plan

Gold Cigna Global Health Plan

CIgna International Health Insurance