Cigna Customer Guide
Cigna Customer Guide
Customer Guide
Everything you need to know about your plan
Helping to improve your
health, wellbeing and
peace of mind.
Contents
04 Welcome to Cigna Global Practical Information
11 Your Guide to Getting Treatment
Overview of Services
13 How to Submit Claims
05 Our Whole Health Services
14 Your Online Customer Area
06 Our Customer Care
15 How Deductible and Cost Share work
07 Our Global Expertise
List of Benefits
Our Health Services
17 International Medical Insurance
08 Clinical Case Management
26 International Outpatient
10 Cigna Wellbeing AppTM
32 International Evacuation & Crisis
Assistance PlusTM
37 International Health & Wellbeing
40 International Vision & Dental
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Welcome to Cigna Global
OUR MISSION
Thank you for choosing a Cigna Global Health Options plan to protect you and
your family. Our mission is to help improve your health, wellbeing and peace of
mind – and everything we do is designed to achieve this.
WHAT WE DO
At Cigna Global we specialise in supporting you and your family on your global
journey as a wellbeing partner enabling you access to top medical care. We are
experts with dedicated knowledge and capabilities to support you, and we will offer
you exceptional customer service by putting people at the heart of what we do.
We are your
We have
WHOLE
We put you
GLOBAL
HEALTH
EXPERTISE
partner
at the centre
of everything
we do.
We put PEOPLE FIRST
Please read this Customer Guide, along with your Policy Rules and your Certificate of Insurance as they
all form part of your contract between you and us for this period of cover. If your policy is insured by
Cigna Worldwide General Insurance Company Limited or Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V.
Singapore Branch, your application also forms part of your contract between you and us.
You have chosen a plan to meet your unique needs so as you look through your Customer Guide and
discover the full extent of the cover we provide, please remember to take a look at your Certificate of
Insurance to remind yourself exactly what optional benefits you may have chosen to add to your core
cover – International Medical Insurance.
You may see some terms that are in italics. These terms are clearly defined in your Policy Rules so as to
avoid any confusion.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you and your family
have quick access to the medical treatment you need, whenever and wherever you need it.
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Our Whole Health Services
We are your WHOLE HEALTH PARTNER and we’re here to support you
throughout your wellbeing journey.
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Our customer care
We put PEOPLE FIRST and our teams are dedicated to providing you with the
highest level of service and care.
We strive to continuously
We put YOU in control. improve our service to YOU.
Email us
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Our global experience
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Clinical Case Management
We are dedicated to helping you and your family live happier, healthier lives
thanks to our clinical expertise. This programme provides all beneficiaries
access to clinical services by contacting our Customer Care team.
Our Chronic Condition programme offers support if you are suffering from a chronic condition. If
the condition is a special exclusion as detailed on your Certificate of Insurance, we can still help you
manage your condition although your exclusion will still apply to any treatment.
• A case manager will schedule regular calls to monitor and evaluate your condition and treatment
plan;
• Your assigned case manager will create specific and achievable goals with you to better help you
manage and maintain your condition.
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Feel reassured thanks to second medical opinions
Our Decision Support programme gives you access to leading medical experts to provide advice and
recommendations on your individual diagnosis and treatment plan.
This service is provided through our independent partner who work with global medical experts to
provide advice and recommendations on individual cases and treatment plans.
• You will receive contact from our partner within 48 hours of them receiving your medical history;
• The medical report will contain the medical expert’s opinion on your diagnosis and treatment plan;
• You can also submit your own questions on your diagnosis and treatment plan to be answered in the
report.
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Cigna WellbeingTM App
Our Cigna WellbeingTM app provides you with a host of tools and features to
help you manage your health and wellbeing.
Use the Cigna WellbeingTM app The initial consultation will be with Feel reassured you have
to make an appointment with a a General Practitioner (GP) - by spoken to a doctor.
doctor anytime, anywhere. phone or video.
It’s convenient.
There’s no need to leave the house or workplace.
It’s affordable.
It’s an alternative to doctor office or clinic visits - with no deductibles or cost
share payments and no limits to the number of consultations arranged.
Change behaviours
Track Biometrics Health Content & Coaching Programmes
The Cigna WellbeingTM App allows you to Discover articles, online coaching programmes, and
continuously track: videos designed to help you make better decisions
relating to sleep, stress, nutrition and exercise.
• Sleep • Blood pressure
• Height/Weight • Cholesterol • Lifestyle • Healthy recipes
• Blood sugar • Your health notes • General health • Physical activity
• Nutrition / weight • Stress
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Your guide to getting treatment
We want to make sure that getting treatment is as stress free as possible for
you or your family.
Before treatment
Contact our Customer Care team prior to treatment. You can contact us 24 hours a day via live chat
on your secure online Customer Area, phone or email (See page 3 for details).
• We can help you arrange your • We can liaise directly with your • We can liaise directly with
treatment plan, and point you treatment provider to ensure your treatment provider
in the right direction, saving you the treatment that you are to arrange direct billing
the time and hassle of looking about to undertake is covered by issuing a guarantee of
for a hospital, clinic or medical under your policy and issue a payment.
practitioner yourself. prior authorisation.
Receiving treatment
• Please remember to take your Cigna Healthcare ID card with you. A copy of your Cigna Healthcare ID
card is available in your secure online Customer Area.
After treatment
In most cases we will pay your hospital, clinic If you’ve paid your hospital, clinic or medical
or medical practitioner directly. practitioner yourself.
• We will only pay the parts of the treatment • Submit your invoice and claims to us:
costs incurred which are covered. - Online via your secure online Customer Area;
• All beneficiaries are responsible for paying - Or via email, fax, or post (See page 13).
any deductible or cost share directly to • We will reimburse you (less your applicable
the hospital, clinic, medical practitioner or deductible and/or cost share option).
pharmacy at the time of treatment.
• We aim to process your claim within 5 working
days after receiving all necessary documentation.
A list of Cigna Healthcare network hospitals, clinics
and medical practitioners is available in your You can download your claims forms from your
secure online Customer Area or you can contact secure online Customer Area or at
our Customer Care team for more information. www.cignaglobal.com/help/claims
Please note there may be certain countries where we are unable to pay a provider directly. In this instance, you
will be responsible for paying any treatment costs to your provider and Cigna Healthcare will reimburse you.
Please note, we may, at our sole discretion and without notification, make changes to the Cigna Healthcare
network from time to time by adding and/or removing hospitals, clinics, medical practitioners and pharmacies.
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Before getting treatment, please read the following information regarding prior authorisation, emergency
treatment, and getting treatment in the USA.
Prior authorisation
Please call us as soon as possible before you receive treatment under the International Medical Insurance
plan, and any of the additional modules you have selected (if applicable).
Prior authorisation is required for all Inpatient and Daypatient treatments. It is not required for Outpatient
treatments with the exception of the treatments listed on page 26.
We may ask for further information, such as a medical report in order for us to approve treatment. We will
confirm authorisation, and where applicable, the number of treatments approved.
If you do not get prior authorisation from us, there may be delays in processing claims, or we may decline to
pay all or part of the claim. We will reduce the amount which we will pay by:
• 50% if you did not call us for prior authorisation when it was required for treatment inside the USA;
• 20% if you did not obtain prior authorisation for treatment outside the USA.
In most circumstances, we will give a beneficiary or a hospital, medical practitioner or clinic a guarantee
of payment. This means that we agree in advance to pay some or all of the cost of a particular treatment.
Where we have given a guarantee of payment we will pay the beneficiary or hospital, medical practitioner
or clinic the agreed amount on receipt of an appropriate request and a copy of the relevant invoice, after
the treatment has been provided.
Emergency treatment
We appreciate that there will be times when it will not be practical or possible to contact us prior to treatment
in an emergency and the priority is to get treatment as soon as possible. In circumstances like these, we ask
that you or the affected beneficiary get in touch with us within 48 hours of receiving the treatment. This will
allow us to confirm whether your treatment is covered and arrange settlement with your treatment provider.
We may ask for further information, such as a medical report in order for us to approve treatment. We will
confirm approval, and where applicable, the number of treatments approved.
If a beneficiary has been taken to a hospital, medical practitioner or clinic which is not part of our network,
then we may make arrangements (with the beneficiary’s consent) to move the beneficiary to a Cigna
Healthcare network hospital, medical practitioner or clinic to continue treatment, once it is medically
appropriate to do so.
If a beneficiary decides to receive treatment at a hospital, medical practitioner, clinic or pharmacy which is
not part of the Cigna Healthcare network, we will reduce any amount which we will pay by 20%.
We realise that there may be occasions when it is not reasonably possible for treatment to be provided by a
Cigna Healthcare network hospital, medical practitioner, clinic or pharmacy. In these cases, we will not apply
any reduction to the payments we will make. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• when there is no Cigna Healthcare network hospital, medical practitioner, clinic or pharmacy within 30
miles/50 kilometres of the beneficiary’s home address; or
• when the treatment the beneficiary needs is not available from a local Cigna Healthcare network hospital,
medical practitioner, clinic or pharmacy; or
• when the treatment is emergency treatment.
For customers residing in the USA, we offer a home delivery pharmacy if you have a mailing address in
the USA. This service may be a convenient option if you develop a condition that requires to take regular
medication. Terms and conditions apply.
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How to submit claims
If you have paid for your treatment yourself, you can send your invoice and claim form to us. The easiest way to do
this is via your secure online Customer Area.
Please clearly state your policy number on any documentation you submit to us.
You can download your claims forms from your secure online Customer Area
or at www.cignaglobal.com/help/claim.
Outside of the USA, Cigna Global Health Options, Customer Service, 1 Knowe Road, Greenock
Hong Kong, or Singapore Scotland PA15 4RJ
In the USA Cigna International, PO Box 15964, Wilmington, Delaware 19850, USA
Cigna Worldwide General Insurance Company Ltd, Cigna Global Health Options,
In Hong Kong Customer Service, 16/F, International Trade Tower, 348 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong,
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
Business Services Team, Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. - Singapore Branch,
In Singapore Cigna Global, Health Singapore, 152 Beach Road, #33-05/06, The Gateway East,
Singapore 189721
Important information
• You and all beneficiaries must comply with the claims procedures set out in this Customer Guide.
• We can reimburse you using bank wire transfer or cheque.
• We may need to ask for extra information to help us process a claim, for example: medical reports or other
information about the beneficiary’s condition or the results of any independent medical examination that we
may ask and pay for.
• Beneficiaries should submit claims forms and invoices as soon as possible after any treatment. If the claim and
invoice is not submitted to us within 12 months of the date of treatment, the claim will not qualify for payment
or reimbursement by us.
Subject to the terms of this policy, we will pay for the following costs related to your claim:
• Costs as described in the list of benefits section of this Customer Guide as applicable on the date(s) of the
beneficiary’s treatment.
• Costs for treatment which have taken place, however, we will not cover future treatment costs that require
payment deposits or payment in advance.
• Treatment which is medically necessary and clinically appropriate for the beneficiary.
• Reasonable and customary costs for treatment, and services related to treatments which are shown in the list
of benefits. We will pay for such treatment costs in line with the appropriate fees in the location of treatment
and according to established clinical and medical practice.
• If you exceed any individual benefit sub limit, or the overall annual benefit limit, we will seek reimbursement
from you to cover the costs where you have exceeded your limit.
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Your online customer area
As a Cigna Global Health Options customer, you have access to a wealth of information wherever you are in the
world through your secure online Customer Area.
Click on the ‘Member Select ‘Global Individual Enter the email address
Login’ button at the Policy’ from the list and that you provided us with
top right of the page. click ‘Login’ button. and then your password.
If you have any problems accessing the Customer Area, please contact our Customer Care team.
Message us
A clear map showing where you
are in relation to the providers.
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How deductible and cost share work
Our wide range of deductible and cost share options allow you to tailor your plan to suit your budget. You can
choose to have a deductible and/or cost share on the International Medical Insurance and/or on the International
Outpatient optional module.
If you chose a deductible and/or cost share, your premium will be lower than it otherwise would be.
• Deductible - this is the amount you must pay towards your cost of treatment until the deductible for the
period of cover is reached.
• Cost Share - this is the cost share percentage you must pay towards your cost of treatment. This applies once
the deductible amount (if selected) has been calculated.
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum - this is the maximum amount of cost share you have to pay per period of cover.
Only the amounts you pay related to the cost share are subject to the capping effect of the out of pocket
maximum.
If you have selected a deductible and/or cost share, the examples below demonstrate how it works.
Example 1:
Once the deductible amount has been reached,
How the deductible works we pay for all subsequent treatment costs for
that period of cover. In this example, the
Claim value: $1,200 deductible amount has now been reached
Deductible: $375 for this period of cover.
Claim: $1,200
$375 $825
You pay the We pay
$375 deductible $825
Example 2:
How the cost share works
Claim value: $5,000 The amount of cost share is subject to the
capping effect of the out of pocket maximum.
Deductible: $0 In this example, $1,000 has been paid towards
Cost share: 20% = $1,000 the $2,000 out of pocket maximum for this
Out of Pocket Maximum: $2,000 period of cover.
Claim: $5,000
$1,000 $4,000
You pay the We pay
$1,000 cost share $4,000
20% of $5,000 is $1,000
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Example 3:
How the cost share and out of pocket maximum works
The out of pocket maximum protects you from
Claim value: $20,000 large cost share amounts.
Deductible: $0 In this example, you have satisfied your out of
Cost Share: 20% = $4,000 pocket maximum and we will cover the rest for this
Out of Pocket Maximum: $2,000 period of cover.
Claim: $20,000
$2,000 $18,000
You pay the We pay
$2,000 cost share $18,000
Example 4:
How the deductible and cost share work if you have selected both
Claim: $20,000
Important information
• You will be responsible for paying the amount of any deductible and cost share directly to the hospital, clinic,
medical practitioner or pharmacy.
• The deductible, cost share, and out of pocket maximum is determined separately for each beneficiary and
each period of cover.
• If you select both a deductible and a cost share, the amount you will need to pay due to the deductible is
calculated before the amount you will need to pay due to the cost share.
• You can request a change to the deductible and/or cost share and out of pocket maximum with effect from
your annual renewal date each year. If you wish to remove or reduce your deductible, cost share or reduce
your out of pocket maximum on your coverage, we may require you to provide us with more detailed medical
information (including medical information of any beneficiaries if relevant) and we may apply new special
restrictions or exclusions based on the information you provide us with.
• You can remind yourself of any deductible or cost shares you may have selected by checking your Certificate
of Insurance which is available in your secure online Customer Area.
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International Medical Insurance
Our plans comprise of 3 distinct levels of cover: Silver, Gold and Platinum.
International Medical Insurance is your essential cover for inpatient, daypatient and accommodation costs, as
well as cover for cancer, mental health care and much more.
• Nursing & accommodation for inpatient & daypatient treatment, and recovery room
• Operating theatre
• Prescribed medicines, drugs and dressings for inpatient or daypatient treatment only
• Pathology, radiology and diagnostic tests (excluding Advanced Medical Imaging)
• Treatment room and nursing fees for outpatient surgery (we will only provide the nursing fees whilst a beneficiary is
undergoing surgery)
• Intensive care: intensive therapy, coronary care and high dependency unit
• Surgeons’ and anaesthetists’ fees
• Inpatient and daypatient specialists’ consultation fees
• Emergency inpatient dental treatment.
We will partner with you and your medical practitioner to ensure you receive the appropriate care and treatment in the
right medical facility.
Important note:
• We will only pay for outpatient treatments received before or after inpatient and daypatient treatments and surgery
if the beneficiary has cover under the International Outpatient option (unless the treatment is given as part of cancer
treatment).
If a beneficiary who is under the age of 18 years old needs and requires inpatient treatment and has to stay in hospital
overnight, we will also pay for hospital accommodation for a parent or legal guardian, if accommodation is available in
the same hospital and the cost is reasonable.
We will only pay for hospital accommodation for a parent or legal guardian if the treatment which the beneficiary is
receiving during their stay in hospital is covered under this policy.
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Pandemics, epidemics and outbreaks of Silver Gold Platinum
infectious illnesses
Up to the annual overall benefit maximum for your selected Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
plan per beneficiary per period of cover.
We will pay for medically necessary treatment for disease or illness resulting from a pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of
infectious illness, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The medically necessary treatment and related medical conditions will be covered on an inpatient and daypatient basis.
We will only pay for outpatient treatments if the beneficiary has cover under the International Outpatient option.
Important note:
We will cover medically necessary testing for pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious illness, according to the
World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, on an outpatient basis under the pathology, radiology and diagnostic
tests outpatient benefit in line with policy coverage for diagnostics for other illnesses.
We will pay for necessary emergency treatment on an outpatient basis at an Accident and Emergency department in
a hospital following an accident, sudden illness, and/or life threatening situations, and where the beneficiary does not
occupy a bed overnight for medical reasons.
Important notes:
• If you have selected the International Outpatient option; this benefit and the limits are satisfied first and then the
applicable International Outpatient benefits can be used thereafter.
• The applicable International Outpatient deductible and cost share (if selected) will apply to this benefit.
We will pay for inpatient and daypatient treatment directly associated with an organ transplant for a beneficiary if
a transplant is medically necessary, and the organ to be transplanted has been donated by a verified and legitimate
source. We will also pay for any anti-rejection medicines following a transplant.
If a beneficiary requires an organ transplant (regardless of whether or not the donor is covered for this policy) we will
pay for:
• the harvesting of the organ or bone marrow;
• any medically necessary tissue matching tests or procedures;
• the donor’s hospital costs; and
• any costs which are incurred if the donor experiences complications, for a period of 30 days after their procedure.
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Advanced Medical Imaging (MRI, CT and PET Silver Gold Platinum
scans)
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per $10,000 $15,000
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is €7,400 €12,000 Paid in full
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for £6,650 £9,650
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover.
We will pay for advanced medical imaging if it is recommended by a medical practitioner as a part of a beneficiary’s
inpatient, daypatient or outpatient treatment.
We will pay for rehabilitation treatments including physical physiotherapy, occupational, cardiac, pulmonary, cognitive
and speech therapies.
We will only pay for rehabilitation treatment immediately after surgery and/or a traumatic event. If the rehabilitation
treatment is required in a residential rehabilitation centre, we will pay for accommodation and board.
In determining when the per day limit has been reached, we count each overnight stay during which a beneficiary
receives inpatient and/or daypatient treatment as one day.
Subject to prior approval being obtained, prior to the commencement of any treatment, we will pay for rehabilitation
treatment for more than the number of days specified, if further treatment is medically necessary and is recommended
by the treating specialist.
Important note:
We will only approve rehabilitation treatment if the treating specialist provides us with a report, explaining how long
the beneficiary will need to stay in hospital, the diagnosis and the treatment which the beneficiary has received, or
needs to receive.
We will only pay for home nursing if it is provided in the beneficiary’s home by a qualified nurse and it comprises
medically necessary care that would normally be provided in a hospital. We will not pay for home nursing which only
provides non-medical care or personal assistance.
We will pay for a beneficiary to have home nursing if:
• it is recommended by a specialist following inpatient or daypatient treatment which is covered by this policy;
• it starts immediately after the beneficiary leaves hospital; and
• it reduces the length of time for which the beneficiary needs to stay in hospital.
We will only pay for acupuncture and Chinese medicine if it is not the primary treatment which the beneficiary is in
hospital to receive.
The acupuncturist and the practitioner of Chinese medicine must be a properly qualified practitioner who holds the
appropriate licence in the country where the treatment is received.
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Palliative care Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is $35,000 $60,000
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for €25,900 €44,400 Paid in full
£23,275 £38,400
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover.
We will pay for palliative care if a beneficiary is given a terminal diagnosis and their life expectancy is less than six
months, and there is no available treatment which will be effective in aiding recovery.
We will pay for:
• Home care;
• Inpatient and daypatient hospital or hospice care and accommodation;
• Prescribed medicines; and
• Physical and psychological care.
We will pay for internal and external prosthetic devices which are necessary as part of a beneficiary’s treatment,
subject to the limitations explained below.
We will pay for:
• a prosthetic device which is a necessary part of the treatment immediately following surgery for as long as is required
by medical necessity and/or is part of the recuperation process on a short-term basis;
• an initial external prosthetic device (but not any replacement devices) for beneficiaries aged 18 years old and over per
period of cover.
We will pay for an initial external prosthetic device and up to two replacements for beneficiaries aged 17 years old or
younger per period of cover.
If a beneficiary requires a replacement prosthetic device during the period of cover, we will require an appropriate
medical report.
Where it is medically necessary and related to a covered condition, we will pay for a local or air ambulance to transport
a beneficiary:
• from the scene of an accident or injury to a hospital;
• from one hospital to another; or
• from their home to a hospital.
Important notes:
• We will only pay for a local air ambulance when appropriate, such as a helicopter, to transport a beneficiary for
distances up to 100 miles (160 kilometres) when medically appropriate.
• This policy does not provide cover for mountain rescue services.
• Cover for medical evacuation or repatriation is only available if you have cover under the International Evacuation &
Crisis Assistance Plus™ option. Please refer to page 32 of this Customer Guide for details of that option.
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Silver Gold Platinum
Mental and Behavioural Health Care $5,000 $10,000
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per €3,700 €7,400 Paid in full
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is £3,325 £6,650
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for Up to 30 days* Up to 60 days* Up to 90 days*
(Inpatient and (Inpatient and (Inpatient and
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover. Daypatient
Daypatient Daypatient
treatment) treatment) treatment)
Important notes:
We will not pay for:
• Educational intervention, speech therapy and any devices to aid speech.
• Prescription drugs or medication prescribed on an outpatient basis for any of these conditions, unless you have
purchased the International Outpatient option.
Prior authorisation is required for all inpatient, daypatient and outpatient treatment.
*Day limit only applies to inpatient and daypatient treatments.
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per 70% refund 80% refund
beneficiary per period of cover. up to: up to:
No coverage $20,000 $25,000
Available after the beneficiary has been covered for 24
€14,800 €18,500
months or more. £13,300 £16,500
We will pay for obesity surgery for beneficiaries over the age of 18 years in circumstances where there is documented
evidence that all other methods of weight loss, including but not limited to slimming classes, nutrition programmes, aids
and drugs have been tried over the past 24 months.
Important notes:
• The beneficiary must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or over and have been diagnosed as being morbidly obese
and;
• Can provide documented evidence of other methods of weight loss which have been tried over the past 24 months and;
• Has been through a psychological assessment which has confirmed that it is appropriate for them to undergo the
procedure.
We will pay for preventative surgery when a beneficiary has a significant family history of a disease which is part of a
hereditary cancer syndrome (such as ovarian cancer), and has undergone genetic testing which has established the
presence of a hereditary cancer syndrome.
We will only pay for the genetic test if the beneficiary has cover under the Gold or Platinum International Outpatient
option.
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Cancer care Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the annual overall benefit maximum for your selected
plan per beneficiary per period of cover. Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
Following a diagnosis of cancer, we will pay for costs for the treatment of cancer if the treatment is considered by us
to be active treatment and evidence-based treatment, whether the beneficiary is staying in a hospital overnight or
receiving treatment as a daypatient or outpatient.
We will only pay for the genetic test if the beneficiary has cover under the Gold or Platinum International Outpatient option.
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per $5,000 $20,000 $39,000
beneficiary per period of cover. €3,700 €14,800 €30,500
£3,325 £13,300 £25,000
We will pay for treatment of congenital conditions on an inpatient or daypatient basis that have manifested prior to a
beneficiary’s 18th birthday, regardless of the beneficiary’s age at the time of the treatment.
Important notes:
• We will not pay for treatment of congenital conditions under any of the other benefits within the list of benefits, except
in the instance where;
• A congenital condition is diagnosed after a beneficiary’s 18th birthday. Treatment will be subject to the applicable
inpatient and daypatient benefit limits.
Emergency treatment for inpatient and daypatient treatment during temporary short term business or leisure trips
outside your area of coverage, under life threatening circumstances.
Important notes:
The beneficiary must have been treatment free, symptom and advice free of the medical condition requiring emergency
treatment, prior to initiating the travel.
Coverage is limited to:
• a duration not exceeding 21 days per trip; and
• a maximum of 60 days in aggregate per period of cover for all trips combined.
• If the International Outpatient option has been purchased under your policy, beneficiaries will only be covered for
emergency outpatient treatment. Cover will be subject to the overall annual benefit limit and the individual International
Outpatient benefit limits.
• Charges relating to maternity, pregnancy, childbirth or any complications of pregnancy or childbirth are excluded from this
Out of Area Emergency Hospitalisation Cover.
• This benefit is not applicable if you have selected the Worldwide including USA coverage option.
• We will require evidence of your entry and exit to the USA.
• This option is not available if your country of habitual residence is the USA.
• Receiving medical treatment must not have been one of the objectives of the trip.
• Emergency treatment is only applicable if you are not able to benefit from free state-provided healthcare in that country.
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GLOBAL TELEHEALTH
You have access to unlimited video and phone doctor consultations via the Cigna WellbeingTM App, or via a referral from
our Customer Care team for non-emergency health issues. This includes but is not limited to:
• A diagnosis for non-emergency health issues ranging from acute conditions to complex chronic conditions
• Treating medical conditions like fever, rash, and pain
• Non-emergency paediatric care
• Making preparations for an upcoming consultation
• Discussing a medication plan and potential side effects
• Prescriptions for common health concerns, when medically necessary and permitted
If required, in-app referrals can be made to available Teladoc Global Telehealth specialists. This includes but is not
limited to:
• Dermatology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics
GPs can schedule these Global Telehealth Specialist appointments within five days of the initial consultation.
Important notes
• The initial doctor appointments can typically be scheduled for the same day, dependent on language availability.
• Prescribing medication is permissible only when the doctor is licensed to prescribe medication in the state or country
of where the policy is underwritten. You must have purchased the optional International Outpatient module to receive
coverage under the outpatient prescribed drugs and dressing benefit.
• If you have selected a deductible or cost share for outpatient treatment, you will be required to pay this if you are
prescribed medication.
We will pay for the following treatment, on an inpatient or daypatient basis as appropriate, if the mother has been a
beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 12 months or more*:
• hospital, obstetricians’ and midwives’ fees for routine childbirth; and
• any fees as a result of post-natal care required by the mother immediately following routine childbirth.
We will not pay for surrogacy or any related treatment. We will not pay for maternity care or treatment for a
beneficiary acting as a surrogate, or anyone acting as a surrogate for a beneficiary.
Important note:
* For treatment incurred in either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available once the mother has been a
beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.
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Complications from maternity Silver Gold Platinum
(Gold and Platinum plans only)
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
$14,000 $28,000
beneficiary per period of cover. No coverage €11,000 €22,000
Available once the mother has been covered by the policy £9,000 £18,000
for 12 months or more.*
We will pay for inpatient or outpatient treatment relating to complications resulting from pregnancy or childbirth if the
mother has been a beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 12 months or more.* This is limited
to conditions which can only arise as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth, including miscarriage and ectopic
pregnancy.
• This part of the policy does not provide cover for home births.
• We will only pay for a Caesarean section, where it is medically necessary. If we cannot confirm that it was medically
necessary, we will only pay up to the limit of the mother’s routine maternity benefit care cover.
We will not pay for surrogacy or any related treatment. We will not pay for maternity benefit care or treatment for a
beneficiary acting as a surrogate or anyone acting as a surrogate for a beneficiary.
Important note:
* For treatment incurred in either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available once the mother has been a
beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.
We will pay midwives’ and specialists’ fees relating to routine home births if the mother has been a beneficiary under this
policy for a continuous period of 12 months or more.*
• Please note that the Complications from maternity cover explained above does not include cover for home childbirth.
This means that any costs relating to complications which arise in relation to home childbirth will only be paid in
accordance with the home childbirth limits, as explained in the list of benefits.
Important note:
* For treatment incurred in either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available once the mother has been a
beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.
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Newborn Care Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per period
of cover within the first 90 days following birth. $25,000 $75,000 $156,000
€18,500 €55,500 €122,000
Available once either parent has been covered by the
£16,500 £48,000 £100,000
policy for 12 months or more.*
Important notes:
Adding the newborn to the policy:
• If at least one (1) parent has been covered by the policy for a continuous period of twelve (12) months or more* prior
to the newborns birth, we will not require information about the newborn’s health or a medical examination if an
application is received by us to add the newborn to the policy within thirty (30) days of the newborn’s date of birth.
However, if an application is received by us more than thirty (30) days after the newborn’s date of birth, the newborn
will be subject to medical underwriting.
• If neither parent has been covered by the policy for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months or more* prior to the
newborn’s birth, the newborn will be subject to medical underwriting, and you can submit an application to add the
newborn. If medical underwriting is required for the newborn, we will then tell you whether we will offer cover to the
newborn and, if so, any special conditions and exclusions which would apply. Cover will begin no sooner than the date
you accept our offered terms.
• Children who are born to a surrogate or have been adopted can be covered under this benefit but will be subject
to medical underwriting, regardless of the length of cover under this policy by either of the parents. On completion
of a medical health questionnaire, we will tell you whether we will offer cover to the newborn and, if so, any special
conditions and exclusions which would apply. Cover will begin no sooner than the date you accept our offered terms.
• *For treatment incurred in either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available once either parent has been a
beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.
Any treatment required for congenital conditions for a newborn is covered under the ‘Congenital conditions’ benefit, on
page 22, and is subject to the terms of adding the newborn to the policy as detailed above.
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The following pages detail the optional benefits
you may have chosen to add to your core cover -
International Medical Insurance.
International Outpatient
The International Outpatient optional module provides more comprehensive outpatient care where a hospital
admission as a daypatient or inpatient is not required, including consultations with specialists, prescribed
outpatient drugs and dressings, rehabilitation, genetic cancer testing and much more.
You do not need to request prior authorisation for outpatient treatment with the exception of the following:
• Genetic Cancer tests
• Mental and Behavioural Health (on an outpatient basis)
• Infertility investigations and treatment
• Prescribed drugs and dressings for more than 3 months
• Physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy treatments when you have exceeded 10 sessions.
For any other treatment under the International Outpatient module, you do not need to contact us for prior
authorisation.
• We will pay for consultations or meetings with a medical practitioner which are necessary to diagnose an illness, or to
arrange or receive treatment.
• We will pay for non-surgical treatment on an outpatient basis, which is recommended by a specialist as being medically
necessary.
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Telehealth consultations Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is $2,500 $5,000
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for €1,850 €3,700 Paid in full
£1,650 £3,325
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover.
Where possible, telehealth consultations should be accessed through the Cigna WellbeingTM app or via Customer
Care with Teladoc. Where virtual consultations are not available through Teladoc, we will pay for video and phone
consultations with a medical practitioner or specialist intended to facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, treatment,
education and care management of a beneficiary by a healthcare provider.
Telehealth consultations with a healthcare provider are limited to:
• 1 initial session; and
• 2 follow-up sessions
Any further sessions are subject to prior-approval and require a medical report to be provided by the treating medical
practitioner. The medical report should include:
• evolution of medical condition
• treatment goal
• treatment plan and estimated number of sessions still required.
Important notes
• Telehealth expenses should not exceed the cost of an equivalent face-to-face consultation. Expenses deemed to be
excessive, unreasonable or unusual will not be covered or the amount of the benefit paid will be reduced.
• This benefit is payable up to the combined benefit maximum of the consultations with medical practitioners and
specialists benefit.
We will pay for prescribed drugs and dressings which are prescribed by a medical practitioner on an outpatient basis.
Important note:
Medication prescribed by a medical practitioner in the USA and/or delivered by a pharmacy in the USA are subject to
our formulary drugs list.
We will pay for the following tests where they are medically necessary and are recommended by a specialist as part of a
beneficiary’s outpatient treatment:
• Blood and urine tests;
• X-rays;
• Ultrasound scans;
• Electrocardiograms (ECG); and
• Other diagnostic tests (excluding advanced medical imaging).
Important note:
We will pay for medically necessary testing for pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious illnesses in line with the World
Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is $5,000 $10,000
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for €3,700 €7,400 Paid in full
£3,325 £6,650
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover.
Important notes:
Outpatient Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic treatment:
We will pay for this treatment if it is medically necessary and restorative in nature to help you to carry out your
normal activities of daily living. The treatment must be carried out by a properly qualified practitioner who holds the
appropriate license to practice in the country where the treatment is received. This excludes any sports medicine
treatment.
Speech therapy treatment:
We will pay for restorative speech therapy if it is required immediately following treatment which is covered under this
policy (for example, as part of a beneficiary’s follow-up care after they have suffered a stroke) and it is confirmed by a
specialist to be medically necessary on a short-term basis.
• We will pay for medically necessary pre-natal and post-natal care on an outpatient basis if the mother has been a
beneficiary under the International Outpatient option for a continuous period of 12 months or more.*
• Examples of pre-natal treatment and tests include:
• Routine obstetricians’ and midwives’ fees;
• All scheduled ultrasounds and examinations;
• Prescribed medicines, drugs and dressings;
• Routine pre-natal blood tests, if required;
• Amniocentesis procedure (also referred to as amniotic fluid test or AFT) or chorionic villous sampling (also referred to
as CVS); and
• Non-invasive pre-natal testing (NIPT) for high risk individuals.
Post-natal care:
• Any fees, including prescribed drugs and dressings, as a result of post-natal care required by the mother
immediately following routine childbirth.
Important note:
* For beneficiaries whose country of habitual residence is either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available
once the mother has been a beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.
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Infertility Investigations and treatment Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
beneficiary per lifetime. $10,000
No coverage No coverage €7,400
Available once the beneficiary has been covered by this
£6,650
option for 24 months or more.
We will pay for investigations into the cause of infertility if a specialist rules out any medical cause and the beneficiary
was unaware of the existence of any infertility problem, and had not suffered any symptoms, when their cover under this
policy commenced.
If necessary, we will pay a maximum of 4 attempts for Infertility treatment up to the total limit shown in aggregate, per
lifetime of the policy. This benefit is available for beneficiaries up to 41 years old.
Prior authorisation is required for all infertility investigations and treatment.
We will not pay for infertility investigations or treatment for anyone acting as a surrogate for a beneficiary.
We will pay for Horomone Replacement Therapy when it is medically necessary to treat the symptoms of menopause.
We will pay for one genetic test for beneficiaries with an increased risk of cancer, when medically necessary and in
accordance with medical evidence.
We will pay for a combined maximum total of 15 consultations with an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese
medicine, if those treatments are recommended by a medical practitioner. The treatment must be carried out by a
properly qualified practitioner who holds the appropriate licence to practice in the country where the treatment is
received.
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Silver Gold Platinum
Durable medical equipment
Up to the annual overall benefit maximum for your selected
plan per beneficiary per period of cover. Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
We will pay for the use of durable medical equipment if the use of that equipment is recommended by a specialist in
order to support the beneficiary’s treatment which is covered under this policy.
We will only pay for one type of medical equipment per period of cover which:
• is not disposable, and is capable of being used more than once;
• serves a medical purpose;
• is fit for use in the home; and
• is of a type only normally used by a person who is suffering from the effect of a disease, illness or injury.
We will pay for one hearing aid appliance per period of cover which is medically necessary and is prescribed to support
everyday living.
This includes the purchase of one original pair of hearing aids only and does not include a replacement pair within the
same period of cover if the original pair is damaged or lost.
We will pay for certain vaccinations and immunisations that are clinically appropriate.
If a beneficiary needs dental treatment as a result of injuries which they have suffered in an accident, we will pay for
outpatient dental treatment for any sound natural tooth/teeth damaged or affected by the accident, provided the
treatment commences immediately after the accident and is completed within 30 days of the date of the accident.
In order to approve this treatment, we will require confirmation from the beneficiary’s treating dentist of:
• the date of the accident; and
• the fact that the tooth/teeth which are the subject of the proposed treatment are sound natural tooth/teeth.
We will pay for this treatment instead of any other dental treatment the beneficiary may be entitled to under this policy,
when they need treatment following accidental damage to a tooth or teeth.
We will not pay for the repair or provision of dental implants, crowns or dentures under this part of this policy.
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Child and Adolescence Wellbeing Health Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the annual overall benefit maximum for your selected
plan beneficiary per period of cover. Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
We will pay for child and adolescence wellbeing health at appropriate age intervals, carried out by a medical
practitioner for the following preventative care services:
• evaluating medical history; • anticipatory guidance; and
• physical examinations; • appropriate immunisations, vaccinations
• development assessment; and laboratory tests.
Important notes:
Mental health consultations with a psychiatrist or psychologist are covered under the Mental Health and Behavioural
Care benefit under International Medical Insurance.
In addition, we will pay for:
• One school entry health check, to assess growth, hearing and vision, for each child at the first school entry date.
• Diabetic retinopathy screening for children who have diabetes.
If a beneficiary is aged 60 years old and above, or turning 60 years old within the period of cover, and has one of
the following conditions as declared on their medical questionnaire (and is a special exclusion as detailed on your
Certificate of Insurance), we will pay for the medically necessary outpatient treatment costs associated with the
maintenance of this condition: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Glaucoma, Arthritis, joint or back pain, Osteoporosis/
Osteopenia.
Important notes:
• If, during the application stage you have selected the option to have one of the above conditions covered at an
additional premium, whereby the condition is covered comprehensively on an inpatient and outpatient basis (if the
International Outpatient option has been selected); this benefit will not be applicable.
• Examples of medically necessary treatment and tests include but are not limited to: consultations with medical
practitioners, prescribed drugs and dressings, pathology and radiology, outpatient rehabilitation and acupuncture
and Chinese medicine. Please note, this benefit excludes Advanced Medical Imaging.
• You are eligible to have the condition(s) covered (but not conditions, symptoms or complications arising from those
conditions) on an outpatient basis, up to the total limits shown per period of cover.
• The benefit is subject to any cost shares or deductibles elected on your policy.
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International Evacuation & Crisis
Assistance Plus™
International Medical Evacuation provides coverage for reasonable transportation costs to the nearest centre
of medical excellence in the event that the treatment is not available locally in an emergency. This option also
includes medical repatriation coverage as a result of a serious illness or after a traumatic event or surgery, and
compassionate visits for a parent, spouse, partner, sibling or child to visit a beneficiary after an accident or
sudden illness and the beneficiary has not been evacuated or repatriated.
Peace of mind for you and your family, particularly while travelling globally, is very important to us. As well
as providing coverage for medical evacuation events, this option also includes the Crisis Assistance Plus™
programme providing 24/7 time-sensitive advice and coordinated in-country crisis response services in the
event of a travel or security risk that may occur while you and your family are travelling globally.
Medical Evacuation
Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
Transfer to the nearest centre of medical excellence if the treatment the beneficiary needs is not available locally in an
emergency.
If a beneficiary requires emergency treatment, we will pay for medical evacuation for them:
• to be taken to the nearest hospital where the necessary treatment is available (even if this is in another part of the
country, or in another country); and
• to return to the place they were taken from, provided the return journey takes place not more than 14 days after the
treatment is completed.
As regards to the return journey, we will pay:
• the price of an economy class air ticket; or
• the reasonable cost of travel by land or sea; whichever is lesser.
We will only pay for taxi fares if:
• It is medically preferable for the beneficiary to travel to the airport by taxi, rather than by ambulance; and
• Approval is obtained in advance from the medical assistance service.
We will pay for evacuation (but not repatriation) if the beneficiary needs diagnostic tests or cancer treatment (such as
chemotherapy) if, in the opinion of our medical assistance service, evacuation is appropriate and medically necessary in
the circumstances.
We will not pay any other costs related to an evacuation (such as accommodation costs).
Important notes:
• If you require to return to the hospital where you were evacuated for follow up treatment, we will not pay for travel
costs or living allowance costs.
• In the event that evacuation services are not organised by us, we reserve the right to decline the costs.
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Silver Gold Platinum
Medical Repatriation
Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
If a beneficiary requires a medical repatriation as a result of a serious illness or after a traumatic event or surgery, we
will pay:
• for them to be returned to their country of habitual residence or country of nationality; and
• to return them to the place they were taken from, provided the return journey takes place not more than 14 days after
the treatment is completed.
The above journey must be approved in advance by our medical assistance service and to avoid doubt all
transportation costs are required to be reasonable and customary.
As regards to the return journey, we will pay:
• the price of an economy class air ticket; or
• the reasonable cost of travel by land or sea; whichever is lesser.
We will only pay for taxi fares if:
• it is medically preferable for the beneficiary to travel to the airport by taxi, rather than by ambulance; and
• approval is obtained in advance from the medical assistance service.
We will not pay any other costs related to a repatriation (such as accommodation costs).
Important notes:
• If you require to return to the hospital where you were repatriated for follow up treatment, we will not pay for travel
costs or living allowance costs.
• If a beneficiary contacts the medical assistance service to ask for prior approval for repatriation, but the medical
assistance service does not consider repatriation to be medically appropriate, we may instead arrange for the
beneficiary to be evacuated to the nearest hospital where the necessary treatment is available. We will then repatriate
the beneficiary to his or her specified country of nationality or country of habitual residence when his or her condition
is stable, and it is medically appropriate to do so.
• In the event that repatriation services are not organised by us, we reserve the right to decline the costs.
If a beneficiary dies outside their country of habitual residence during the period of cover, the medical assistance
service will arrange for their mortal remains to be returned to their country of habitual residence or country of
nationality as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to airlines requirements and restrictions.
We will not pay any costs associated with burial or cremation or the transport costs for someone to collect or
accompany the beneficiary’s mortal remains.
Important note:
• In the event that repatriation services are not organised by us, we reserve the right to decline the costs.
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Silver Gold Platinum
Travel cost for an accompanying person
Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
If a beneficiary needs a parent, sibling, child, spouse or partner, to travel with them on their journey in conjunction with a
medical evacuation or repatriation, because they:
• need help getting on or off an aeroplane or other vehicle;
• are travelling 1000 miles (or 1600km) or further;
• are severely anxious or distressed, and are not being accompanied by a nurse, paramedic or other medical escort; or
• are very seriously ill or injured;
we will pay for a relative or partner to accompany them. The journeys (for the avoidance of doubt shall mean one
outbound and one return) must be approved in advance by the medical assistance service and the return journey must
take place not more than 14 days after the treatment is completed.
We will pay:
• the price of an economy class air ticket; or
• the reasonable cost of travel by land or sea;
whichever is the lesser.
If it is appropriate, considering the beneficiary’s medical requirements, the family member or partner who is
accompanying them may travel in a different class.
If it is medically necessary for a beneficiary to be evacuated or repatriated, and they are going to be accompanied by
their spouse or partner, we will also pay the reasonable travel costs of any children aged 17 or under, if those children
would otherwise be left without a parent or guardian.
Important notes:
• We will not pay for a third party to accompany a beneficiary if the original purpose of the evacuation was to enable
the beneficiary to receive outpatient treatment.
• We will not pay for any other costs relating to third party travel costs, such as accommodation or local transportation.
If you have purchased this option, we will also make available the provision below for compassionate visits to
you by immediate family members.
Important note:
• We will not pay for a compassionate visit when the beneficiary has been evacuated or repatriated. If an evacuation or
repatriation takes place during a compassionate visit, we will not pay any further third party transportation costs.
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CRISIS ASSISTANCE PLUS™ PROGRAMME
This programme is provided by global crisis response experts, FocusPoint International®, who support global travellers
with 24/7 multilingual response centres and resources in over 100 countries.Crisis Assistance Plus™ (CAP) provides time-
sensitive advice and coordinated in-country crisis assistance for ten different risks that have the potential to impact
beneficiaries when traveling:
• Terrorism • Violent crimes
• Pandemic • Disappearances of persons
• Political threats • Hijacks
• Natural disasters • Kidnaps for ransom
• Blackmail or extortion • Wrongful detentions
The programme provides beneficiaries with 24/7 on-demand access to FocusPoint International’s global assistance
centres for advice and coordinated in-country crisis response services, when necessary. Depending on the situation, the
programme offers:
• Rapid-response teams and dedicated CAP managers • Emergency-message relay to family members or
deployed globally within 24 hours; employers;
• Experienced security personnel for field rescue, shelter • Point-in-time geographic threat information; and
in place and ground evacuations; • Access to private aviation fleet, with aircraft launched
• Nationally recognized crisis communications teams; in as little as 60 minutes.
• Highly experienced kidnap-for-ransom and extortion-
response specialists;
Important notes:
• FocusPoint International® will provide crisis response services for a maximum of two physical incidents per beneficiary
per period of cover. The programme provides access to unlimited crisis consultations during the period of cover.
• The eligible physical incident response is limited to forty five (45) calendar days of assistance.
• The Crisis Assistance PlusTM Programme is not an insurance policy. Focuspoint does not and will not reimburse or
indemnify beneficiaries for any expenses incurred directly by a beneficiary and/or on behalf of a beneficiary. All
additional expenses are incurred and paid directly by and at the sole discretion of Focuspoint.
We have no involvement in, nor are we liable for, any decisions and/or outcomes that are made or determined by
FocusPoint International®. FocusPoint International® will not provide crisis response services:
In the event of one of the crisis situations as detailed above, please contact our Customer Care Team. We will transfer
you to a FocusPoint crisis consultant who can provide advice and coordinate immediate worldwide assistance. In order
to use this service we are required to pass your name and contact information to FocusPoint International®.
FocusPoint International® will pay for crisis consulting expenses and other additional expenses per covered response
(up to a maximum of two physical incidents per beneficiary per period of cover) and included but not limited to:
• Emergency political or natural disaster evacuation costs;
• Legal referrals and fees;
• Fees and expenses of an independent interpreter;
• Costs of relocations, travel and accommodations;
• Fees and expenses of security personnel temporarily deployed solely and directly for the purposes of protecting a
beneficiary and located in a country where a crisis event has occurred.
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The following important notes and general conditions apply to all of the cover which is provided under the
International Medical Evacuation option.
Important notes
The services described in this section are provided or arranged by the medical assistance service under this
policy.
The following conditions apply to both emergency medical evacuations and repatriations:
• all evacuations and repatriations must be approved in advance by the medical assistance service, which is
contactable through the Customer Care Team;
• the treatment for which, or following which, the evacuation or repatriation is required must be recommended
by a qualified nurse or medical practitioner;
• evacuation and repatriation services are only available under this policy if the beneficiary is being treated (or
needs to be treated) on an inpatient or daypatient basis;
• the treatment because of which the evacuation or repatriation service is required must:
• be treatment for which the beneficiary is covered under this policy; and
• not be available in the location from which the beneficiary is to be evacuated or repatriated;
• the beneficiary must already have cover under the International Medical Evacuation option, before they
need the evacuation or repatriation service;
• the beneficiary must have cover in the selected area of coverage which includes the country where the
treatment will be provided after the evacuation or repatriation (treatment in the USA is excluded unless the
beneficiary has purchased Worldwide including USA cover).
• We will only pay for evacuation or repatriation services if all arrangements are approved in advance by our
medical assistance service. Before that approval will be given, we must be provided with any information or
proof that we may reasonably request;
• We will not approve or pay for an evacuation or repatriation if, in our reasonable opinion, it is not appropriate,
or if it is against medical advice. In coming to a decision as to whether an evacuation or repatriation is
appropriate, we will refer to established clinical and medical practice;
• From time to time we may carry out a review of this cover and reserve the right to contact you to obtain further
information when it is reasonable for us to do so.
General conditions
• Where local conditions make it impossible, impractical, or unreasonably dangerous to enter an area, for
example because of political instability or war, we may not be able to arrange evacuation or repatriation
services. This policy does not guarantee that evacuation or repatriation services will always be available when
requested, even if they are medically appropriate.
• We will only pay for hospital accommodation for as long as the beneficiary is being treated. We will not pay for
hospital accommodation if a beneficiary is no longer being treated but is waiting for a return flight.
• Any medical treatment which a beneficiary receives before or after an evacuation or repatriation will be paid
from the International Medical Insurance plan (or under another coverage option if appropriate) provided that
the treatment is covered under this policy and you have purchased the relevant cover.
• We cannot be held liable for any delays or lack of availability of evacuation or repatriation services which result
from adverse weather conditions, technical or mechanical problems, conditions or restrictions imposed by public
authorities, or any other factor which is beyond our reasonable control.
• We will only pay for evacuation, repatriation and third party transportation if the treatment for which, or
because of which, the evacuation or repatriation is necessary is covered under this policy.
• All decisions as to:
• the medical necessity of evacuation or repatriation;
• the means and timing of any evacuation or repatriation;
• the medical equipment and medical personnel to be used; and
• the destination to which the beneficiary should be transported;
will be made by our medical team, after consultation with the medical practitioners who are treating the
beneficiary, taking into account all of the relevant medical factors and considerations.
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International Health & Wellbeing
We understand the importance of your overall wellbeing and living a balanced life. In addition to health
screenings, tests and examinations; this module also empowers you and your family with the services and
support to manage your own individual day-to-day health and wellbeing. Your Wellness companion, comprising
of the Life Management Assistance programme and the Telephonic Wellness Coaching, is available to help you
and your family stay healthy and well, both physically and mentally.
We will match you with your own personal qualified wellness coach who is specifically trained in health behaviour
change. Your coach will partner with you to identify a specific wellness goal that is important to you, and will support
you in building a wellness plan around one of the following areas of focus: weight management, healthy eating, physical
activity, sleep, stress management and tobacco cessation.
• You will have access to 6 confidential telephonic coaching sessions per focus area per period of cover with your
dedicated coach to build your strategy and motivation to reach your wellbeing goal.
• You will be supported by your personal coach with advice and recommendations that can be implemented in between
your 6 coaching sessions to ensure lasting lifestyle changes.
The coaching sessions are delivered via telephone which means you can access it from the comfort of your own home
and can be scheduled at a convenient time for you, based on time zone and language preference. Please note, this is a
confidential service.
Please contact the Customer Service team if you wish to use this service. This service is provided by our chosen coaching
provider.
Our Life Management Assistance programme is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year meaning
you can contact the service for access to free, confidential assistance with any work, life, personal or family issue that
matters to you at a time that is suitable for you.
You will have access to the following services and tools:
Short-term counselling:
• Up to 6 counselling sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face, per issue per period of cover. Common use cases
include: managing anxiety and depression, couples’ and family relationship support, bereavement, and more.
Behavioural health:
• Up to 6 sessions with a mindfulness coach via telephone per period of cover. Beneficial for individuals experiencing
stress, and challenges with focus and concentration.
• An online self-help Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme to address mild to moderate anxiety, stress, and
depression, with unlimited access to the programme for 6 months.
Practical needs:
• Unlimited in the moment telephonic support for live assistance.
• Pre-qualified referrals and information to assist with your day to day demands, such as relocation logistics, child or
eldercare, legal or financial services.
Please contact the Customer Service team if you wish to use this service. This service is provided by our chosen
counselling provider.
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Mental Health Support Programme Silver Gold Platinum
Up to 20 face to face counselling sessions per condition per
period of cover. Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full
In addition to the short-term support provided in the Life Management Assistance Programme above, our Mental Health
Support Programme provides access to long-term counselling in the case of clinically diagnosed depression and/or anxiety
from experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) psychologists.
This confidential counselling is provided in a one to one offline setting (the most traditional way of counselling), or video or
phone sessions can also be considered as an alternative depending on your location.
The process to access this Mental Health Support Programme is as follows:
• Reach out to the Life Management Assistance Programme (see above), by phone via our Customer Care Team or
from the Cigna Wellbeing App for help and advice with any personal or work-related issue.
• Speak with a clinician who will carry out an initial telephone-based assessment. If you have been diagnosed with
moderate to severe depression or anxiety, the clinician will recommend referral to a CBT psychologist.
• Receive initial counselling sessions where a CBT psychologist will assess you over a maximum of 2 face to face sessions.
Where in-person meetings are not possible, telephone or video meeting options can be made available.
• Receive counselling support over a maximum of 20 sessions. Psychometric testing is carried out at this stage and
after every 6 sessions.
• Start to feel the benefits by achieving a happier, healthier state of wellbeing.
• Monitor you progress. A case manager will check in with you to ensure you’re on track.
This programme offers you fast and easy access to CBT psychologist as our counsellors are often available in areas of
the world where mental health services might be harder to access.
This service is available to you and any beneficiary over the age of 18 year old and can be accessed via our
Customer Care Team, who will transfer you to our chosen counselling provider, or via the Cigna Wellbeing App.
Important Notes:
This service is not suitable if:
• You are reporting imminent risk of harm to self or others;
• You have an addiction, such as substance or impulse control for example gambling;
• You have symptoms or a diagnosis or mental health issues other than anxiety or depression,
for example Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar or OCD; or
• You are under 18 years old.
We will pay for routine adult physical examinations (including but not limited to: height, weight, bloods, urinalysis, blood
pressure, lung function etc.), for persons aged 18 years or older.
We will pay for the treatment of bunions, calluses, corns and fungal infection if it is medically necessary and restorative
in nature to help you to carry out your normal activities of daily living. The treatment must be carried out by a properly
qualified podiatrist or chiropodist who holds the appropriate license to practice in the country where the treatment is
received. This excludes any massage or sports medicine treatment.
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Prostate cancer screening Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per $225 $450
beneficiary per period of cover. €165 €330 Paid in full
£150 £300
We will pay for:
• 1 prostate examination (prostate specific antigen (PSA) test) for men aged 50 years old or older; or
• 1 prostate examination (prostate specific antigen (PSA) test) for asymptomatic men 40 years old or older, when medically
necessary.
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per $225 $450
beneficiary per period of cover. €165 €330 Paid in full
£150 £300
We will pay for:
• 1 bowel cancer screening for beneficiaries aged 50 years old or older.
We will pay for up to 4 consultations with a dietician per period of cover, if the beneficiary requires dietary advice
relating to a diagnosed disease or illness such as diabetes.
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International Vision & Dental
International Vision and Dental pays for the beneficiary’s routine eye examination and pays costs for spectacles
and lenses. It also covers a wide range of preventative, routine and major dental treatments.
VISION CARE
Silver Gold Platinum
Eye Test
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per $100 $200
beneficiary per period of cover. €75 €150 Paid in full
£65 £130
We will pay for one routine eye examination per period of cover, to be carried out by either an ophthalmologist or
optometrist.
We will not pay for more than one eye examination in any one period of cover.
• Spectacle lenses.
• Contact lenses.
• Spectacle frames.
• Prescription sunglasses
when all are prescribed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
We will not pay for:
• sunglasses, unless medically prescribed, by an ophthalmologist or optometrist;
• glasses or lenses which are not medically necessary or not prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist; or
• treatment or surgery, including treatment or surgery which aims to correct eyesight, such as laser eye surgery,
refractive keratotomy (RK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
A copy of a prescription or invoice for corrective lenses will need to be provided to us in support of any claim for frames.
DENTAL TREATMENT
Overall annual Dental treatment benefit Silver Gold Platinum
maximum
$1,250 $2,500 $5,500
Annual overall benefit maximum - €930 €1,850 €4,300
per beneficiary per period of cover £830 £1,650 £3,500
We will pay for the following preventative dental treatment recommended by a dentist after a beneficiary has had
International Vision and Dental cover for at least 3 months:
• 2 dental check-ups per period of cover;
• X-rays, including bitewing, single view, and orthopantomogram (OPG);
• scaling and polishing including topical fluoride application when necessary (two per period of cover);
• 1 mouth guard per period of cover;
• 1 night guard per period of cover; and
• Fissure sealant.
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Routine Silver Gold Platinum
Up to the total limit shown for your selected plan per
beneficiary per period of cover or, where “paid in full” is
shown, this is up to the annual overall benefit maximum for
your selected plan per beneficiary per period of cover. 80% refund 90% refund Paid in full
Available once the beneficiary has been covered by this
option for 3 months.
We will pay treatment costs for the following routine dental treatment after the beneficiary has had International Vision
and Dental cover for at least 3 months (if that treatment is necessary for continued oral health and is recommended by
a dentist):
• root canal treatment; • occasional treatment;
• extractions; • anaesthetics; and
• surgical procedures; • periodontal treatment.
We will pay treatment costs for the following major restorative dental treatments after the beneficiary has had
International Vision and Dental cover for at least 12 months:
• dentures (acrylic/synthetic, metal and metal/acrylic);
• crowns;
• inlays; and
• placement of dental implants.
If a beneficiary needs major restorative dental treatment before they have had International Vision and Dental cover
for 12 months, we will pay 50% of the treatment costs.
We will pay for orthodontic treatment for beneficiaries only under the age of 19 years old, if they have had International
Vision and Dental cover for at least 18 months.
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Dental exclusions
The following exclusions apply to dental treatment, in addition to those set out elsewhere in this policy and in
your Certificate of Insurance.
We will not pay for:
• Purely cosmetic treatments, or other treatments which are not necessary for continued or improved oral health.
• The replacement of any dental appliance which is lost or stolen, or associated treatment.
• The replacement of a bridge, crown or denture which (in the reasonable opinion of a dentist of ordinary
competence and skill in the beneficiary’s country of habitual residence) is capable of being repaired and made
usable.
• The replacement of a bridge, crown or denture within five years of its original fitting unless:
• it has been damaged beyond repair, whilst in use, as a result of a dental injury suffered by the beneficiary
whilst they are covered under this policy; or
• the replacement is necessary because the beneficiary requires the extraction of a sound natural tooth/teeth;
or
• the replacement is necessary because of the placement of an original opposing full denture.
• Acrylic or porcelain veneers.
• Crowns or pontics on, or replacing, the upper and lower first, second and third molars unless:
• they are constructed of either porcelain; bonded-to-metal or metal alone (for example, a gold alloy crown);
or
• a temporary crown or pontic is necessary as part of routine or emergency dental treatment.
• Treatments, procedures and materials which are experimental or do not meet generally accepted dental
standards.
• Treatment for dental implants directly or indirectly related to:
• failure of the implant to integrate;
• breakdown of osseointegration;
• peri-implantitis;
• replacement of crowns, bridges or dentures; or
• any accident or emergency treatment including for any prosthetic device.
• Advice relating to plaque control, oral hygiene and diet.
• Services and supplies, including but not limited to mouthwash, toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Medical treatment carried out in hospital by an oral specialist may be covered under International Medical
Insurance plan and/or International Outpatient, if this option has been bought, except when dental treatment
is the reason for you being in hospital.
• Bite registration, precision or semi-precision attachments.
• Any treatment, procedure, appliance or restoration (except full dentures) if its main purpose is to:
• change vertical dimensions; or
• diagnose or treat conditions or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint; or
• stabilise periodontally involved teeth; or
• restore occlusion.
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Helping to improve your
health, wellbeing and peace
of mind.
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Rules and on your Certificate of Insurance.
If your policy is insured by Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. Singapore Branch, the following statement
applies:
Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. Singapore Branch (Registration Number: T10FC0145E), is a
foreign branch of Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V., registered in Belgium with limited liability,
with its registered office at 152 Beach Road, #33-05/06 The Gateway East, Singapore 189721.
This policy is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore
Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for your policy is automatic and no further action is
required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme
as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact us or visit the General Insurance
Association (GIA) or SDIC websites (www.gia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).
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