Plan Administrator: International Medical Group | AM Best Rating: A "Excellent" | Underwriter: Sirius International
Complete details are given in certificate of insurance.
Complete details are given in certificate of insurance.
Acute Onset of Pre-existing Condition means a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a pre-existing condition(s) which occurs spontaneously and without advance warning either in the form of physician recommendations or symptoms, is of short duration, is rapidly progressive, and requires urgent care. The Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition(s) must occur after the certificate effective date. Treatment must be obtained within 24 hours of the sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence. A pre-existing condition that is a chronic or congenital condition or that gradually becomes worse over time will not be considered Acute Onset. This benefit does not include coverage for known, scheduled, required, or expected medical care, drugs or treatments existent or necessary prior to the certificate effective date.
You may seek treatment with the hospital or the doctor of your choice. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) contracted by IMG, a seperately organized network of approximately 475,000 physicians and 4,500 privately owned and operated hospitals.
If your Patriot plan is purchased for a minimum of one month, coverage may be renewed (unless there is a break in coverage) for a total of up to two years. Renewals are available in whole month or daily increments and may be completed online or by using a paper application, however, renewals of less than one month are available only online. For each renewal of less than one month completed online, you will be charged an additional $5 processing fee. Each insured person must only satisfy one deductible and coinsurance within each 12 month coverage period.
Premiums will be refunded in full if cancellation request is received prior to the certificate effective date. Premiums may be refunded after the certificate effective date subject to the following provisions:
Each proposed hospital admission, in-patient or out-patient surgery, and other procedures as noted in the Certificate Wording must be Precertified for medical necessity, which means the insured person or their attending physician must call the number listed on the IMG Identification Card prior to admittance to a hospital or performance of a surgery. In case of an Emergency Admission, the Precertification call must be made within 48 hours of the admission, or as soon as reasonably possible. If a hospital admission or a surgery is not Precertified, eligible claims and expenses will be reduced by 50%. It is important to note that Precertification is only a determination of medical necessity, not an assurance of coverage, verification of benefits or a guarantee of payment. All eligible medical expenses must meet usual, reasonable, and customary guidelines. Please refer to the Certificate Wording for full details of the Precertification requirements.