And remember, if they don't like the looks of your answers, the health plans can turn you down. Most also have age restrictions and will cover you only up to age 75 or so. Pricing is varied and hinges, of course, on your desired menu of benefits, among other factors. The Platinum plan, as the name implies, offers the most comprehensive benefits, including coverage in the U.S. and Canada, not just abroad. Some plans might charge more depending on the area of the world you'll be living in or visiting.
Experts caution against shopping on price alone.
You really have to be careful with what you're getting. It offers coverage anywhere in the world, except in countries where there are U.S. trade sanctions, such as Cuba, Libya, Iran, and Iraq. The insurer covers about 120,000 expatriates and their dependents worldwide. Continue to page 3 or Back to page 1 .