Domestic health insurance policies, like group benefit plans offered by Raleigh employers or ones available through the healthcare marketplace by Blue Cross Blue Shield, are generally not accepted abroad. This means that if you plan to travel internationally, outside of the 50 states and U.S. territories like the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, etc., it’s imperative that you first secure travel medical coverage, like GeoBlue, also from Blue Cross Blue Shield, before embarking on your trip to ensure you’re covered if you fall ill or get hurt.