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r.gif (2633 bytes)ESIDE ® Prime Worldwide Medical Plan
A Comprehensive Worldwide Medical Insurance Program
for U.S. Expatriates and non-U.S. Citizens Worldwide.
Health care for individuals and families anywhere in the world at any time.

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Please read the Benefits & Exclusions of this plan carefully before submitting your application.


SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS & LIMITS

Lifetime Maximum Benefit $5,000,000 per Insured Person.
Policy Period Deductible Options $250, $500, $1000, $2500, $5000Maximum of 3 deductible payments for families enrolling on one application. Any eligible charges incurred and applied to your policy period deductible in the last 30 days prior to your renewal date will carry over and be applied to the next policy period deductible.
Outside of the United States After the Deductible, the Policy pays 100% of eligible expenses to the Policy Maximum. Hospital Admissions must be Pre-Notified using SRI's Pre-Notification Program.
Inside of the United States After the Deductible, the Policy pays 80% of the next $5,000 of eligible expenses, then 100% up to the Policy Maximum. Expenses incurred inside the United States must be Pre-Notified using SRI's Pre-Notification Program.
Hospital Expenses Average Semi-Private room and board, Usual, Reasonable, and Customary (URC) Physician Charges, Prescription Medications, Durable Medical Equipment, Nursing Services and X-Rays up to the Policy Maximum.
Intensive Care Intensive Care room and board, Usual, Reasonable, and Customary Physician Charges, Prescription Medications, Durable Medical Equipment, Nursing Services and X-rays up to the Policy Maximum.
Surgery URC Charges for Surgery, Physician and Anesthetics up to the Policy Maximum.
Hospital Daily Indemnity Benefit $50 per day ($1,000 maximum per policy period), for every Medically Necessary night spent in a Hospital (Hospital Admission) outside of the United States and Canada.
Outpatient Treatment URC Charges for Emergency Treatment, Surgery, Prescription Medication up to the Policy Maximum.
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Up to $75 per visit ($10,000 Lifetime Maximum), when referred in advance by a Physician.
Medical Supplies URC Charges up to Policy Maximum.
Ambulance URC Charges up to Policy Maximum.
Well Child Care Up to $200 Policy Period Maximum for checkups and routine visits after 12 month waiting period. Up to age 18.
Maternity URC Charges up to $7500 per Pregnancy, must be Pre-Notified within the first 90 days of Pregnancy. Waiting period of 12 months before maternity benefit begins.
Mental & Nervous URC Charges up to a Maximum of $10,000 per Policy Period after 12 month waiting period. Lifetime Maximum of $30,000.
Newborn Benefit $25,000 lifetime maximum for the first 31 days after birth.
Dental URC Charges for repair and replacement of sound, natural teeth damaged as a result of an accident, limited to $500 per Policy Period.
Emergency Medical Evacuation $50,000 Limit - when adequate medical facilities and/or treatment is not available. (pre-approval required).
Repatriation of Remains $25,000 Limit - when traveling outside your current Country of Residence. (Pre-approval required).
Emergency Medical Reunion $10,000 Limit - when traveling outside your current Country of Residence. (Pre-approval required).
Preventive Benefits Females and Males over the Age 30 up to $175 Policy Period Maximum for checkups, routine physical exams, female preventative exams and mammograms after 12 month waiting period. Not subject to Deductible or Coinsurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Principal Sum: $10,000 for Insured and Spouse, $2,000 for Dependent Children. For Common Carrier, Principal Sum: $40,000 for Insured and Spouse, $8,000 for Dependent Children.
Lifetime Transplant Benefit
Up to $1,000,000 per Insured Person.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) WHO NEEDS THIS PLAN?

arrow.gif (61 bytes) U.S. Citizens
For U.S. citizens relocating or spending an extended amount of time overseas, security and flexibility are two essential ingredients of their medical program. There are thousands of medical insurance programs offered throughout the world, but there are just as many differences in the quality of both the programs and the insurance companies offering them. As US citizens, we are accustomed to a certain degree of stability. RESIDE Prime is underwritten by an A-"Excellent" rated insurance entity. Great care was taken to offer a program that gives insured's the same level of security abroad that they experience at home.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Foreign Nationals
A comprehensive plan providing protection in your home country as well as the freedom to travel abroad is hard to find. Finding a program with these qualities offered by a secure company is next to impossible. The RESIDE Prime Worldwide Medical Plan combines the stability and financial strength of a superior underwriter with the flexibility of a universal policy.

SPECIAL NOTE: This plan is renewable. This plan provides long-term medical coverage for non-U.S. citizens around the globe including the U.S.A. For U.S. citizen, you must live or travel outside of  the United States for at least 6 months of any given 12 months of policy period in order to qualify for this plan. If you are a non-U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of the United States, a green card holders, please contact us for eligibility requirement.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) ELIGIBILITY
The Reside Prime program is available to persons of any country who are at least 15 days of age and who have not yet reached age 75.

For U.S. Citizens: Applicants / Insured Persons must either be outside the United States at the time of application, or must depart the United States within 30 days of the Certificate's Effective Date. In addition, the Insured Person must reside outside the United States at least 6 months during any given 12-month period to meet the Eligibility Requirements of an Insured Person. Should any Insured Person reside in the United States longer than 6 months during any given 12-month period, their Coverage shall immediately terminate.

For Non-U.S. Citizens: Applicants / Insured Persons must be outside the United States at the time of application or must depart the United States within 30 days of the Certificate's Effective Date . In addition, the Insured Person must reside outside the United States at least 6 months during any given 12-month period to meet the Eligibility Requirements of an Insured Person. Should any Insured Person reside in the United States longer than 6 months during any given 12-month period, their Coverage shall immediately terminate.

note.gif (85 bytes) It is the Insured Person's responsibility to maintain all records regarding travel history, age and student status and provide any documents to the Administrator, which would verify the Eligibility Requirements.

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Please read the Benefits & Exclusions of this plan carefully before submitting your application.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) HOW LONG MAY I BE COVERED UNDER RESIDE PRIME?
The Reside Prime program is annually renewable as long as the eligibility requirements are met and the renewal premium paid. There are no additional medical questions upon renewal. The company cannot single out an individual for cancellation, they can only cancel coverage for an entire class* of insureds.

For those who apply for coverage prior to their 65th birthday and remain continuously insured for ten consecutive years, you will automatically be converted to Reside Prime Senior Provider at age 75 as long as you continue your eligibility status.

* A "Class" is a group of people defined by a common characteristic, including but not limited to demographic group and geographic region.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes)APPLYING FOR COVERAGE
To apply, all you need to do is complete the application in full and pay the appropriate premium, given your age category and desired deductible amount. Be sure to answer all sections and questions as completely, accurately, and as legible as possible. The application you complete becomes part of your certificate of coverage should you be accepted. Once the underwriters have had an opportunity to review the application, SRI may request additional information from the applicant. If you are accepted, you will receive and ID Card confirming your effective date and conditions of acceptance, as well as a claim form and a certificate of coverage, which describes the program in complete detail and describes how the insurance can be utilized. If you are ultimately not accepted, SRI will return your premium without delay.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) WORLDWIDE COVERAGE
RESIDE Prime is designed to cover Insured Persons 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of where in the world they may be located. As an international citizen, you will no longer need to purchase multiple insurance programs in order to have seamless protection. Coverage in the United States is limited to 6 months during any 12 month Policy Period.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) RENEWABILITY
The initial Period of Coverage cannot exceed twelve (12) months. The Insured Person, however, may apply for renewal of coverage at the Renewal Rates in force at the time of renewal. The renewal Period of Coverage may not total more than twelve (12) months. Renewal will be contingent upon the Insured Person submitting the applicable renewal premiums for their class, as determined by the Company. Renewal will also be contingent upon the Insured Person declaring that they continue to meet the Eligibility Requirements.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) MATERNITY
RESIDE Prime provides maternity and newborn child benefits to eligible Insured Persons, who are the Primary Insured or Spouse, up to $7500 per pregnancy. A pregnancy must be Pre-Notified during the first 90 days of the pregnancy. Failure to Pre-Notify a pregnancy will result in a 25% reduction in eligible benefits. The plan does not pay expenses related to a pregnancy within the first 12 months of coverage.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER'S COVERAGE
When the Insured Person travels outside of their home country, in addition to the standard benefit, they will be covered for Repatriation of Mortal Remains and Emergency Medical Reunion coverage.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) NEWBORN CHILD COVERAGE
When a parent remains eligible for coverage and the pregnancy is considered an eligible pregnancy, newborn children are automatically covered for the first thirty one (31) days after birth. In no event shall the Company's maximum liability exceed the maximum stated in the Schedule of Benefits, as to Eligible Benefits during the first thirty one (31) days following birth for Newborn Coverage and Treatment.

In order to continue coverage beyond the first thirty one (31) days and be accepted as any other new Insured Person subject to the Insurance Provisions, Scope of Coverage and Exclusions sections of this Certificate or other sections relating to a Newborn Child up to the maximum amount of this Certificate the following conditions must be met: (1) An Application and any applicable premium is submitted and Approved by the Company within thirty one (31) days of the birth of a Newborn Child(ren); (2) The Pregnancy which led to the birth of a Newborn Child was an eligible pregnancy covered under this Certificate; (3) That the mother of the Newborn Child remain covered under this Certificate; (4) The mother and Newborn Child meets and will continue to meet the Eligibility Requirements of this Certificate.

globe3.gif (1126 bytes) LIMITATIONS:

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Pre-existing Conditions:
If an existing condition is fully and accurately disclosed on the application, and the condition is not excluded or restricted by a rider, your pre-existing condition will be covered up to a lifetime maximum of $50,000 ($5,000 limit per year) after you have been continuously insured for 24 months.

Pre-existing conditions are any Injury or Illness which meets the following criteria: 1) A condition that would have caused a person to seek medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment prior to the Effective Date of coverage under this Certificate; 2) A condition for which manifestation, medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment (including medication) was recommended or received prior to the Effective Date of coverage under this Certificate; 3) Expenses for Pregnancy within twelve (12) months of the Effective Date of coverage under this Certificate.

Charges for treatment of the following illnesses or surgeries, which manifest themselves or are recommended, or symptoms occur during the first 180 days of coverage hereunder beginning on the initial effective date: any condition of the breast, any condition of the prostate, disorders of the reproductive system, gall stones or kidney stones, any acne diagnosis or acne related condition, or any surgery that is not emergency in nature, as emergency is defined hereunder. Note: coverage for such illnesses or surgeries may be further limited under the pre-existing condition exclusion and definition contained herein, or other exclusions contained herein; and

The following conditions, treatments, supplies, services, and/or expenses are not covered:
(This is a Summary of the Exclusions contained in the Certificate of Coverage.)

  • Pre-existing conditions as defined above.
  • Claims not presented to Company within ninety (90) days following incident.
  • Treatment not medically necessary, treatment which exceeds reasonable and customary charges, treatment provided at no cost to the Insured Person, or treatment performed by a relative or anyone who lives with the Insured Person.
  • Experimental treatment.
  • Suicide or any attempted suicide.
  • War or warlike operations.
  • Injury in organized, professional, amateur, or interscholastic athletics.
  • Routine physicals or procedures.
  • Treatment of Temporomandibular joint.
  • Vocational, Speech, Recreational or Music Therapy.
  • Cosmetic surgery except as a result of a covered accident.
  • Dental or eye treatment unless otherwise covered.
  • Injuries as a result of disablement due to liquor or drugs.
  • Telephone consultations.
  • Treatment or services relating to custodial, rehabilitative, or nursing home care.
  • Congenital conditions.
  • Non-medical expenses.
  • Self-inflicted injury or illness.
  • Expenses in connection with the commission or attempt of a criminal offense.
  • Injury while taking part in mountaineering, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, racing, scuba diving (unless PADI, NAUI, YMCA, SSI or PDIC certified).
  • Treatment of venereal or sexually transmitted disease.
  • Treatment due to HIV or AIDS.
  • Drug treatment relating to infertility.

This brochure is only a brief description of RESIDE Prime. A complete description of the Master Policy Provisions and Benefits is contained in the Certificate of Insurance, which will be mailed to you once your application and premium have been received and approved by the Plan Administrator.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) PRE-NOTIFICATION PROGRAM/PPO
So that you receive the best care possible, RESIDE Prime requires that the Insured Person (or someone on the Insured Person's behalf) contact the Plan Administrator Assist for notification prior to all hospital admissions worldwide and any medical expenses incurred within the United States. The methods of contacting the Plan Administrator, SRI Assist, will appear on the back of your ID Card. The Plan Administrator, SRI Assist, will also be able to assist you in locating the approved the Plan Administrator SRI medical care providers in the United States.

Utilize an approved PPO Service Provider within the United States
Services and Treatment in the United States must be received at an approved PPO Service Provider facility, if one exists within a 50-mile radius of where the Insured Person is located. To obtain a list of approved PPO Service Providers contact the Administrator.

If Services and Treatment eligible for coverage under this Certificate are received directly from an approved PPO Service Provider while the Insured Person is in the United States: (a) the Company will reduce by 50% any part of the Deductible applicable to such Eligible Benefits, and (b) the Company will waive any and all Coinsurance applicable to such Eligible Benefits.

Failure to follow the Pre-Notification Program and to utilize an approved PPO Service Provider will result in a 25% reduction of the Eligible Benefits stated in the Schedule of Benefits.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) PRE-NOTIFICATION PROGRAM/PPO
So that you receive the best care possible, RESIDE Prime requires that the Insured Person (or someone on the Insured Person's behalf) contact the Plan Administrator Assist for notification prior to all hospital admissions worldwide and any medical expenses incurred within the United States. The methods of contacting the Plan Administrator will appear on the back of your ID Card. The Plan Administrator will also be able to assist you in locating the approved the Plan Administrator's medical care providers in the United States.

arrow.gif (61 bytes) Utilize an approved PPO Service Provider within the United States
Services and Treatment in the United States must be received at an approved PPO Service Provider facility, if one exists within a 50-mile radius of where the Insured Person is located. To obtain a list of approved PPO Service Providers contact the Administrator.

If Services and Treatment eligible for coverage under this Certificate are received directly from an approved PPO Service Provider while the Insured Person is in the United States: (a) the Company will reduce by 50% any part of the Deductible applicable to such Eligible Benefits, and (b) the Company will waive any and all Coinsurance applicable to such Eligible Benefits.

Failure to follow the Pre-Notification Program and to utilize an approved PPO Service Provider will result in a 25% reduction of the Eligible Benefits stated in the Schedule of Benefits.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important to note that Reside Prime is a program for international citizens and Lloyd's is an international entity. Thus, Lloyd's operates as an unauthorized insurer in most U.S. states. Coverage and benefits under Reside Prime are not regulated by any U.S. state insurance department. For U.S. citizens, Reside Prime is intended for persons living or traveling outside the United States.

THE UNDERWRITER
Reside Prime is underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London and is rated A- "Excellent" by A.M. Best and an A+ (Strong) rating from Standard and Poors. In addition to being one of the largest insurance entities in the world, Lloyd's has over 300 years of experience in the international insurance business.

This brochure is only a brief description of RESIDE Prime. A complete description of the Master Policy Provisions and Benefits is contained in the Certificate of Insurance, which will be mailed to you once your application and premium have been received and approved by the Plan Administrator.

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Haben Sie eine sichere Reise! Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro! Ayez un voyage sűr! Have a safe trip!

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SKorea to kill animals to curb spread of 1st outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 8 years January 7, 2010
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U.S. lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban  January 4, 2010
The US lifts a 22-year immigration ban that stopped anyone with HIV/Aids from entering the country. . .
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