Backpacker Travel Insurance
Affordable travel medical coverage for U.S. residents traveling abroad
Setting off on a backpacking adventure?
A safe and enjoyable trip begins with the right travel insurance. Our Backpacker Insurance covers the essentials with protection for illnesses and injuries that occur during your trip and emergency medical evacuations.
Embarking on a backpacking adventure without understanding travel insurance is like setting sail without a compass. We demystify the different types of coverage, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about the insurance that’s right for you.
When Should I Buy Backpacker Travel Insurance?
Whether you’re backpacking for several weeks or many months, going solo or traveling with your besties, Backpacker Travel Insurance is a great option for you.
Purchase before you travel and depart for your adventure with peace of mind.
Why Choose Backpacker Travel Insurance?
You don’t have to break your travel budget to get travel medical insurance. Choose Backpacker Travel Insurance and be prepared should the unexpected happen on your international trip. Travel medical insurance can help you recover the cost of medical expenses that arise if you become ill or injured while you travel. And remember, your domestic health insurance may not follow you overseas.
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Travel Medical Expenses
Medical maximum options up to $500,000 (based on each traveler’s age) for the following:
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Emergency room services and ambulance
- Physician office visits
- COVID-19
Deductible
Choose your deductible with options from $0 to $500.
Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Conditions
Covers up to $25,000. See plan documents for requirements.
Terrorist Activity
Covers up to $10,000 of medical expenses due to terrorism.
Emergency Services and Assistance
- Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation $50,000
- Emergency Medical Reunion $2,000
- Return of Mortal Remains or Local Burial/Cremation $25,000
- Natural Disaster Evacuation $10,000
- Political Evacuation and Repatriation $10,000
Optional Adventure Activities | Medical Maximum |
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Where applicable, benefits are covered URC to the medical maximum you select. URC means Usual, Reasonable, and Customary. It is the maximum amount we will pay for covered expenses based on several factors. See the definition in the plan document for more details. All coverages are provided up to the amount stated.
Protect your trip expenses
Trip Interruption | $5,000 |
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Reimburses you for economy travel to your home if you cannot continue your trip due to a family member’s death or serious damage to your principal residence. See the plan document for details. | |
24/7 Travel Assist Services | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
The plan is available for U.S. residents who are at least 14 days of age and younger than 65 years. You can buy up to 364 days of coverage for international travel.
Please note that residents of Colorado, Maryland, New York, South Dakota, and Washington cannot buy this plan.
Backpacker Travel Insurance covers travel to most destinations. We cannot cover trips to Antarctica, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, and Ukraine.
This website is intended as a brief summary of benefits and services. It is not part of your plan document and does not contain a complete summary of your coverage. If there is any difference between this website and your plan document, the provisions of the plan document will prevail. Benefits and plan costs are subject to change. Coverage may vary and may not be available in all jurisdictions.
Please be aware this coverage is not a general health insurance plan; it is an interim travel medical program intended for use while away from your home country or country of residence.
It is your responsibility to maintain all records regarding travel history and age and provide necessary documents to Seven Corners to verify eligibility requirements.
PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: THIS IS NOT QUALIFYING HEALTH COVERAGE (“MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE”) THAT SATISFIES THE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE REQUIREMENT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. IF YOU DON’T HAVE MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE, YOU MAY OWE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT WITH YOUR TAXES.
