Printable checklist

International Travel Medical Checklist

Before traveling abroad, confirm how care will be paid, who coordinates emergencies and what your regular health insurance does outside the United States.

Reviewed 2026-08-11. Educational guide, not a quote or benefit approval.

Worksheet

ItemWhat to recordYour notes
Existing health planCoverage abroad and claim processNotes
Travel medical limitMaximum and covered expensesNotes
Deductible / cost sharingAmount and how it appliesNotes
Primary or secondaryWhether another insurer must be billed firstNotes
Provider accessNetwork, direct billing or reimbursementNotes
EvacuationMedical necessity and assistance coordinationNotes
PrescriptionsSupply and documentationNotes
Pre-existing conditionsDefinition and any waiver conditionsNotes

Before you rely on the checklist

  • ☐ Save the emergency assistance number.
  • ☐ Carry a copy of the policy certificate.
  • ☐ Know how to obtain a claim form.
  • ☐ Keep medical invoices and provider notes.

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