Make sure your 65+ customers have the international coverage they need   As you know, Medicare Open Enrollment is a period when those with Medicare have the chance to change their health or prescription drug plans for the coming year. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, and changes go into effect on January 1, 2025. During this period, you can help your 65+ customers compare their current plans to what’s being offered for 2025. You may work with them to find a plan that’s right for their needs and their budget. While you’re having these conversations, there’s another important (and maybe unexpected) question you should ask them, “What are your travel plans?” How Medicare Falls Short Your customers may think it’s odd that you’re asking about their vacation plans during a talk about their health benefits. But when you explain that Medicare provides limited coverage when they leave the country, they’ll understand why. Most people don’t know that Medicare coverage doesn’t cover them fully overseas; they assume their health coverage follows them wherever they go. However, Medicare only provides a lifetime max of $50,000 in international coverage, and no medical evacuation or assistance navigating a foreign health system. Even the U.S. government recommends that travelers overseas supplement their domestic health insurance. The good news is you can help make sure your customers are fully protected with travel medical insurance plans from GeoBlue®. Short-Term Coverage Options Help Customers Travel With Confidence For customers taking one trip overseas, GeoBlue Voyager® plans provide coverage for single trips up to six months in length. For customers who intend to travel internationally more than once a year, GeoBlue Trekker® plans provide coverage for multiple trips (up to 70-day trip length) within a 12-month period. All our travel medical plans provide: Essential coverage that most domestic plans don’t cover outside the U.S., including medical evacuation and repatriation Up to $1 million in medical coverage Coverage of medically necessary COVID-19 testing and treatment 24/7/365 telemedicine consults from anywhere in the world, at no additional cost Access to doctors and hospitals in 190 countries Emergency medical transportation Coverage up to age 95 Plan options that include coverage of pre-existing conditions Easy enrollment and guaranteed issue Discounts for five or more travelers Protection for dollars a day in as little as five minutes With GeoBlue, your customers with Medicare can easily access quality healthcare while they travel the world. Coverage is more affordable than they may think, and getting a quote only takes minutes. (Really!) Don’t let your 65+ customers travel overseas without the protection they need.   Globaline™: A New Joint Solution   GeoBlue has joined forces with MetLife Worldwide Benefits to deliver Globaline, a comprehensive suite of health, life and long-term disability products and services for expat employees. Teaming up with another global benefits leader to offer best-in-class services is just another example of how we’re simplifying the international healthcare experience. Read all about this exciting news here! Resource Corner Use this content as a guide for your social media to remind your customers with Medicare about the importance of travel medical insurance. Simply copy and paste the text below into your social media post. Add an image to make your post even more engaging!   Top three reasons why your international vacation and well-being are worth the protection of a travel medical plan from GeoBlue. Covers what Medicare and domestic insurance plans do not, if you get sick or injured when traveling outside the U.S. 24/7/365 support from experts who will help you find providers, get care and navigate unfamiliar health care systems worldwide Affordable plans with flexible cancellation policies—starting at $2 per day Learn more. Visit GeoBlue or call: (add your phone number here). Here's what your post might look like! Please copy and paste the disclosure below into your communications whenever you mention GeoBlue. GeoBlue® is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the administrator of coverage provided under insurance policies issued by 4 Ever Life International Limited, Bermuda, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Questions?  Contact Partner Program 1-844-669-8743 partnerprogram@geo-blue.com   GeoBlue® is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the administrator of coverage provided under insurance policies issued by 4 Ever Life International Limited, Bermuda, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Telemedicine services are provided by Teladoc Health, directly to members. GeoBlue assumes no liability and accepts no responsibility for information provided by Teladoc Health and the performance of the services by Teladoc Health. Support and information provided through this service does not confirm that any related treatment or additional support is covered under a member’s health plan. This service is not intended to be used for emergency or urgent treatment medical questions. INDV159800INT-BRK-10/24