| Worldwide Crew Health Insurance
As a professional marine crew member being
able to find adequate Health coverage can be a challenge.
The unique demands of the nomadic lifestyle can often prevent
the crew from getting the comprehensive plan needed and
deserved.
Palm Beach Yachts International offers
both individual and group annually renewable, Worldwide
Health coverage for international professional marine captains
and crew of all nationalities. This coverage would alleviate
liability and the possibility of a rate increase to the
vessel’s P&I coverage, which in turn means lower
costs to the owner.
Call us regarding yacht crew and
Health insurance inquiries.
We are proud to offer worldwide
coverage for professional marine crew members..
For many years, professional marine crew
members have been unable to obtain adequate major medical
insurance coverage. While comprehensive benefits are available
to those ashore, crew members lack customized coverage essential
to fit their numerous challenges. Despite this imbalance,
insurance carriers have been reluctant to address the special
needs arising from international operations and the nomadic
lifestyle of crew members.
Our vast knowledge in administering specialized medical
plans for international employees has permitted us to overcome
the typical obstacles. By utilizing streamlined, high-tech
communications and processing procedures we address the
common issues of no fixed address, uncertain travel schedules
and international locales. Worldwide crew Health Insurance
is designed for leaders in the marine industry.
Eligibility
Worldwide crew health Insurance is available
only to individual professional marine crew members, but
without any restrictions regarding their respective nationalities.
To be eligible you must currently or usually work aboard
a vessel as a full-time sea-going crew member. You must
expect to spend a significant period of time sailing outside
of United States waters, and would not qualify for adequate
coverage under a US domestic insurance plan. Professional
crew members less than 74 years old may apply for coverage.
Persons older than 74 years old are not eligible. An application
must be completed for each person requesting coverage.
Renewal of Coverage
Worldwide crew Health Insurance is annually
renewable and coverage is continuous when renewed. Prior
to the end of each period of insurance (12 months), you
will receive a renewal form. Your renewal can be processed
via fax, mail, phone or e-mail. You must continue to meet
the eligibility requirements outlined above in order to
renew.
Note: No insurance is in effect until
a fully completed, signed and dated application with acceptable
premium payment has been received and a Certificate of Coverage
is issued. Upon approval, please allow 7-10 business days
for the Certificate of Coverage to be issued and received.
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