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Don\u2019t Forget to Pack Your Insurance Card","description":"You might be wondering if your health insurance will cover your expenses if you need medical attention when you\u2019re away from home.","datePublished":"2018-07-30","dateModified":"2019-04-23","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/","name":"UPMC","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Travel-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Travel-scaled.jpg","height":952,"width":2048},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/07\/health-insurance-while-traveling\/","about":["Family Health","Living and Wellness"],"wordCount":663,"articleBody":"Whether you\u2019re taking the family to a faraway beach or just enjoying a jaunt to a neighboring state, you\u2019ll want to pack the peace of mind that health insurance brings.You might be wondering if your health insurance will cover your expenses if you need medical attention when you\u2019re away from home.The first step toward understanding your coverage is to do some research.Review any materials you may have received from your insurer in the mailCheck your insurer\u2019s website to see if there is any information about out-of-area coverage or accessing care while travelingCall the phone number on the back of your insurance card if you have questionsDo you have questions about full, in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals? Call our help line at 1-855-646-8762.Are Virtual Visits an Option?Some health care organizations offer virtual visits without an appointment, which let you connect with a provider and get the personalized care you need without having to locate a hospital or urgent care center. These visits usually occur in real time on your computer, phone, or tablet and are a handy option for non-emergency or non-urgent care when you\u2019re away from home.UPMC offers Anywhere Care, a service that lets you see a health care professional via secure, high-quality streaming video. During a virtual visit, your health care provider can generally find out what\u2019s wrong, diagnose your problem, and prescribe medication if needed. Children must be at least age 3 to be treated via UPMC AnywhereCare.A virtual visit is the quickest way to get you back to enjoying your vacation when minor health issues (e.g., sunburn, colds, back pain, pink eye, poison ivy, etc.).\u00a0 You can link to Anywhere Care from MyUPMC or go to it directly at upmcanywherecare.comUPMC HealthTrak, also available through MyUPMC, is another virtual tool for your travel kit. HealthTrak lets you communicate securely with your doctor, view your medical records, request prescription refills, and more.What If I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?Whether your insurance is through UPMC Health Plan, a national insurer, or another organization, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospital emergency departments to provide appropriate medical screenings and care to anyone seeking treatment for a medical condition, regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay.RELATED: What Is Commercial Health Insurance and How Does It Work?For UPMC Health Plan members:If your insurance is through UPMC Health Plan and you have a medical emergency while you are traveling outside of the UPMC Health Plan service area, you should go to the nearest facility and get help.If you need care, but it\u2019s not an emergency, UPMC Health Plan has an extended national network that can be used by members who need unplanned medical care while traveling.To find a participating provider in the extended network, call Member Services at the phone number on the back of your member ID card. You can also search the online provider directory for a participating provider in the extended network.What Are Some Other Benefits of Having Insurance Through UPMC Health Plan?If your insurance plan is through UPMC Health Plan, you\u2019re in luck! \u00a0In addition to virtual visits and a national extended network, our global emergency travel partner, Assist America\u00ae, can connect you \u00a0whether you\u2019re 100 miles away from home or halfway around the world.Assist America can help you with medical evaluations and referrals, prescriptions, foreign hospital admissions, and more. This free service is easy to use \u2014 simply call one of these phone numbers to connect with a trained operator:Within the United States: 1-800-872-1414Outside the United States: 1-609-986-1234Global Emergency Services Reference Number: 01-AA-UP-156243Call the UPMC Health Plan\u2019s Health Care Concierge team at 1-855-869-7228 if you have any questions about coverage when you travel.Have a safe and happy trip! "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2018","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"07","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/\/07\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Traveling? Don\u2019t Forget to Pack Your Insurance Card","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2018\/07\/health-insurance-while-traveling\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]