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GeoBlue Welcomes Simon Jackson as Chief Growth Officer
We are pleased to announce that Simon Jackson has joined GeoBlue® as our Chief Growth Officer. Simon joins GeoBlue from Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC, where he served as a principal and leader of Mercer’s Expatriate Benefits Center of Excellence. He has over 20 years of sales and client management leadership experience working in the global benefits space at Bupa Global and UnitedHealthcare Global, among others.
Simon is looking forward to connecting with you and growing business together.
Watch this message from Simon. |
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Celebrating 25 Years of Supporting the Globally Mobile |
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| On February 19, 1997 the company that would become GeoBlue was incorporated. This year, we are proud to celebrate 25 years of daring to be different. Daring and different aren’t words commonly associated with a health insurance company, but we’re not like other health insurance companies. Find out more about our 25th anniversary and what’s behind our "Daring to Be Different" theme. |
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More Information from Pushing the Boundaries: Emerging Global Healthcare Needs for a Work-From-Anywhere Culture
Recently, GeoBlue hosted a webinar on how employee expectations to work from locations outside the U.S. has provided a new dimension to the evolving remote work trend. We also discussed employer readiness to meet those expectations, and provided information on how companies can get started in devising policies to satisfy this expected employee benefit.
You may have already seen the recording but we have more to share.
Check out these materials that can help you consult with your clients on this important topic:
Reach out to your GeoBlue sales representative to learn more about how our global health insurance solutions can support all types of remote work policies.
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Enhancements to GeoBlue's Individual Travel Medical and Expat Plans
Recently, GeoBlue made key enhancements to our product offerings for individuals and families to provide members even more protection and peace of mind. |
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Short-term travel plans for individuals and families (GeoBlue Voyager® and GeoBlue Trekker®): Effective July 1 for new and existing policies
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The Post Departure Trip Interruption (PDTI) transportation benefit has been increased to $1,000 for Voyager Choice and Essential plans
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New PDTI quarantine benefits for lodging and incidentals are now available for Voyager Choice and Essential plans
- Choice - $50/day for up to 10 days
- Essential - $25/day for up to 10 days
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The scuba coverage limit for Voyager and Trekker Essential plans has been increased to $25,000, which matches Choice level
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A new scuba coverage depth limit of 20 meters has been established for all Voyager and Trekker plans |
Rate increases have also been applied to all Voyager and Trekker plans.
Plans for individual expats, maritime crew, missionaries and other special groups (GeoBlue Xplorer® and GeoBlue Navigator®): Effective August 1
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Scuba coverage has been added to all Navigator plans. Coverage is limited to a 20-meter depth and requires divers to be PADI or NAUI certified or accompanied by a certified instructor
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Annual physical examination/health screening on all Xplorer plans now has a calendar year maximum of $750 and is limited to one examination/screening per calendar year |
Rate increases have also been applied to all Xplorer and Navigator plans.
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Monkeypox FAQ
We are continuing to monitor the global impact of monkeypox. Use this FAQ to learn how GeoBlue is supporting members through this latest public health crisis.
Find the latest global intelligence on monkeypox here. |
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Catch the Headlines: Be among the first to hear about news and issues impacting the globally mobile
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Grab a Seat: Register for upcoming events and webinars featuring relevant topics and industry experts
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Get to Know Us: Catch snippets of who we are and how we’re simplifying the international healthcare experience |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® is a Brand owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. 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: made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, NAIC #80985.
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