Request a letter verifying international health coverage and benefits from BlueShield BlueCross for Schengen Visa
Per Schengen visa requirements (article 15) any traveler must have a medical insurance with 30000 EUR coverage. The permanent resident in the US has BlueShield/Bluecross coverage with the BlueCard Worldwide® Program. A letter is needed stating that the said person has coverage and appropriate benefits.
A call to Bluecard resulted in nothing. They do not know what is this all about as majority of their customers are US citizens, not permanent residents.
Additionally, I found information about a Canadian person that was able to request a letter from HR and about a possiblity to get the similar letter from the credit card you used to buy your ticket.
How to obtain one? Does this coverage verification letter has some name one can refer to? Whom do I need to contact?
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Is Blue Cross Blue Shield valid in Europe?
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan has you covered worldwide. If you need medical care outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands you can rest assured that the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan offers worldwide coverage.Is travel insurance mandatory for Schengen?
You need a Schengen Travel Insurance Policy as it is mandatory if you want to travel in any of the 26 countries constituting the Schengen continent.Does US health insurance work in Europe?
While many US citizens think that they have excellent health coverage and may not need to purchase anything separate for Europe, you must be aware that domestic US insurance plans have very little or no coverage outside US national borders.Can Blue Cross Blue Shield be used in Canada?
Blue Cross member plans operate on a not-for-profit basis in every region of Canada. Eligible residents in each province and territory can apply for Blue Cross coverage for their group benefits and individual health, dental and travel insurance coverage needs.Healthcare system overview | Health care system | Heatlh \u0026 Medicine | Khan Academy
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