Insurance Coverage During In-Person Brigades
All volunteers registered to participate in a Global Brigades in-country program are automatically enrolled in a Core Travel Insurance policy (The Silver Plan). This provides volunteers with emergency medical coverage and other travel protection during their program dates.
The travel insurance policy, underwritten by Zurich Insurance, provides basic comprehensive travel coverage that includes but is not limited to the following types of coverage:
- Emergency in-country medical expenses – $100,000
- Emergency Medical Evacuation – 100% of expenses covered
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment – $15,000
- Emergency Dental Care – $1,000 ($250 limit for alleviation of pain)
- Trip Cancellation – $1,000
- Emergency Reunion – $2,500
Specific details about the policy and answers to frequently asked questions can be found in our detailed Core Travel Insurance Program documents for Global Brigades and Global Medical Brigades. It is the responsibility of all volunteers to carefully review the information contained in these documents in order to familiarize themselves with what is covered under the policy.
For an additional cost, volunteers have the option to upgrade from The Silver Plan to The Gold Plan or The Diamond Plan, or by extending their coverage dates. If you wish to purchase an upgrade or extension through Core Travel, please log on to the Core Travel website using your name, date of birth, and program name (“Global Brigades”). Printable insurance ID cards are also available on the website. Any policy upgrades or extensions must be purchased before the program start date.
Please note that Core Travel policies only cover emergency medical treatment. If you choose to obtain non-emergency medical treatment during your program dates beyond what can be provided by staff physicians, you will be solely responsible for the associated costs.
If you have any questions regarding the travel insurance policy or upgrade process, please contact Raul Casas at raulcasas@coretravelinsurance.com.
For specific questions about an insurance claim or coverage upgrade, contact Core Travel directly at administrator@coretravelinsurance.com.