Expat Smart Premium

An overview of the requirements and benefits included with this plan. If there are other plans offered by the same company, you’ll find them on the bottom of the page.

Summary

BDAE Expat Smart Premium offers unlimited medical coverage for expatriates requiring top-tier protection in high-cost healthcare regions. With coverage up to 3 years and the longest medical extension options in the Smart series, it targets premium expatriate assignments where unlimited medical coverage is essential. The plan combines BDAE's comprehensive regional focus with unlimited medical benefits while covering travelers up to age 74.

Fact Sheet

Name Expat Smart Premium
Provider BDAE
Age 0 to 74
Premium €4.33 to €13.80 per day
Duration 1 month to 3 years
Minimum cancellation notice 1 month
Maximum number of medical extension days 3 months
Bookable after departure included
Available coverage regions WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA

Highlights

Pros:

  • Unlimited medical coverage
  • Covers travelers up to age 74 (higher than Flexible plans)
  • Can be purchased after departure
  • Home country coverage included
  • High-risk sports coverage included
  • Longest medical extension options (3 months)
  • Duration up to 3 years
  • Targeted for high-cost countries
  • Comprehensive unlimited protection

Cons:

  • Higher premium rates than other Smart plans
  • No luggage or personal belongings coverage
  • No personal liability protection
  • No maternity coverage
  • No accidental death/disability benefits
  • Shorter maximum duration than Flexible plans (3 vs 5 years)
  • Requires 1 month cancellation notice
  • Does not include USA coverage

Medical Coverage (Illness & Accidents)

Medical Coverage Limit Unlimited
Inpatient Coverage included
Outpatient Coverage included
Emergency Dental Coverage included
Maternity Coverage unavailable

Assistance

Emergency Assistance included
Repatriation Coverage included

Miscellaneous

Accidental Death and Disability Coverage unavailable
High Risk Sports Coverage included
Home Country Coverage included
Luggage Insurance unavailable
Personal Belongings Coverage unavailable
Personal Liability Coverage unavailable

Analysis

BDAE Expat Smart Premium represents the top tier of BDAE's Smart series, offering unlimited medical coverage specifically designed for high-cost healthcare regions. It bridges the gap between the Smart series' regional focus and the Flexible series' unlimited coverage, making it ideal for expatriates who need unlimited protection but prefer the Smart series' targeted approach.

Compared to other plans:

  • Vs. BDAE Expat Flexible Premium: Similar unlimited coverage but Smart Premium covers older travelers (up to 74 vs 66)
  • Vs. BDAE Expat Smart Classic: Unlimited vs limited coverage with longer medical extensions (3 vs 2 months)
  • Vs. Dr. Walter ProTrip: Similar unlimited coverage but BDAE covers older travelers and includes high-cost country focus
  • Vs. Genki Traveler: Both unlimited coverage, but BDAE covers older travelers and targets high-cost regions

The plan's unique positioning targets older expatriates (67-74) who need unlimited medical coverage in expensive healthcare markets. Its extended 3-month medical extension options provide superior flexibility for medical emergencies compared to other Smart plans.

Best suited for:

  • Senior expatriates (67-74) in high-cost healthcare countries
  • Executive assignments in expensive healthcare markets
  • Older retirees relocating to high-cost regions
  • Expatriates with pre-existing conditions requiring unlimited coverage
  • Premium international assignments where medical costs could be extreme

The plan provides the highest level of medical protection within BDAE's Smart series while maintaining age coverage that other unlimited plans exclude. However, those needing longer durations should consider Flexible plans, and comprehensive travel benefits require separate coverage.

All Plans Offered By BDAE

Plan Duration Age Medical Coverage Available Coverage Regions

Expat Flexible Plus

1 month to 5 years 0 to 66 Unlimited WWE US / CA / UK / CH / BR / MX / SP / TH and Worldwide excluding USA

Expat Smart Premium

1 month to 3 years 0 to 74 Unlimited WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA

Expat Smart Basic

1 month to 3 years 0 to 74 €300,000.00 WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA

Expat Flexible Basic

1 month to 5 years 0 to 66 Unlimited WWE US / CA / UK / CH / BR / MX / SP / TH and Worldwide excluding USA

Expat Smart Classic

1 month to 3 years 0 to 74 €600,000.00 WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA
Expat Flexible Plus
Duration: 1 month to 5 years
Age: 0 to 66
Medical Coverage: Unlimited
Destinations: WWE US / CA / UK / CH / BR / MX / SP / TH and Worldwide excluding USA
Expat Smart Premium
Duration: 1 month to 3 years
Age: 0 to 74
Medical Coverage: Unlimited
Destinations: WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA
Expat Smart Basic
Duration: 1 month to 3 years
Age: 0 to 74
Medical Coverage: €300,000.00
Destinations: WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA
Expat Flexible Basic
Duration: 1 month to 5 years
Age: 0 to 66
Medical Coverage: Unlimited
Destinations: WWE US / CA / UK / CH / BR / MX / SP / TH and Worldwide excluding USA
Expat Smart Classic
Duration: 1 month to 3 years
Age: 0 to 74
Medical Coverage: €600,000.00
Destinations: WWE high cost countries and Worldwide excluding USA

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