PassportCard International Health Insurance in Portugal

No upfront payments, real-time payment with a pre-loaded card, and global coverage. Get personalized plans and expert advice from C1 Broker today.

Why C1 Broker recommends PassportCard

At C1 Broker, we understand the unique healthcare needs of foreigners living in Portugal. That’s why we recommend PassportCard International Health Insurance. Unlike traditional insurance, with PassportCard, expats don’t need to worry about upfront medical payments. Its innovative insurance card allows policyholders to pay directly for healthcare services, without having to pay first and wait for reimbursement. As a leading insurance broker, we are committed to finding hassle-free solutions, and PassportCard’s real-time payment system provides just that – complete peace of mind for our clients.

What is the PassportCard?

Innovative international health insurance: The PassportCard allows policyholders to pay directly for health services, eliminating the need to advance payment and wait for reimbursements.

Real-time payment card: With the use of a pre-loaded insurance card, the client pays directly for medical care at the time of attendance.

Global coverage: Protection in Portugal and around the world, guaranteeing medical care wherever you are.

Personalised service: Offers customised plans to meet the specific needs of foreigners and international travellers.

Choose your plan

Simply choose from the three plans below, each offering a different level of coverage based on your medical needs, and let us handle the rest.

cOMPACT

Outpatient basic care and hospital stays

Outpatient doctor visits (general practicioner), limited specialist visits
Hospital accommodation in a semi-private room
Cancer treatment
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (limited)
Emergency dental treatments
Several therapy benefits
Coverage of childcare and dog care during a hospital say

CONFORT

Examinations and check-ups, pregnancy and childbirth and semi.private hospital room

Outpatient doctor visits, including specialists
Hospital accommodation in a semi-private room
Cancer treatment
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (limited)
Emergency dental treatments (optional add-on: dental examinations and treatments)
Several therapy benefits
Coverage of childcare and dog sitter costs during a hospital say
Maternity services and newborn care

PREMIUM

Includes private hospital room, transplants, therapies and vision care

Outpatient doctor visits, including specialists
Hospital accommodation in a semi-private room
Cancer treatment
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (limited)
Comprehensive dental services
Comprehensive therapy and psychotherapy services
Coverage of childcare and dog sitter costs during a hospital say
Extensive maternity and newborn care benefits
Extensive inpatient and outpatient services
Bone marrow and organ transplants
Comprehensive preventive medical services
Hearing and vision aids

How the PassportCard works

As a PassportCard member, you receive a free debit card linked directly to your insurance funds and not to your personal finances. This card allows you to pay for medical treatments or medicines in real time with any doctor around the world* – without the need for pre-approval and without having to ask the doctor for a quote in advance.

*Claims adjudication in the USA is mainly managed through the UHCG network.

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A brief history of PassportCard

PassportCard revolutionised the global health insurance market by introducing the world’s first insurance card that allows members to pay for medical services in advance, avoiding complicated reimbursement processes. With more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, PassportCard has rapidly increased its presence internationally. Today, it serves thousands of expats around the world, offering high-level healthcare solutions without the hassle of self-funding medical bills. As a trusted partner of C1 Broker, PassportCard stands out for its innovation, reliability and customer-centred approach.

PassportCard FAQs

Frequently asked questions about PassportCard

What is PassportCard international health insurance?

PassportCard is a global health insurance provider that offers a unique solution: insured people use an insurance card to pay directly for health services, without the need for advance payments or reimbursements.