<h1>Tariffs on medical imports could raise visitor health insurance claims and prompt higher premiums for travelers</h1> A visitor health insurance provider warned that newly implemented and proposed U.S. tariffs on imported medical devices, diagnostic equipment and pharmaceutical ingredients could raise underlying healthcare costs, which would likely increase claim payouts and prompt higher premiums for international visitor plans. Insurers covering hospitalization, diagnostics, emergency treatment and prescriptions may face upward pressure on rates-particularly for elderly travelers and specialized care reliant on imported technology. The provider said it is negotiating carrier rates, streamlining claims and monitoring regulatory developments to limit premium impacts and improve transparency, while advising travelers to secure adequate coverage given the potential for higher out-of-pocket costs.