Understanding the Difference Before You Travel Internationally One of the most common misunderstandings travelers have is assuming that Travel Medical Insurance and air evacuation memberships do the same thing. They do not. Both can become important during a medical emergency overseas, but they are designed for very different situations. Travel Medical Insurance is built to […]
It usually starts with a simple checklist. Passport, flight booked, accommodations confirmed, and then a quick note to buy travel medical insurance. Many U.S. and Canadian travellers heading to Mexico see this step as a box to check rather than something to pause and think through. That approach is understandable, especially when trips are frequent […]
Mexico Travel Medical Insurance Protection: Why it is so important to have an accident & illness plan in place in the event of a medical emergency? When traveling or living in Mexico, many people never take the time to consider what will happen in the case of an emergency or a sudden illness. The healthcare […]
5 Mexico Travel Tips When COVID-19 is on your mind! The world that has been put to halt by the COVID-19 pandemic is now approaching the “new normal.” Places and businesses are opening up only to get shut down again, and people are adapting through resiliency. One of the significant global activities that have been […]
Insurance horror story! Below is a lengthy true story from a travel agent who failed to obtain her own insurance for a cruise. It drives home the fact that for a few dollars you receive thousands of dollars in medical protection as well as help from the insurance company who will make arrangements for your […]
Medical Emergency Medical Pays for the cost of treatment associated with a medical emergency incurred while traveling. Pre-Existing Condition A pre-existing condition is an illness or medical condition that existed before a policy’s effective date, usually excluded from coverage. Travel Protection plans may include coverage provided you meet the condition of that insurance provider. Many […]