Travel Health Insurance: The Basics

Travel health insurance is essential when you travel abroad - and sets your mind at ease while you're on vacation.

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Do I need travel medical insurance?

Most health insurance policies don't cover medical costs incurred while abroad so it is essential that you buy a travel medical insurance policy.

What does travel medical insurance cover?

It depends on what type of travel medical insurance you buy. Common coverages are:

  • emergency and non-emergency medical expenses,
  • medical evacuation,
  • prescription drug coverage, and
  • some death benefits.

Other benefits of travel medical insurance include access to an international network of doctors and health advice prior to traveling to ensure your good health.

Your travel medical insurance choices

When you purchase a travel medical insurance policy you will have to choose the kind of coverage you want and the policy length.

Travel medical insurance coverage can be purchased as an extended policy or a limited policy.

Travel medical insurance quotes

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