International travel opens doors to new people, places, and viewpoints. Unfortunately, it can also open you up to significant financial damage if things take a bad turn abroad.
Global medical insurance plans provide additional coverage beyond what your domestic health insurance typically covers.
If you need medical care in another country, you will likely need to pay out-of-pocket for any services. Even if a country has nationalized health care, it may not cover people who are not citizens. Before you go, consider all your insurance options.
Neither types of Medicare health insurance provides any kind of coverage whatsoever when you are traveling outside of the United States.
Limited coverage, if any, outside geographic boundaries. No direct provider-pay options. Typically, no coverage for Emergency Medical Evacuation, which can cost as much as one million. No coverage for lost luggage, trip interruption, political or weather-related evacuation, or other travel hazards. No travel assistance.
Same as Private Individual: Limited coverage if any, no direct provider-pay, no coverage for coverage for lost luggage, trip interruption, evacuations, or other travel hazards. No travel assistance services.
Limited coverage, if any, depending on the country and geographic boundaries. Another country's health care system may not cover non-citizens.
When you're far from home, the last thing you need to worry about is how to get help. TripTime® plans can aid you in many of the following scenarios:
Be Prepared and Aware!
People who travel overseas have a 50% chance of experiencing a travel-related illness. While most travel-related illness is minor, some very serious infectious diseases are endemic in some parts of the world.
All travellers should be prepared for travel and be aware of health issues and measures to protect themselves from sickness.
TripTime® Insurance offers state-of-the-art services to all international travelers. Our dedicated staff brings over a century of combined experience to the table and stands ready to serve customers 24/7/365.
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