A greater concern may be how your health insurance applies when you travel. With all the changes in health insurance coverage, you may need special travel medical insurance. If you are traveling abroad, your health insurance may not provide any coverage.
Why Consider Travel Medical Insurance?
Travel medical insurance provides you with peace of mind for a wide range of situations, including medical evacuation. If your current health plan is not a multi-state plan, you would not have coverage for traveling into another state. Some plans allow you to get requests and referrals out-of-state, some plans have separate out-of-network cost sharing amounts, and some don't cover any costs beyond an emergency.
When Should I Buy Travel Medical Insurance?
The best time to buy is before you leave for your vacation.
What Does Travel Insurance Cover?
Remember, each policy may offer different terms and coverage. Here are examples:
1. Trip cancellation coverage reimburses you for pre-paid, non-refundable expenses if you need to cancel your trip before you depart.
2. Medical expenses while traveling abroad.
3. Medical expenses while on a cruise. For cruises, your health insurance from home may not cover you if you are traveling on a foreign-flagged ship.
4. Emergency evacuations.
5. 24/7 phone assistance.
The US State Department periodically issues warnings about traveling to at-risk countries. If you are visiting one of these countries, your medical insurance will likely not be honored unless you buy supplemental coverage.
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