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PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND READ THIS IMPORTANT INSURANCE INFORMATION
This is information that you need to know about travel insurance, and why you should always make it a part of your travel expenses when traveling abroad, or across a border.  The likelihood that something may happen to you while on a trip, is probably close to nil.  However, if even the smallest problem occurs, a car accident, a fall that breaks an arm or a leg, nothing serious but it becomes a big problem when you seek medical attention.  Even worse, if someone should die while abroad, well that is really a serious problem, let alone the paperwork involved.  Know this....your U.S. insurance company isn't going to cover you while traveling abroad, or across a bordering country.  This is a fact of life today, times have changed and terrorism is reality worldwide!
 
 
   What you should know about travel insurance
 
What's needed, what isn't needed travel insurance basics.
 
Particular types of coverage needed while traveling to another country.
  
Insurance coverage types that are a waste of money, and certainly don't benefit you
  
What if you get sick, break an arm or leg or worse while traveling abroad?
  
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What if you do have an emergency situation in a foreign country - you need to know.
 
 
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Heaven forbid, if the accident is serious, or a heart attack, and you need to be flown back home immediately for further treatment after being stabilized.  Well these things do happen, the odds are low, but can you afford to take that chance?  The answer is no!  Travel insurance is a necessity when traveling to another country, so it is best to automatically consider it a part of your travel expenses.  Travel Insurance is CHEAP!  When you consider all of the benefits that you get from it, it is a small price to pay for the secure feeling of being protected.  Please read the following info, if you think this won't happen to you, you'd better think again! 

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What you should know about travel insurance

This is similar in context as 'what you should know about food'.  Well, it's somewhat complicated in general, but very simple if you know the basics, and in the case of travel insurance -- it is a matter of knowing what the travel insurance plan really will do for you -- what is and what isn't covered.  That is the single most important equation in buying travel insurance.  Travel insurance overall is very reasonably priced, but there are gray areas in travel insurance, and some things are not advantageous to pay the money out on.

Thought scenarios on buying travel insurance 
1. Well, I'm only going on a high school graduation trip to Europe;  I'm young and healthy, I never get sick; and even if I should sprain an ankle -- what's the big deal? 

2.  I'm only going to Mexico [or Canada] after all.  I'm close enough to home if I have a problem. Right?

3.  Well the travel insurance is certainly cheap enough, probably wouldn't hurt to get it, but I'll pass this time!

4. You've decided that it is a good idea to buy some travel insurance after all, and the travel insurance web site said that you are fully covered for everything!  Well, I am covered for everything...right?

Well...the above scenarios may make sense to the person thinking them, and the odds are that you won't have any problems on your trip to another country [this does include travel to Canada or Mexico from the US].  You're still thinking in the back of you mind that you really don't need insurance.  What are the odds after all - pretty big odds that nothing will occur while your on a trip?  Anyway, you have flight insurance! 


Well...that's where you'd better read the fine print and start asking some questions.  Because you are not covered for 'everything' in travel insurance policies.  After all, the travel insurance coverage that will or will not cover you, to take care of any type emergency that could arise while on your trip - is for you!  So check it out!  read on....
 
What's needed, what isn't needed travel insurance basics
Your personal medical Insurance overall does not cover you when you leave your country of residence.  There are exceptions, but this is the first rule to follow, and that is contact your medical insurance broker and find out exactly what is and is not covered when your travel to another country.  To further elaborate -- it's also important to tell your medical insurance broker exactly what countries that you'll be visiting.  If you are an US citizen, you definitely will not be covered by travel insurance in a third world country, but you are with this insurance program.  Coverage is possible in some western European countries, Canada and a few other exceptions. Therefore, this is an important question to ask your regular medical insurance person first, and then the travel insurance people before you buy travel insurance.  Find out exactly what is and what isn't covered, and go from there to augment what you do need in the way of travel insurance.

Particular types of coverage that are needed while traveling to another country
These are important questions to ask the travel insurance company, they are needed in your coverage:

 1. The number one question -- trip cancellation insurance.  This can be costly to you if you don't have it.  If you've scheduled a trip or tour abroad, get this immediately.  If you're unable to go for any reason, you won't lose your trip transportation and accommodation costs.

 2. The second most basic question is flight insurance - terms are fairly standard in the industry, but did you know that the million dollar flight policy that you bought, probably won't pay your benefactor a million dollars if something happened to your flight?

 3. Does this travel insurance cover
DVT [deep-vein thrombosis] in layman's terms it's known as 'class coach syndrome?  This syndrome occurs on long overseas flights; it is very important information to know if you're covered?  Normally this is an irritating and uncomfortable situation, but on rare occasions - it can be fatal.  But, you can prevent this from happening - if you're aware of the condition and what to do to prevent it.

 4. Does your travel insurance cover a sudden re-occurring conditions?

 5. Does the policy cover emergency vehicle transportation - ambulances, etc.?

 6. Does the insurance cover emergency services?  If I twist an ankle or break an arm or leg will this be covered? What do I do, and how do I contact the insurance company from abroad?

 7. Does this cover doctors, dentists and hospitals in the country that you are visiting?

 8. If I'm in a serious accident, and need long term hospitalization, will I be covered to be sent home?


 9. Does my insurance cover special transportation back home in critical situations?

10. Repatriation - if a illness or injury results in death, will it pay for
expenses for Repatriation of bodily remains or ashes to the country of citizenship?

These are all important questions that you should know the answer to before leaving home, and have all the information at hand at all times while traveling.  Our Insurance affiliate partner covers all these issues and it will bring peace of mind to you that all will be taken care of while abroad in case of an emergency.

                                                                     
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