2 Questions the Government Asks You Before You Travel

From the US State Department website  http://ow.ly/dM3D7

You can’t assume your insurance will go with you when you travel. It’s very important to find out before you leave. You should ask your insurance company two questions:

(1) Does my policy apply when I’m outside the United States?

(2) Will it cover emergencies like a trip to a foreign hospital or an evacuation?

In many places, doctors and hospitals still expect payment in cash at the time of service. You can’t simply give them your insurance card and expect it will go through. If your policy doesn’t go with you when you travel, it’s a very good idea to purchase a separate policy for your trip. The Social Security Medicare Program does not provide coverage for hospital or medical costs outside the United States.

Read more at the US State Department website  http://ow.ly/dM3D7

f your policy does not apply outside the US nor covers emergency medical evacuation, then contact Insurance Services of America at 800.647.4589 or help@insurancefortrips.com for a travel health insurance quote.