Be prepared for illness

[ohliz]

I always buy Travelex insurance because it offers medical evacuation as well as care while there and it is primary. My daughter had appendicitis symptoms when we were on a trip to Alaska several years ago and Travlelex covered everything directly with no out of pocket to me, which was amazing. She didn't have appendicitis, as it turned out, but they still covered the initial doctor visit and the surgical consultation that doc referred her to.

They also sell a $49 "Transportation Pak" add-on that covers rental car collision insurance (CDW) IN JAMAICA which most credit cards do not cover.

I have Travelex again for our upcoming trip. They offer 3 plans with different amounts for medical evacuation, medical care, cancellation, baggage loss, etc. Ours was like $115 for all 3 of us.

[Lola]

I always buy Travelex insurance because it offers medical evacuation as well as care while there and it is primary.

They also sell a $49 "Transportation Pak" add-on that covers rental car collision insurance (CDW) IN JAMAICA which most credit cards do not cover.

Oh, that's good to know!!

My company provides a Life Insurance policy through Sun Life, and Sun Life provides a TRAVEL INSURANCE benefit through a company called Assist America that includes medically necessary evacuation, anytime I am more than 150 miles from home. Its good for a trip up to 3 MONTHS. Assist America also offers an add-on for EXPATRIATE coverage for $80 year/$120 family, it has to be renewed every year. I was able to add my daughter who is in Asia. The Expatriate add-on has to be purchased before the trip starts.

[jojo p]

Oh my word, scariest thing ever, to have something like this happen on vacation, 2 years ago I fell, and cracked a rib, while it slowed me down some, probably a good thing..lol...
I was able to stay and finish out my vacation, it taught me one big lesson, to always purchase health insurance... I wish you a speedy recovery, and a trip back, asap !!! I'm going back in Feb, that's a pre-warning for you guys, Rob and Lisa...lol...

[Bnewb]

Oh my word, scariest thing ever, to have something like this happen on vacation, 2 years ago I fell, and cracked a rib, while it slowed me down some, probably a good thing..lol...
I was able to stay and finish out my vacation, it taught me one big lesson, to always purchase health insurance... I wish you a speedy recovery, and a trip back, asap !!! I'm going back in Feb, that's a pre-warning for you guys, Rob and Lisa...lol...

Haha Jojo...no problem...we have the doctors on speed dial...lol !