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If you are about to visit Canada, the first thing you should do is inform
yourself about Travel Medical Insurance.
Information for visitors to Canada
Travel
medical insurance is often that last thing you think of when planning
a trip to Canada. Canada, after all, is a peaceful country with placid
lakes and pristine wilderness; not at all the kind of place where medical
emergencies are likely to happen. Besides, there are more important things
than travel medical insurance to worry about, right? Things like last-minute
flight cancellations and overbooked hotel rooms.
Wrong! While Canada is indeed a peaceful country, it's critical to realize
that medical emergencies can happen there just like anywhere else, and
that travel medical insurance is important. While you're unlikely
to come down with a deadly tropical fever or become sick from contaminated
food or water, you may well face an unexpected illness or accident that
could, without travel medical insurance, cost you thousands of dollars
in unexpected hospital/medical expenses.
Although most travel insurance policies cover accidents, accidents rarely
happen. More often it is the simple and common everyday ailments such
as the flu and other viruses that send people
to the doctor or hospital. The cost of simple medical examinations, administered
vaccines and prescribed medication can quickly drain travel funds.
As a visitor from
another country, you're not covered by Canada's National Health Care program.
Moreover, your domestic health insurance policy may not provide adequate
coverage when you're travelling or residing outside your home country.
Travel Insurance is a quick and simple way of being covered for these
unforeseen costs. A long awaited vacation can turn into a major disappointment
if it’s spent in the hospital and an even bigger disappointment
if unexpected medical bills accumulate. There are many companies that
offer travel medical insurance. Your mission should be to find the one
that's right for you.
When choosing travel medical insurance for a visit to Canada, it's a
good idea to purchase from a Canadian insurance company. They know
the medical system and are familiar with costs and common health risks.
They're also easier to get in touch with if a medical emergency should
arise during your stay.
It's important to choose a policy that gives you sufficient coverage.
A basic plan should cover each family member up to an appropriate amount, and should include benefits such as ambulance expenses, laboratory tests, doctor bills and public hospital rooms.
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