This Is When Travel Insurance Is Worth It and When It Isn’t
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This Is When Travel Insurance Is Worth It and When It Isn’t This Is When Travel Insurance Is Worth It and When It Isn’t
What does travel insurance cover? You can get two types of travel insurance: basic and comprehensive. “Whenever I book American Airlines online, they always offer me the cancellation insurance,” says Rick Garlick, a vice president at the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. “So if I get sick or I miss the connection, that’s what we would call basic Then there’s comprehensive travel insurance, which also includes medical insurance. “God forbid I’m hiking in the jungle somewhere and I have to be medevacked out of the jungle. That could cost up to $50,000,” Garlick says. “Or let’s say something really crazy happens in the place I’m going. That’s what the more comprehensive insurance would cover.” When should you get travel insurance? Buying travel insurance makes sense when you’re traveling internationally. The typical cost of an international trip is more than $3,000, Garlick says. People want the best rate, so You may also want to invest in travel insurance if you’re eyeing a cruise. Research shows that people plan a cruise on average a year in advance. Having travel insurance could give you the flexibility to reschedule if, say, a hurricane suddenly appears on the horizon. “Cruise lines typically offer that sort of insurance package, because they recognize that you may be traveling in a hurricane,” Garlick says. Here are some more tips to make your cruise Travel insurance also covers you in case of sickness or injury when you’re outside the United States. Even if you’ve got health insurance, there’s a good chance the health care facilities in other countries won’t be part of your provider network. And it can also be important if the country you’re visiting doesn’t provide the care you need. For example, if you need a blood transfusion, but where you are doesn’t screen for bloodborne illness, you’re going to need some sort of ambulatory care to get you back. “If you don’t have that coverage, that ambulance is going to cost you tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars,” says Shylar Bredewold, owner of Odyssean Finally, if you’re traveling in a volatile area, it’s good to have the peace of mind that you have medical coverage. “People just have to be smart,” Garlick says. “The world, unfortunately, isn’t what it used to be.” If you’re traveling overseas, you should also know to pack these items, too. When don’t you need travel insurance? If you’re taking a short trip within “Most domestic trips are planned a shorter time out and cost less money,” Garlick says. The average four-day trip, for example, would probably cost you about $600. In addition, if you or a family member gets sick or hurt during the trip, and you have medical insurance, you would probably already be covered. Another reason to skip the travel insurance? If you book with a credit card, your credit card may already provide it—this is just one of the things smart travelers know to do before a flight. Garlick’s American Advantage card offers it as part of his annual fees; many Citibank cards also include that Finally, you may think you’re getting flexibility if you book a flight in advance and get travel insurance. But read the fine print. Typically, cancellation policies have conditions and you can only use them when you get sick. Bottom line: Consider the type of trip you’re taking and the conditions where you’re going before making a decision about travel insurance. All packed? Now check out these common travel tips you can ignore. Written by: Jen Mcaffery If you are going to be traveling with Maranatha Tours and would like more information in regards to travel insurance click the link below. https://maranathatours.com/wp-content/uploads/Travelex-Brochure.pdf |