Each year thousands of Canadian residents head to the southern United States and Mexico for the winter and are in need of travel medical insurance.
For our Canadian customers ages 79 and under we have ihi Bupa Travel Medical Insurance which has unlimited medical insurance coverage and can be issued for up to 365 days. There is a 180 day look back period for pre-existing medical conditions. Pre existing medical conditions are not covered by this policy unless the pre-existing conditions application has been submitted to ihi Bupa for approval prior to your policy being issued. This plan also pays hospitals direct if you are admitted into the hospital.
The USA ASSIST Travel Insurance policies will insure Canadian travelers of all ages for trips up to 90 days in length. USA ASSIST coverage choices are $50,000 - $500,000 - or $1,000,000 in travel medical insurance. These policies are available to travelers of all ages. However, Canadian travelers age 90 and above are limited to a maximum medical benefit of $15,000 for both travel medical insurance and emergency medical transportation.
Travel Guard International offers their My TravelGuard plan. Covering trip lengths up to 365 days for all ages of Canadian travelers. Choose up to $100,000 of medical coverage (Primary or Secondary Coverage), emergency medical evacuation included. This plan offers many additional benefit options as well.
ihi Bupa Travel Insurancefrom ihi Bupa
ihi Bupa Travel provides single-trip or annual international medical coverage, and medical evacuation, for individuals traveling outside of their permanent resident country. Featuring unlimited medical, medical evacuation, no deductible, no copay, and guaranteed direct payment to all hospitals. This plan provides coverage for injuries sustained due to terrorism, hazardous activities, and provides medical coverage for all amateur and professional sports as well.
A faxed application is needed for war risk coverage to be reviewed and approved for Iraq and Afghanistan. Premium loading will apply.
(Available to all Nationalities up to age 79)
My TravelGuardfrom Travel Guard
My Travel Guard is an affordable, made to order travel insurance plan that allows you to choose the coverages and limits you want to meet your travel needs. My Travel Guard plan automatcially includes coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Interruption and Delay, Medical Expense and Emergency Evacuation, Lost, stolen or damaged baggage and travel documents, Baggage Delay,
and Missed Connection.
Available to U.S. and Canadian residents.
GlobalTrip Plusfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Plus is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $1,000,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside of their permanent resident country for trips up to 90 days in length.
You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Plus Post-Departure Plan ($0.00 trip cost), with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Plus (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
(Available to all Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
GlobalTrip Classicfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Classic is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $500,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside of their permanent resident country for trips up to 90 days in length.
You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Classic Post-Departure Plan ($0.00 trip cost), with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Classic (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
(Available to all Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
GlobalTrip Saverfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Saver is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $50,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside their permanent resident country for trips up to 90 days in length. You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Saver Post-Departure Plan ($0.00 trip cost), with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Saver (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
(Available to all Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
What are Canadian Snowbirds?
Canadian "Snowbirds" are Canadian residents that head to the southern United States and Mexico for the winter. Will these insurance plans pay the doctor bill direct?
No, you will pay the doctor or medical facility and submit your claim to the insurance company for reimbursement. However, ihi Bupa does pay hospitals direct if you are admitted.
Do you have your own questions? Give us a call or send us an email.
Buy online or call us at +1 866-979-6753 or +1 402-343-3699 M-Th 7:30AM - 5PM Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM CST
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