Posted By: Carol_Hill
Corona virus medical evac insurance coverage - 10/14/2020 03:56 PM
So, it looks like I am finally booking air for our trip in June! And I am unclear about coverage for Corona virus, particularly medical evac. Looking at TTOL sponsor Insure My Trip info, here is a link with info regarding Corona virus coverage. Link
What concerns me is the following bolded part from that page
"For those purchasing travel insurance AFTER 1/21/2020 (exceptions may apply if traveling to a country with a Travel Health Notice issued by the CDC)
benefits included in comprehensive coverage may apply in the following unforeseen scenarios:
Emergency Medical Coverage: a sick traveler must see a doctor and/or go to the hospital during a trip.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage: in rare cases, a sick traveler requires an emergency medical evacuation to the nearest appropriate hospital or back home for recuperation.
Trip Interruption: an extremely sick traveler cannot continue with a trip and must return home.
Cancel For Any Reason: Currently, if you are looking for trip cancellation coverage because you are concerned about the coronavirus, you will now need to purchase a plan that includes Cancel For Any Reason since the travel warnings are now foreseen. This benefit is time-sensitive and has other eligibility requirements, so not all travelers will qualify."
Now, we know that SXM is currently a country with a Travel Health Notice issued by the CDC. If that is still the case by the time that I travel, will they deny me medical evac coverage?
Has anyone here booked insurance which specifically covers Covid medical evac?
What concerns me is the following bolded part from that page
"For those purchasing travel insurance AFTER 1/21/2020 (exceptions may apply if traveling to a country with a Travel Health Notice issued by the CDC)
benefits included in comprehensive coverage may apply in the following unforeseen scenarios:
Emergency Medical Coverage: a sick traveler must see a doctor and/or go to the hospital during a trip.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage: in rare cases, a sick traveler requires an emergency medical evacuation to the nearest appropriate hospital or back home for recuperation.
Trip Interruption: an extremely sick traveler cannot continue with a trip and must return home.
Cancel For Any Reason: Currently, if you are looking for trip cancellation coverage because you are concerned about the coronavirus, you will now need to purchase a plan that includes Cancel For Any Reason since the travel warnings are now foreseen. This benefit is time-sensitive and has other eligibility requirements, so not all travelers will qualify."
Now, we know that SXM is currently a country with a Travel Health Notice issued by the CDC. If that is still the case by the time that I travel, will they deny me medical evac coverage?
Has anyone here booked insurance which specifically covers Covid medical evac?