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Medical Insurance #241564
12/04/2020 04:10 PM 12/04/2020 04:10 PM
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boucharda Offline OP
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I see the reports of on arrival checking of the EHAS form....checking that there is a negative COVID test...but I haven't seen any mention of the required medical insurance. Do they check to see if you have appropriate coverage or not?

Not asking if you SHOULD have the coverage...just curious to see if anyone was questioned about it and what proof was presented.
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Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241567
12/04/2020 04:31 PM 12/04/2020 04:31 PM
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Re questions upon arrival regarding medical insurance, none were asked of us upon arrival and I don’t see any on the EHAS filing form for mandatory temp reporting.

Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
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Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241568
12/04/2020 04:37 PM 12/04/2020 04:37 PM
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boucharda Offline OP
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That's what I thought since nobody mentioned it...Thanks

Last edited by boucharda; 12/04/2020 04:38 PM.
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241575
12/04/2020 05:32 PM 12/04/2020 05:32 PM
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I noticed the EHAS form asked if you specifically have:

1. Medical Travel Insurance
2. Covid Insurance

My travel medical plan excluded covid, so I purchased an inexpensive supplemental plan specifically for covid. I did not want to risk answering no to covid insurance and having my application for entrance denied when I have jumped through many hoops to get to SXM. It’s already a rollercoaster ride as it is. Crazy times!

Anyways, I printed out copies of both plans, in the event we are asked for evidence of insurance.

Last edited by d_fish; 12/04/2020 05:32 PM.
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241598
12/05/2020 06:50 AM 12/05/2020 06:50 AM
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boucharda Offline OP
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Perfect.....thanks
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241748
12/06/2020 05:32 PM 12/06/2020 05:32 PM
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We arrived today and were not asked for evidence of medical insurance or covid insurance. We did purchase both types of insurance as we are staying 2-3 months.

We merely presented our EHAS pre-approval form along with negative rt-PCR test and were admitted.

Bear in mind, we would have been denied boarding at our first departure point (California) without the EHAS pre-approval and negative covid test. In addition we were asked to have our documents verified again in Atlanta prior to boarding.
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241750
12/06/2020 05:35 PM 12/06/2020 05:35 PM
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Congrats on your arrival. Stay safe and have a wonderful time. 😊😊

Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: d_fish] #241753
12/06/2020 05:41 PM 12/06/2020 05:41 PM
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good to know they are checking at boarding all flights.
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241837
12/07/2020 05:35 PM 12/07/2020 05:35 PM
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Where did you buy the covid insurance?
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241842
12/07/2020 06:38 PM 12/07/2020 06:38 PM
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I purchased the insurance from this website.

https://www.insubuy.com/covid19-travel-medical-insurance/

I plan on staying in SXM approx 90 days at it cost >$300 for 2 persons.
Re: Medical Insurance [Re: boucharda] #241930
12/08/2020 01:06 PM 12/08/2020 01:06 PM
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boucharda Offline OP
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I bought two weeks primary medical coverage inc. COVID related illness ($250k/pp, $1 million medical evac/repatriation and some other travel coverage) for $104.15 for two persons

I did not add trip cancel insurance which made this a tad cheaper quote...

Safe Travels Outbound issued by Trawick International

PDF of actual quote:

https://www.squaremouth.com/product_quotes/1010006448.pdf?ref=email

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