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Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 #261549
07/28/2021 02:44 PM
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I've seen this on multiple Facebook sites. It's not reflected on the EHAS page yet.
"COVID-19 Insurance for St. Maarten price decrease
The cost for COVID-19 insurance to visit St. Maarten for non-residents has decreased from US $30 to US $15.
The decreased cost is reflected in the St. Maarten EHAS form and is applicable as of August 1, 2021.
The decreased price for the risk management insurance comes as tourist arrivals to the country increase.
(Source: Govt. of St. Maarten)"

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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261551
07/28/2021 02:58 PM
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If the source is the SXM government, why is it not on the EHAS site yet?? If you click on the link there about the insurance, it still says $30. August 1 is only 3 days from now..

I guess it's good they are reducing the price, since I find it pretty useless regardless. I have been pointing out from the very beginning, their much touted medical evac insurance is totally worthless, since you cannot get a medical evac from SXM for $20,000, which is their max.

Last edited by Carol_Hill; 07/28/2021 03:03 PM.

Carol Hill
Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261553
07/28/2021 03:04 PM
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You would expect SXM govt. to do it the right way? Silly girl…..🤭🤭


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: pat] #261554
07/28/2021 03:05 PM
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Yes, Pat. Bowing low... You are correct...


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261560
07/28/2021 03:36 PM
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Any proof ANYBODY has actually had to use this insurance yet?


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261565
07/28/2021 04:30 PM
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I don’t know about SXM, but there have definitely been visitors in Aruba who tested positive and were moved to quarantine accommodations.

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261574
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Figures. We paid this plus had our normal travel/evac insurance. Money down the toidy.

I too would like to see metrics on cases/outlays vs intake from this insurance.

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: PelicanPirate] #261576
07/28/2021 10:17 PM
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30.00 15.00. Big deal in the scope of things.

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261584
07/29/2021 09:05 AM
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Is there an OFFICIAL link to this information somewhere?? As it is still not on the SXM travel insurance website, as it still says $30..


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261590
07/29/2021 09:56 AM
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Is it August 1st yet?


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261591
07/29/2021 10:00 AM
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We know people who went to isolation here who could not leave due to positive testing when ready to go home. Not something people talk about.

The price has dropped by the insurer because we have more people arriving which brings the price down. That was the plan from the very beginning.


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: BillandElaine] #261596
07/29/2021 11:12 AM
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Elaine--I know, silly me, to expect them to change something on the website in a timely fashion.


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: BillandElaine] #261597
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Elaine--Agreed, if someone tests positive, then they are not likely to be talking about it too much..


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261616
07/29/2021 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Elaine--I know, silly me, to expect them to change something on the website in a timely fashion.


Why would it come up early? It begins August 1st, why would they put it up now?


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: BillandElaine] #261617
07/29/2021 02:38 PM
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All it has to do is to say EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1. That's all... And August 1 is this Sunday...


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: BillandElaine] #261623
07/29/2021 03:26 PM
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It should start showing for August 1 arrivals which people could start the application today.

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: SXMScubaman] #261625
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While it may be "Facebook Official", until I see it on an actual SXM government site, it is not actually official. If in fact it is changing, a little notice might be a consideration.


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261699
07/31/2021 08:31 PM
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I just applied to EHAS. I am going to SXM 8/2. The insurance was $15! Mystery solved!

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: KarenandRick] #261700
07/31/2021 08:40 PM
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OK, thanks for the confirmation. And congrats on being approved. Enjoy!!!!


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261701
07/31/2021 08:47 PM
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Lol! Not approved yet! In the pins and needles stage of waiting for approval! Cross your fingers!

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: KarenandRick] #261702
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OK, sorry. I couldn't remember the chronology, but thought you didn't pay for the insurance until you had been approved..


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Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: Carol_Hill] #261703
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No worries! You pay when you apply! Can’t wait to be back in SXM!

Re: Cost of Covid insurance changed to $15.00 [Re: KarenandRick] #261704
07/31/2021 09:46 PM
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Yep you pay when you apply. Insurance issued when EHAS is approved.


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