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I'm going on a trip
When travelling, you want to relax and enjoy. Worries about unexpected expenses should be far from your mind. And yet, when you are outside your home province, a trip to a doctor's office or an emergency room for even a minor injury or illness can be expensive. And Canadian provincial/territorial health insurance plans might not cover the full cost and they don't pay up front.
Travel insurance protects you from the cost of emergency medical care.
Whether you're travelling to another province or another country, give yourself the peace-of-mind of knowing that you are protected against medical expenses that may result from an unexpected accident or illness. Then relax and enjoy the pleasures that travelling brings.
Coverage for non-medical expenses
Travel insurance plans can also protect you against costs that result from unforeseen events such as lost, delayed or damaged luggage, a missed flight connection or a cancelled/interrupted trip.
Top-Up your existing coverage for extended trips
Even if you have some coverage under another plan, you can top-up your existing travel insurance to extend your emergency medical coverage. Check your existing plan to see if top-ups are permitted.
When purchasing a personal travel insurance plan, there are specific coverage details to look for.
Be sure to ask whether your policy:
- provides access to a worldwide, multilingual emergency hotline
- covers foreign hospital and related medical costs and, if so, whether it pays up front or simply provides reimbursement
- provides, when necessary, for your medical evacuation (or any required medical escort) to the nearest place with proper medical care or to Canada
- excludes pre-existing medical conditions - get any agreements in writing!
- pays for the preparation and return to Canada of your remains should you die while travelling
- covers the countries or regions you plan to visit
Keep abreast of all travel advisories for your destination.
Learn more about Travel Health & Safety
Don't neglect simple protection like sunscreen and appropriate shots.
Travel clinics are a great resource, as they are staffed with specialists in travel health. They have current information on which vaccines are required or recommended for people traveling to various destinations as well as information on the most up-to-date medications for travellers.
Consider your destination when choosing single trip insurance.
Make sure your insurance covers the countries or regions you are visiting. Also, be aware that there are specific plans for travelling within Canada.
If you travel often, consider multi-trip insurance.
You can save time and money, and you'll have the peace-of-mind knowing your coverage is already taken care of.
Ask your travel insurance provider how you can save money.
With CoverMe Travel insurance plans, you can save money in a number of ways:
- Family Coverage
- Travel Companion Savings
- Travel Canada Savings
- Deductibles
Consider factors like service, accessibility and reputation when purchasing insurance, for the peace-of-mind of knowing that you will be taken care of promptly.
For the peace-of-mind of knowing that you will be taken care of promptly.
Why does any Canadian travelling out-of-country need travel insurance? If a traveller gets sick when travelling, won't our government health insurance plan pay for their medical expenses?
"BON VOYAGE, BUT ...", published by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada states: "Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover costs if you get sick or are injured while abroad. At best, your health plan will cover only a portion of the bill.
You may also want to purchase a travel insurance package that includes flight cancellation, trip interruption and/or lost luggage coverage. Doing so can avoid major disruptions and additional costs. Again, check the terms and conditions of these policies."
I am leaving my province of residence to travel to another province before actually leaving Canada. On which date should a trip start for Single Trip coverage?
You can opt to purchase coverage for the entire time you are away from your province of residence or just for the portion of your trip that is away from Canada. In other words, the effective date of coverage can be either the last day you are in your province of residence or the last day you are in Canada. As government health insurance plans vary among the provinces and most do not provide emergency return home benefits, you should consider coverage for the full length of your trip.
What Others Have Chosen
CoverMe™ Travel Insurance for Canadians Travelling Out-of-Province
CoverMe Travel insurance for Canadians travelling out-of-province provides protection against the cost of unexpected emergencies that may occur during your trip. CoverMe Travel insurance offers a wide selection of plans — Single-Trip, Quick Trip, Multi-Trip, All-Inclusive and Travel Canada — and benefits from which you can choose.
CoverMe Travel Insurance for Visitors to Canada
CoverMe Travel Insurance for Visitors to Canada offers Single-Trip and Multi-Trip plans along with optional benefits. And CoverMe Travel Insurance plans can be purchased prior to the visitor's departure or when they first arrive in Canada.
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