• 10
  Mar
  2010

• International Medical Insurance More Important than Ever in Wake of Louis Majesty Event

  
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Last week, a cruise ship called the Louis Majesty was traveling through the coast of northeast Spain when it was hit by 26 foot waves. While cruises are fun, cost-effective vacation options, this incident is an unfortunate reminder that danger can still strike during them. If you're planning a cruise, make sure you're doing so with international medical insurance.

Sadly, two passengers aboard the ship died, and 14 others were injured. Should you become injured in international waters, there's a very good chance your insurance policy will not cover you. That means you will need to pay for medical coverage yourself, which can be extremely expensive.

However, if you have international medical insurance you will be able to receive high quality healthcare at an affordable rate. It will cover minor and major incidents alike, offering you robust protection in the face of unforeseen circumstances.

Medical care may be the last thing you'd think about when planning your next cruise, but it's definitely not something you should forget. As the Louis Majesty tragedy reminds us, anything can and sometimes does happen on a cruise ship.

• 08
  Mar
  2010

• Bring Insurance if You’re Visiting the U.S. Under New Travel Promotion

  
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This past week, U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law a new Travel Promotion initiative that seeks to advertise the U.S. to the rest of the world as a premier travel destination. The measure is in some respects a response to international travel safety concerns, and the U.S. hopes to see an increase in international visitors. If a trip to the U.S. is on your agenda, be sure that buying international medical insurance is as well.

The plan will not only promote the U.S.'s value as a travel destination, it will also educate potential visitors on the various Homeland Security policies so that they understand the rules and regulations inherent in visiting the U.S. from another country. This is aimed at making visitors feel more comfortable with the idea of coming to the U.S. for vacations and business.

The U.S. healthcare system is structured so that you need medical insurance coverage in order to receive care at an affordable rate. Uninsured patients must pay for healthcare in full themselves, which can cost anywhere from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands depending on the procedure. Medical insurance absorbs most of those costs, leaving native citizens to pay just a fraction.

International medical insurance will provide the same service to you. You'll be able to get the high level of medical care you deserve at a price that better fits within your budget. You don't want your visit to the U.S. marred by the high costs of medical coverage. With international medical insurance, you won't have to worry about that problem.

• 07
  Mar
  2010

• coverage for hiv

  
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Q: Do you cover HIV+ individuals?

A: Thank you for contacting us. International health insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions.

• 05
  Mar
  2010

• Travelers Weigh In On Their Favorite Airports

  
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If you travel more than a few times a year, you likely have developed your own favorite airports. It may be because of the dining options, the shopping options, or how busy or quiet an airport is; everyone has their own reasons for preferring one airport to another. A recent study conducted by JD Power and Associates has revealed the top airports in terms of travelers' satisfaction. Try routing your next international trip through these if you want to avoid needing to use the lost luggage features of your travel insurance policy!

Detroit Metropolitan Airport topped the list, which may be somewhat surprising given the city's economic difficulties. In fact, the airport was ranked much lower (12th) on the survey only two years ago. However, the airport as commended by travelers for its high standards of cleanliness and its dining and shopping options. That's encouraging news to other struggling airports who may fear that it could take years to correct consumer perception problems.

Other airports ranking high on the list include Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando, and Phoenix. Criteria used to evaluate airports in the study included dining choices, security check-in process (obviously an increasingly larger concern these days), baggage claim, accessibility, and overall comfort level in the terminal. Airports ranking lowest included New York's JFK, Philadelphia, Miami, and LAX in Los Angeles.

You can learn more about the study at JD Power's web site. See how your travel experiences rank against what your fellow consumers report.