Foreign travel can be both exciting and challenging. Travel planning calls for a lot of thought and time. Often healthcare needs of travelers are overlooked. This oversight can turn an otherwise great trip into something out of a nightmare. These are some important steps you must take before you undertake any travel: 1. See your primary care physician and discuss your needs during your foreign travel. Ensure everybody is current with immunizations. Many Asian and African nations demand proof or certificate of vaccination. These requirements can be obtained from your travel agent. 2. Study your current health insurance plan to…
With the many recent bankruptcies in the travel industry, and with the increased threat of terrorism overseas, travel insurance has become one of the most important investments you can make before your next trip. How much would it cost if you needed to cancel your trip or come home early, Who would you call if you suddenly fell ill in your overseas hotel room, How will you navigate the local health care system if you get run over by a local bicyclist, Travel insurance can cover a lot more than trip cancellation costs and lost luggage. Unlike most insurance policies…
Are you one of the many college or university students who plan to travel and study abroad during an upcoming semester, If so, you need to consider purchasing overseas student health insurance. Overseas student health insurance can be affordable and cheap, especially when compared to medical costs you would have to pay out of your own pocket if you were to get sick or injured while studying in another country. Students who plan to study abroad can usually purchase travel insurance from an insurance company that specializes in travel insurance. Overseas student health insurance can be purchased to last anywhere…
