jjmsbu09 Posted August 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2017 We leave next Sunday on the Magic. We didn't insure the trip but I was wondering if I could still purchase evacuation/medical coverage. I'm not worried about cancellation/interruption just if we get injured and need coverage when out of the country. Is it possible at this stage? Thanks all! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted August 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes can buy but it would not cover preexisting's medical conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2017 http://www.insuremytrip.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 27, 2017 We use Geo Blue for health /evacuation coverage. It covers pre existing conditions. They have both single trip and yearly plans: https://www.geobluetravelinsurance.com/products/single-trip/voyager-5-overview.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2017 We use Geo Blue for health /evacuation coverage. It covers pre existing conditions.They have both single trip and yearly plans: https://www.geobluetravelinsurance.com/products/single-trip/voyager-5-overview.cfm I have looked into it and will most likely use it for some of our trips where airfare is cheap and hotels can be cancelled with 24 hours notice (Cartegena, Colombia is a good example). Keep in mind that it limits to $500,000 in medical evacuation which is not enough for French Polynesia/Australia/NZ, Asia, and Antarctica. You need a million for those locations, and any reputable Antarctica cruise won't allow you board without proof of an appropriate insurance policy including $1M in evacuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2017 There ARE options that allow 1M coverage for evacuation on Geo Blue if you want. Look carefully through the possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2017 There ARE options that allow 1M coverage for evacuation on Geo Blue if you want. Look carefully through the possibilities. Good to know--thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Spirit Posted August 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I appreciate the info also. I've used insuremytrip several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted August 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Besides insuremytrip.com TheInsuranceStore.com is another site to compare policies, get questions answered, and book insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted August 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted August 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Tripinsurancestore.com is a company I have used for many years now. They only sell a small amount of prescreened policies and they are available to answer all questions before you buy a policy. They have also went to bat for me with an insurance company and won! I can't recommend this company enough. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmsbu09 Posted August 27, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falfurrias Posted August 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2017 http://www.elliott.org/blog/lets-talk-travel-insurance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted August 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Check with your credit card company since many cards have travel insurance as a benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Check with your credit card company since many cards have travel insurance as a benefit.And then compare the coverage the credit card offers, and it's rules, to those offered by private insurance available through http://www.insuremytrip.com and the rest. This message may have been entered via voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The original question was about medical coverage and evacuation insurance. That is not the type of coverage offered by credit cards! Your own insurance may include emergency care outside of the USA but not evacuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The original question was about medical coverage and evacuation insurance.That is not the type of coverage offered by credit cards! Your own insurance may include emergency care outside of the USA but not evacuation. I thought the same originally, but someone recently pointed out to me that Platinum AMEX offers such coverage. https://www.americanexpress.com/lacidc/iccsite/pdf/Platinum_Card_Summary_of_Travel_Insurance_Benefits.pdf (Scroll to Page 18.) The Medical Treatment coverage looks very nice (especially since it is included already). With regard to Evacuation, item #2 says "Necessary costs for transporting or transferring You to the nearest adequately equipped hospital if free transport is not available." I'm not sure if that includes evacuation from a cruise ship. Taken literally it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yes, You are correct about the high priced AMEX cards. I should have said "not covered by typical credit cards". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I thought the same originally, but someone recently pointed out to me that Platinum AMEX offers such coverage. https://www.americanexpress.com/lacidc/iccsite/pdf/Platinum_Card_Summary_of_Travel_Insurance_Benefits.pdf (Scroll to Page 18.) The Medical Treatment coverage looks very nice (especially since it is included already). With regard to Evacuation, item #2 says "Necessary costs for transporting or transferring You to the nearest adequately equipped hospital if free transport is not available." I'm not sure if that includes evacuation from a cruise ship. Taken literally it would. Adequately equipped is a subjective term, and will probably not be in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Adequately equipped is a subjective term, and will probably not be in the USA.The same words or similar intent can be found in private insurance policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The same words or similar intent can be found in private insurance policies. Actually better policies will specifically talk about transfer to a stateside hospital by air ambulance if required. Some will even mention the closest suitable hospital to the patients home. Those are the types of policies I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Gosh I wish I could afford such premium policies. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with the mass market options like Nationwide Insurance, CSA, Travelguard, etc. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 28, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Gosh I wish I could afford such premium policies. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with the mass market options like Nationwide Insurance, CSA, Travelguard, etc. Thanks for sharing. The cost is about $15 more typically. If I couldn't afford the additional $15, I wouldn't travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted August 28, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 28, 2017 From which insurer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 28, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 28, 2017 From which insurer? I'd have to check past policies. I typically buy from insuremytrip and call them, not just pick something from the web site. There are often upgrades you can add to policies for very little money, but you need to call to do it. I am not loyal to any one insurer, as I have different needs for different regions and types of trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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