Thinking of spending a few weeks or months in a little corner of paradise far away from the cold? You are not alone. While Canadian retirees used to mainly visit the United States to escape winter, many now choose the Caribbean, South America, Portugal or Mexico. Keep in mind, however, that the quality of care and the cost of hospitalization can vary greatly from one country to the next. Without the proper insurance coverage, however, you stay somewhere warm could turn into a cold shower.
Nearly halfway through her 20-day trip to Mexico, Diane began vomiting and then collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital, and a CT scan revealed a major brain hemorrhage. Diane underwent emergency neurosurgery with craniectomy and drainage and spent 15 days in the hospital in a coma before being airlifted to Canada.
| Ambulance fees | $1,022.04 |
| Air Ambulance | $41,475.00 |
| Hospital fees | $121,116.04 |
| Doctors’ fees | $17,603.00 |
| Medical supplies | $72.45 |
| Provincial healthcare | - $5,753.24 |
| Amount paid by the insurance company Amount paid by Diane | -$175,535.29 $0.00 |
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Like many fortunate retirees, maybe you travel several times a year for stays of less than 60 days. This is a great opportunity to explore multiple locations while renting short-term accommodations. With this coverage, you’ll be protected for a full year while saving time and money.
Do you have health issues? As a travel insurance broker, Securiglobe is dedicated to guiding you through a wide range of products adapted to your condition, even if your issues only started recently.
Be aware that your pre-existing medical conditions have an impact on your travel insurance coverage. They are covered if they meet your policy’s stability criteria prior to your policy’s effective date. Some of our insurance providers, however, only require a seven-day stability period before they will cover you.
Examples of insurable pre-existing conditions:
The answers on the medical questionnaire (if applicable) determine the appropriate underwriting for coverage of your pre-existing conditions.
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Whatever your health, age or destination, don’t hesitate to contact one of our certified representatives who will recommend the right insurance for you at the best price.
