The Essential plan from Nationwide Mutual Insurance is for travelers planning trips on a budget who don't want to sacrifice coverage. Coverages include Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Medical, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and Assistance Services.
To learn more, see the Nationwide Essential trip insurance product page.
You had the following coverage for unused nonrefundable trip costs, under Trip Interruption:
Weather that causes complete cessation of services of the Common Carrier for at least twenty-four (24) consecutive hours
and prevents You from reaching Your destination.
You are correct in stating that the Trip Delay coverage is for expenses that you incurred while delayed.
In the future, if you are looking for guidance in selecting a travel insurance plan, please consider contacting our office at 800-487-4722 where a licensed representative would be happy to assist you.