Travel Insurance Reviews Travel Medical Plans
Most regular health insurance plans provide only partial or no coverage while you are traveling in another country. We offer several types of Travel Medical plans providing a range of benefits, such as medical coverage for pre-existing conditions, multi-trip and renewable protection, emergency medical evacuation, and coverage for long-term travel.
To learn more, see our Travel Medical Plans article.
AIG Travel
Travel Guard MedEvac Plan
can't give a realistic review without having filed a claim and evaluated your ease of response to it
but overall a great price
but overall a great price
Roger H. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
AIG Travel
Travel Guard MedEvac Plan
Affordable MedEvac plan for emergency care while traveling abroad. Did not have to use so only enjoyed security of knowing it was there.
Maxine T. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
AIG Travel
Travel Guard MedEvac Plan
As hoped we did not have to use the insurance. Signing up was easy and the communication with the underwriter was quick and accurate.
Eugene B. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
GeoBlue
Trekker Choice
Bought the plan for our first trip this year. No need to use it but glad we have peace of mind as we have 4 more international trips scheduled.
Steven K. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
WorldTrips
Atlas International
Well executed website made comparison easy while providing review ofdetails of the certificate
Myra B. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of
1 people found this review helpful
International Medical Group
Patriot International Lite
Had a data entry glitch (that was my fault) that required direct customer service with Patriot's
staff. They were helpful and prompt in making corrections. It's stressful enough sending one's
daughter abroad and I appreciated their "can do" attitude.
staff. They were helpful and prompt in making corrections. It's stressful enough sending one's
daughter abroad and I appreciated their "can do" attitude.
Manon L. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
cruise
AIG Travel
Travel Guard MedEvac Plan
Worked well, good communication, fair price.
Theodore R. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Global Underwriters
Diplomat International
We are not satisfied with Global Underwriters.
We will be filling a claim for out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment for a fractured wrist my wife received while traveling in Chile. She received medical care in Buenos Aries; x-rays, medical assessment and a cast. The doctor informed us that my wife required surgery to repair that brake so we elected to return home early to be treated by our local doctor. We notified Global Underwriters of the situation and were told that our insurance would not cover the cost of an early return home. We were told that they would cover the surgery in Buenos Aries but not the travel expense to return home early to be treated there.
The Global representative actually laughed at us and told us that we bought the wrong coverage.
I should note that the total cost for the medical care in Buenos Aries was $110. With a deductible of $100 Global owes us $10. We are still had the out of pocket expense of $1,300 in changes in travel arrangements, not to include the lost value of our vacation because we ended up missing 1/3rd of the package group tour we were on at the time of the incident. Further, we paid $280 for the insurance package so in total we will have out of pocket expense $1,570 assuming we get paid the $10 Global owes us.
Anyone who is traveling abroad should know that most trauma injuries incurred while traveling are ambulatory and should insure that the coverage includes early return due to injury. Emergency medical evacuation does not cover ambulatory situations.
Also, check with your own health insurer to see if they provide primary coverage for illness or injury when traveling abroad. We discovered that our health care provider would provide primary care coverage while we were overseas to include referral to local medical facilities in the event of illness or injury, coverage of medical transport to local facilities and translator services if necessary.
We are not happy campers! We would have been better off if we had not purchased the insurance in the first place.
We will be filling a claim for out-of-pocket expenses related to treatment for a fractured wrist my wife received while traveling in Chile. She received medical care in Buenos Aries; x-rays, medical assessment and a cast. The doctor informed us that my wife required surgery to repair that brake so we elected to return home early to be treated by our local doctor. We notified Global Underwriters of the situation and were told that our insurance would not cover the cost of an early return home. We were told that they would cover the surgery in Buenos Aries but not the travel expense to return home early to be treated there.
The Global representative actually laughed at us and told us that we bought the wrong coverage.
I should note that the total cost for the medical care in Buenos Aries was $110. With a deductible of $100 Global owes us $10. We are still had the out of pocket expense of $1,300 in changes in travel arrangements, not to include the lost value of our vacation because we ended up missing 1/3rd of the package group tour we were on at the time of the incident. Further, we paid $280 for the insurance package so in total we will have out of pocket expense $1,570 assuming we get paid the $10 Global owes us.
Anyone who is traveling abroad should know that most trauma injuries incurred while traveling are ambulatory and should insure that the coverage includes early return due to injury. Emergency medical evacuation does not cover ambulatory situations.
Also, check with your own health insurer to see if they provide primary coverage for illness or injury when traveling abroad. We discovered that our health care provider would provide primary care coverage while we were overseas to include referral to local medical facilities in the event of illness or injury, coverage of medical transport to local facilities and translator services if necessary.
We are not happy campers! We would have been better off if we had not purchased the insurance in the first place.
ottie n. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
7 of
7 people found this review helpful
MEDEX
TravMed Choice Outbound
The Customer Service representative who helped me select the plan was superb and efficient. I am glad I didn't need to use it, but cost was really reasonable. Thank you.
Ashley C. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
WorldTrips
Atlas International
Your website was easy to use. I choose your company because of good reviews.
Jill W. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Comprehensive travel insurance plans do cover Trip Interruption due to an unforeseen, accidental injury, emergency illness, or death of the insured(s), traveling companion(s), and family member(s).
In the future, please call us at 800-487-4722 so we can assist you in selecting plans that adequately cover your primary concerns.