Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:52:20 +0200 From: "Super Star" <candyshop999@gmail.com> To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Liba Cohn, Travel Insurance Information Message-ID: <eb5142cf0801160552j73808fb2s99729360c2774eec@mail.gmail.com>
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Liba Cohn, Travel Insurance Information Liba Cohn Liba Lyustiger Lillian Sarah Lyustiger lillian sarah cohn sara lyustiger natalija lyustiger cohn lyustiger sarah lyustiger Purchasing travel insurance is a very smart investment to make when traveling both here in the United States and abroad. Travel insurance is intended to cover financial expenses and losses incurred while traveling. The first thing to check is with your current insurance carriers to see just exactly what is covered and the total distance that can be traveled and still be covered under your current coverage, knowing this can save you money when looking to purchase travel insurance. Being insured will ease your mind and allow you to focus and enjoy your personal vacation or business trip. Depending on the time of year and the area to where you are traveling you will want to take into consideration the weather. Mother nature is very unpredictable and can cause many different travel delays and cancellations of all forms of transportation. Make sure you are able to extend or cancel you policy due to conditions beyond your control. Travel insurance policies can also include coverage for evacuation due to a medical emergency. Emergency reunion coverage is also available; this allows family members to fly to an ill or injured policyholder that is hospitalized. If you purchase emergency travel medical insurance please be aware that this only covers emergency services abroad, once you arrive home this coverage stops, if you need continued care of follow-ups your personal coverage will then have to take over. Pre-existing medical conditions may also be excluded from your travel medical insurance, if you are in stable condition however there are waivers that are given that are for set periods of time. Medicare does not provide benefits outside of the United States. Medigap will only cover the first 60 days of emergency care outside of the United States. If you are on prescriptions be sure to check the policies to ensure that assistance is provided to help cover prescriptions, doctor's office visits and emergency rooms. One never really knows when an illness or emergency will arise, a single trip to an emergency room can cost hundreds of dollars and a short stay in a hospital can cost thousands. Traveling with your family or on a business trip you want to be able to enjoy your time and focus on any work that may need to be done, having travel insurance will allow you to do so. Traveling around the world or just to a new country is very exciting and expensive; there are so many things that need to be done to leave the country and travel outside of the United States. With the way things are in the world today with the war and not knowing where the next terror attack may take place be sure to find out if the policy you choose covers things such as terrorist attacks or bombings, kidnappings or even worse. There something very reassuring in knowing you are financially covered no matter what happens. Many well-traveled individuals are not even aware that travel insurance is available. Insurance is not something that someone thinks about when planning a vacation or trip. Travel insurance is however very important and should be considered a priority when planning any major trip. Travel insurance is designed to provide you protection while you are away from home; it is securing your health and well being. Regardless of your financial budget or traveling plans the key to protecting yourself and fully enjoying your trip is purchasing travel insurance, don't leave home without it. Sophie Beck writes for Travel Insurance Information. Sophie hopes to help her reader's by providing them with excellent information and resources for travel insurance .
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