Comments on: Should I Get Travel Health Insurance? https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-i-get-travel-health-insurance A Glamorous Travel Blog Wed, 04 Jul 2018 22:56:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 By: Michele https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-38258 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 22:56:38 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-38258 Many credit cards offer travel insurance if you use their card to purchase the trip. Between that, and our Medicare supplement plan, the only part of coverage needed was for emergency evacuation. That policy was quite reasonable.

]]> By: Kara McLeod https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-36472 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:22:28 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-36472 Thanks HH. I lived in India for almost 10 years and visit a lot. Some times I had insurance, often I didnt. The last few times visiting I have. and phew thank heavens. 2 months hospital. 1 month in 5 star hotel close to hospital rehab and all that entails, 3 surgeries. (on my birthday I might add) :) My daughter flew in for a few days and while she was here she received Carers insurance for her food and accom.. I dont even want to think how much it cost. India is a crazy country with extremely high risk traffic and road behavior. I am about to go again and yup.. researching insurance…

]]> By: Rachel Jones https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-32604 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:09:01 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-32604 In reply to Usha.

Hi Usha, I’m sorry I can’t answer this :( You’ll have to call up the insurance provider as there is always some small print and it’s quite complicated.

]]> By: Usha https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-32584 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 03:44:51 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-32584 Hi Rachel,

I just came across your article. Very interesting and informative article. Since i have plan to visit for about 3 months starting Feb 15th, 2017, i have one question for you about the medical insurance.

I just turned age 70, and am on traditional Medicare with Supplemental insurance with PlanG. Medicare do not cover any out of country medical cost but this plan G has emergency medical coverage of maximum of $ 50,000 after payment of deductible of $ 250!

I am pretty sure about the insurance you are suggesting thru’ World Nomad, may have same requirement about providing coverage in case of emergency. And other coverage such as trip interruption and baggage lost etc during travel is being covered by my American Express Credit Card!

Any suggestion? Do you think i still need additional Medical Insurance? Thanks.

Usha

]]> By: Rachel https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-135 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:09:16 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-135 In reply to Mig.

Yes, it’s going to be different for everyone! If I had a bigger budget I would get insurance, but where I’m at in India I just don’t need it now. Good luck!

]]> By: Mig https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-134 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:43:27 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-134 Buying travel insurance is a personal decision which one has to gauge their level of comfort and risk. I got World Nomads insurance for the first several months of my trip, but haven’t renewed yet. It can be purchase and renewed while on the road as needed. I now decided to take a chance and like you will cross the bridge if needed. Fingers crossed!

]]> By: Rachel https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-110 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:09:06 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-110 In reply to Linda Bibb.

wow you got a good deal then! medical tourism is popular in goa where i live especially brits coming down for their dental care. 25 bucks for a filling, and 120 for a root canal at a really well known office. crazy!

]]> By: Linda Bibb https://hippie-inheels.com/should-i-get-travel-health-insurance/#comment-108 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:22:44 +0000 https://hippie-inheels.com/?p=952#comment-108 We don’t have travel insurance. In the 3 1/2 years we’ve been traveling we’ve only needed medical services twice, and my husband refused to go to a doctor both times. We did pay for an elective procedure (repairing a hernia) and we now understand why medical tourism is so popular. We paid $3000 and received care from a US-trained doctor in a US-affiliated facility. My brother-in-law had the identical surgery in Sarasota, Florida and the bill came to over $22,000.

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