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Evaluating Travel Medical Insurance: What You Should Know

Americans are spending more on travel in 2021, and a greater percentage of them are purchasing travel insurance. With the COVID-19 pandemic, more travelers are interested in policies that include “cancel for any reason” coverage. However, one of the biggest reasons to purchase medical travel insurance is to provide coverage if you are injured or…

Medical Transport Questions to Ask When Evaluating Options

When it comes to medical transport, quality and cost can vary greatly. There are several reasons why, including the level of expertise of the service provider, the type of vehicle or vehicles used, and the distance you need to travel. It helps to ask the right questions when planning and to ask the same questions…

Medical Evacuation Travel: Know Your Options Before You Leave Home

According to International Travel News, about 1 in 4,000 trips overseas require a medical evacuation. Although the report is a few years old, it points out that medical evacuations during travel are rare. However, they are almost always expensive. The costs of medical evacuation travel within the United States averages $25,000. Outside the U.S., prices…

The Importance of Purchasing Medical Travel Insurance: SentinelMED’s Lori Calavan, PA-C, Shares Her Insight with Insider Travel Report

When traveling abroad or even within the US, travel insurance coverage can make all the difference should you become sick or injured. That’s especially true if the coverage includes medical case management. Lori Calavan, PA-C, had learned firsthand about the importance of medical travel insurance in her work with SentinelMED. She was interviewed recently by…