I've heard people say so many times, insurance companies can find a way not to pay you. It is your responsibility to read the policy and understand the exclusions. The policies are long and full of a lot of legal phrases most people do not understand. I encourage anyone who wants to travel outside Canada to understand what their policy covers. If you don't understand it, get a lawyer to read it! Should you choose to travel outside Canada and are not covered, the medical costs could bankrupt you.
Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations and the Canadian Snowbird Association are advertising they cover COVID-19. When you read the policy, most only cover you if you get COVID-19 with a lot of restrictions. They DO NOT cover medical insurance. Travel insurance companies are covering medical coverage OUTSIDE Canada when the non-essential travel is in place. If you need to be repatriated, make sure the insurance company will bring you home. The Government said they will not repatriate people if they chose to travel when a c
Other insurance companies are also offering medical coverage outside Canada so it is available. Make sure you have enough coverage and wherever you go is covered.
There are many nice packages inside Canada during the winter if you really need to get away. If you don't ski or want to go to one of our many wonderful ski resorts there are some great trips:
- Culinary adventures on Vancouver Island
- Wine tasting in the Okanagan, or in the Fraser Valley
- Watching the Northern Lights in the Yukon
- Churchill, MB, Polar Bears, Aurora and lots more
Canada has so many wonderful places to visit so maybe it's time to stay and play in your own backyard.
Cec and I have been watching a lot of virtual tours of many places. When the virus is under control, we plan a nice trip to Eastern Canada.
Now is the time to dream.
