Why buy Travel Insurance?
Credit Card coverage
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Print“I don’t think I need travel
insurance;
I’m already covered by my credit card!”
That may be, however when comparing coverage you may be
surprised.
Not sure what you're covered for? Check the extent of insurance
coverage on your credit card.
Pay particular attention to the following elements:
Travel duration
Some banking institutions limit the length of stay according to
age; which isn't practical for someone spending the winter in
the sun…
Emergency Medical Care coverage
Check the eligibility requirements for your credit card coverage.
If you have a chronic illness, your condition may have to be
stable for more than 6 or 12 months, depending on your age.
Trip Cancellation or Interruption
It's important to verify what the limits are for Trip Cancellation
and Interruption. The last thing you would want to find out after
saving for a 3 or 4 week trip abroad is that your cancellation
coverage is limited to $2,000- and that is under Gold card
coverage.h a Gold card…
Baggage
Many credit card plans do not include coverage for
Baggage, and if they do, they usually have very low maximums.
Don’t get lost in the fine-print. Travel smart. With
Blue Cross, you are sure to benefit from complete coverage,
recognized worldwide.
Protect your travel investment. Know exactly what you're
covered for, and choose the coverage you need.