http://www.parkrideflyusa.com/blog/2009/03/26/do-you-really-need-travel-insurance/ Tips & advice before you park, ride or fly Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:49:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.parkrideflyusa.com/blog/2009/03/26/do-you-really-need-travel-insurance/#comment-16717 D Stevens Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:48:07 +0000 http://www.parkrideflyusa.com/blog/?p=604#comment-16717 The U.S. Department of State cautions against making the assumption that your existing health insurance will cover you when traveling internationally:"Many health insurance plans do not provide coverage overseas. Those that provide "customary and reasonable" hospital costs abroad may not pay for your medical evacuation back to the United States which can easily cost $10,000.00 and up depending on your location and medical condition." So it's probably worth checking with your insurance company. The U.S. Department of State cautions against making the assumption that your existing health insurance will cover you when traveling internationally:”Many health insurance plans do not provide coverage overseas. Those that provide “customary and reasonable” hospital costs abroad may not pay for your medical evacuation back to the United States which can easily cost $10,000.00 and up depending on your location and medical condition.” So it’s probably worth checking with your insurance company.

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