Requesting a Quote during the Travel Advisory Dear Loyal Clients, Unfortunately, it is too early to quote for Fall and Winter travel yet. If you are actually planning travel for the summer and need coverage, please request a quote by going to our Client Portal and making your Request online. With reduced staff, priority is … Continued
By Pam Langevin, Senior Broker, Medi-Quote Insurance Brokers You have reached your destination, unpacked and are now experiencing some much needed R & R. But wait, you are not feeling well and you decide that seeing a doctor might be a good idea. Travel Insurance policies in Canada only cover medical emergencies. However some emergencies … Continued
By Pam Langevin, Senior Broker We often hear from clients who want good coverage and peace of mind knowing they won’t have any surprises in the event of a claim while on holidays. In Canada, where the health care system is funded through taxes, health care is not something we are used to spending money … Continued
There are four key factors that affect the cost of medical care, and ultimately, affect how much you pay for travel insurance: Age Length of your trip Health Destination In the video below we try to demystify the cost of travel insurance and help you find some ways to manage it.
Medical Questionnaires are a requirement for many insurance policies. With a little pre-planning, filling out the medical questionnaire can be an easy process. First of all, it’s important to understand how an insurance company will use the information you provide to them in the medical questionnaire. Insurance companies use a medical questionnaire to determine 3 … Continued
The medical underwriting process gives travellers who may not be eligible for standard travel insurance products, the option to be individually assessed and priced for a policy. Offered by some travel insurance companies, it’s the perfect option for anyone who is unsure of their medical conditions, or has received a medical diagnosis from their doctor. … Continued
Many people these days are bringing a pet when traveling south for the winter. Having your best friend with you can make a long trip much more enjoyable. Plus, you wouldn’t want your precious pooch freezing his tail off or cooped-up inside while you’re living it up in the great outdoors in beautiful weather. For … Continued
Changes in medication will have an effect on the stability period of the condition the medication is taken for. Any change in medication can be considered a change in treatment. It is important to notify your broker of all medication changes, no matter what kind it is. When it comes to travel insurance, an increase … Continued
When it comes to travel insurance and pre-existing conditions, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about how pre-existing conditions are not covered at all. Sometimes people incorrectly assume that their existing conditions would not be covered by a policy. However, most of the time pre-existing conditions can be covered, as long as you … Continued
Does your Credit Card or Group Plan provide adequate coverage? ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS! At Medi-Quote Insurance Brokers, we suggest that you speak to the insurance company that underwrites the insurance coverage of your Credit Card of Group Plan to get the answers to these very important questions: Am I covered for all Emergency Hospital/Medical … Continued
