Comments on: Should you buy travel insurance when visiting Europe?

By: Christina Bernstein

Christina Bernstein — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:05:00 +0000

Good article. If the volcanos in Iceland blow up it affects flights, ditto for Mt. Etna in Italy. My colleagues could not return to the US for two weeks last time. It’s only 3-4% of the trip cost, well worth it what with change and bag fees.

By: Steve Solosky

Steve Solosky — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:38:40 +0000

Great article but a few things need to be emphasized. One is the cost if you need to be evacuated due to a medical emergency back to the United States from overseas. The cost will start in the tens of thousands, escalating into the hundred of thousands. You need this coverage. Secondly, if you travel overseas more than once a year, probably an annual travel insurance policy is most economical. Lastly, Medicaire and most likely your domestic health insurance policy is NO GOOD overseas.

Steve
http://www.travelingprofessor.com

By: Dream Holidays

Dream Holidays — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:52:27 +0000

Yes I agree, Travel insurance provided by Medicare does not cover foreign travel.

By: Libbie

Libbie — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 01:16:20 +0000

Anyone whose medical insurance is provided by Medicare should buy travel insurance. Medicare provides no coverage outside the U.S.

(signed) a retired travel agent