Illness and Medical Insurance
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Txiki_Tales
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Hi everyone. At home in North Yorkshire for the first Sunday in weeks...with a glass of Malbec (the cup of tea ain't mine!) #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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I'm joining from a very blustery North East of England with a very sore knee. I fell over on a run this morning. Fitness is lethal!
JKatzaman
Joining #PTTravel chat from Maryland to talk with @kate_frankie about illness and medical insurance when traveling.
DawnCorleone
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot I was just there and I never realized that. 😂#PTTravel
Txiki_Tales
A1 I get an annual family policy (currently with InsureFor). On the face of it looks adequate but unfortunately you never know how good they are until you have to use them. Never, ever made a claim #pttravel
JKatzaman
A1 Even if you have good health insurance, be sure to check before you get too deep into planning if you'll still be covered wherever your trip takes you. #PTTravel
vickyinglis13
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Good evening! I'm a bit late and very distracted right now, as I completely forgot the time and I'm in the middle of making Yorkshire puddings to go with the beef I've got roasting. #pttravel
kate_frankie
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A1 I have my own personal travel insurance that I get annual good cover on for just over £100 and USA/Canada is included
I also have risk assessments to do for my company to get cover for my work trips. Medical cover is a good level and repatriation included
vickyinglis13
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales @kate_frankie Ooh lovely. I've just cracked open a merlot to *help* with the cooking #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A1 Even if you have good health insurance, be sure to check before you get too deep into planning if you'll still be covered…
Txiki_Tales
RT @vickyinglis13: @Txiki_Tales @kate_frankie Ooh lovely. I've just cracked open a merlot to *help* with the cooking #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @JKatzaman @JKatzaman Really good point. Also activities might not be covered like winter sports #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A1 I get an annual family policy (currently with InsureFor). On the face of it looks adequate but unfortunately you never…
kate_frankie
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales I'm pretty lucky that I haven't claimed and hope I don't have to #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @Txiki_Tales It always helps. The food somehow tastes better. #PTTravel
bemusedbackpack
A1 Travel insurance is just essential, there is no way around that https://t.co/1SM5RGH5nl #PTTravel
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @ManvsGlobe @heywhatsupcourt @CharlesMcCool @Txiki_Tales @RoamingRequired @dipyourtoesin @DawnCorleone @russellofearth @SidewalkSafari A1. I usually go with mid-range cover through Thomson. I’ve never had to make a claim though, so I have no idea if it’s actually any good. #PTTravel
heywhatsupcourt
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @ManvsGlobe @findinganeish @CharlesMcCool @Txiki_Tales @RoamingRequired @dipyourtoesin @DawnCorleone @russellofearth @SidewalkSafari A1. Hi Everyone! Ohhh travel insurance is good topic, love to know more about it cause I never get one, and thinking that its a good idea depending where. However I do always bring the basic meds just in case of emergency #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @bemusedbackpack: A1 Travel insurance is just essential, there is no way around that https://t.co/1SM5RGH5nl #PTTravel https://t.co/2uTg…
Txiki_Tales
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @vickyinglis13 If the wine is good, does it matter what the food is like? ;-) #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack Have you ever claimed against yours? I hear a lot of horror stories but I wonder how bad it can be #PTTravel
bemusedbackpack
replying to @heywhatsupcourt @heywhatsupcourt @kate_frankie @ManvsGlobe @findinganeish @CharlesMcCool @Txiki_Tales @RoamingRequired @dipyourtoesin @DawnCorleone @russellofearth @SidewalkSafari It is NEVER a good idea, and basic meds wont pay medical bills or emergency care funds #PTTravel
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Thanks very much! It’s been a gorgeous evening. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @heywhatsupcourt: @kate_frankie @ManvsGlobe @findinganeish @CharlesMcCool @Txiki_Tales @RoamingRequired @dipyourtoesin @DawnCorleone @ru…
bemusedbackpack
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @JKatzaman Tech like cameras and laptops are often left out of standard policies which most people don't realise until it is too late #PTTravel
vickyinglis13
A1. I have specific travel insurance from that includes cover for tall ship and offshore sailing voyages. It includes some other activities, but I also have additional insurance for trekking in mountain areas #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie @ManvsGlobe @heywhatsupcourt @CharlesMcCool @Txiki_Tales @RoamingRequired @dipyourtoesin @DawnCorleone @ru…
PalmTreeMusings
Hey everyone! I’m currently in the #Dubai airport, on a layover between #Maldives and #Mauritius #PTTravel
DawnCorleone
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2. Luckily, I’ve had no major illnesses or injuries while abroad. But I still purchase travel insurance because I’m sure some day my time will come for a mishap! #PTTravel
JKatzaman
A2 I picked up a parasite in the Philippines that I didn't realize until my arrival in Japan where life was quite a rush for a few days. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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The costs are crazy especially USA hospital charges or getting you back home
https://t.co/stnQ9PfOrX
bemusedbackpack
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2 I once got dengue fever in India, soon after this pic was taken. It was hell, and fully deserves its nickname breakbone fever! #PTTravel https://t.co/GPrVXdcNOc
Txiki_Tales
A2 I travelled a few times with atrial fibrilation - even when it got quite bad. I did have a specific policy at the time tho. Worst injury I've had travelling is a few cracked ribs...from trying to break a record on a bloody waterslide #pttravel
DawnCorleone
replying to @PalmTreeMusings @PalmTreeMusings That’s not such a bad place to be! I’ve heard that’s quite an airport. #PTTravel
PalmTreeMusings
A1. We have an insurance policy that is geared towards Americans living/traveling abroad. Basically we pay hospital bills/medical card and then get reimbursed. We’ve never had to use it. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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£35-45,000 for a flight back from East coast USA to UK unless you are covered in your travel insurance if you need medical attention & repatriation.
I remember a few go fund me pages raising money to get people back who didn't have insurance
kate_frankie
RT @PalmTreeMusings: A1. We have an insurance policy that is geared towards Americans living/traveling abroad. Basically we pay hospital bi…
Txiki_Tales
A2 cont. Fortunately the giardia I contracted in Cuba was right at the end of the trip. I did lose a stone and a half in weight in the few days after arriving home. Could do with a bit of that now. #pttravel
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2. I sprained my ankle in London but had the NHS to fall back on. Overseas the worst I’ve had to deal with is the runs. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales Hahaha typical competitive injury. I'd do something like that! 😄 #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @bemusedbackpack: @kate_frankie A2 I once got dengue fever in India, soon after this pic was taken. It was hell, and fully deserves its…
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A2 I picked up a parasite in the Philippines that I didn't realize until my arrival in Japan where life was quite a rush for…
kate_frankie
RT @vickyinglis13: A1. I have specific travel insurance from that includes cover for tall ship and offshore sailing voyages. It includes so…
bemusedbackpack
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie I can't stand those go fund me's, completely selfish and irresponsible #PTTravel https://t.co/L51PxMgWKb