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Will there be safe and sufficient access to health services in my destination should I have a medical emergency (COVID-19 or otherwise)?

posted on 9:03 AM, February 24, 2021

Once you have considered the amount of coverage you need for COVID-19, it is equally important to consider if you will be able to access health care at your destination.  Travel insurers cannot guarantee or control the availability of emergency medical treatment even during non-pandemic times.  The pandemic continues to place high levels of strain on health care systems globally and, given demand by residents and visitors for medical treatment due to the COVID-19 and other reasons, areas with very good and usually very available health care are running at or over capacity. 

KNOW YOUR TRIP – Ask your provider and check available websites for details about travelling to your destination.