Forever Young has assembled this list of Canadian travel-health insurance companies, with information verified as of September, 2008.
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21st Century Travel Insurance Ltd.
Medicare International: product for Snowbirds with $5 million maximum
800-461-2100
Saveaway: new discount product with coverage of $50,000 or $200,000 with $500 deductible and 60 day limitation. There is some self insurance risk as full coverage may not be provided in all circumstances.
800-567-0021
21stcenturytravelins.com
Advantage Long Stay Emergency Medical Insurance
Variety of plans geared for Snowbirds up to age 89.
800-245-5336 (press 1)
advantage4travel.ca
email: tellmemore@advantage4travel.ca
AIG Travel Guard Canada
Plans available for senior travellers.
866-878-0191 or 416-628-6765
travelguard.ca
Association Of Mature Canadians Medi-Select Advantage
Single Trip Coverage with No Age Limit and deductible options for 55-plus
Multi-Trip Annual Plans and All Inclusive Annual Plans available.
Canada Plan: out of province within Canada with no medical questionnaire.
55 to 74 Vacation Plan: up to 15 days outside of Canada with no medical questionnaire.
800-667-0429 or 416-601-0429
4benefits.ca
Atto And Associates
Loyalty and Companion discounts
Healthy traveller coverage
Snowbird coverage
Pre-existing medical condition covered with written confirmation
800-263-9683 or 905-890-1412
attoinsurance.com
Blue Cross
Plans available for all ages and needs
416-646-2585 or (outside Toronto) 866-732-2583
useblue.com
Broker Advantage Inc.
One of the pioneers in Snowbird travel insurance in Canada with extensive knowledge and experience in all forms of travel, medical and long-term-care insurance.
877-294-1810
brokeradvantageinc.com
CAA Travel & Medical Insurance
Daily plans plus 15 & 30 day annual plans
Trip cancellation/interruption plans
866-286-9232
caasco.com
Canadian Snowbird Association (Medipac International)
Medical Benefits up to $2,000,000 U.S.
Claim free discounts for new purchasers as well as existing clients
Co-Insurance
Buy-What-You-Need" Top-Ups
MedipacPLUS Endorsement (call for details)
Personalized quotation for individuals not eligible to buy and to cover pre-existing conditions that do not meet our stability requirements
888-MEDIPAC (633-4722)
medipac.com
CIBC Travel Medical Insurance
CIBC customers only
Instant coverage under age 55 or 55- 74 travelling for less than 23 days with no pre-existing medical conditions. Coverage for pre-existing conditions, or age 55-74 travelling for 23 or more days or are age 75-79 with a few health-related questions over the phone. Age 80 or greater must complete medical questionnaire.
800-281-9109
cibc.com/ca/travel
Carp Travel Insurance
Early Bird deadline: October 1
Trip cancellation insurance is included in the annual plan
New Canada-Only Plans require no medical exam.
Relaxed many pre-existing medical conditions. Deductible options can save up to 45%.
877-566-6805
carpinsurance.ca
Cross Border Financial Services
Independent brokers with multi-company representation.
No risk refused.
416-663-4066
Desjardins Financial Security Travel Insurance
Age 55 or over, call to determine eligibility.
866-525-5247
dsf-dfs.com
Destination: Travel Health Plans
For individuals who meet eligibility requirements: choice of 4 rating classifications based on medical qualifications
Single daily rated plans; top up available; annual and multi-trip plans
800-337-3532
pdadmin.com
ETFS Medi-Select Advantage
Early bird deadline October 1
No age limit
Multi-Trip Annual Plans plus Single Trip Daily Plans
Canada Plan: within Canada with no medical questionnaire
55 to 74 Vacation Plan: up to 15 days outside of Canada with no medical questionnaire
Medical Underwriting Plan: for those not eligible for the Standard Plan
800-680-3837
etfsinc.com
Golden Age Insurance TravelProtect
Specializing in travel insurance since 1994 with a wide array of plans for the healthy, fairly healthy, not-so-healthy and hard to insure. Quotes customized for clients based on age, trip duration and medical conditions.
800-387-0339
Good Holiday Travel Insurance
Broker with many options and products available to suit individual needs
800-667-7267
cartmalinsurance.com
Good Sam
For Good Sam Club members only
888-237-1177
goodsamclub.com
Grey Power Travelwell
Annual plan covers multiple trips of up to 30 days each for one low premium, competitive pricing for only one trip a year.
Grandchildren covered at no extra charge
All-inclusive plan includes: Trip cancellation; Trip interruption; Baggage loss, damage or delay
TRAVELWELL DISTINCT is an additional product designed for trips longer than 30 days; people over 74 and those with more complex needs.
866 533 3303
or 519 974 6769
greypower.com
Ingle/Imagine Insurance
All-Inclusive Travel Plan includes up to $5,000,000 CDN and 24/7 assistance
Trip Cancellation; Trip Interruption; Baggage Loss, Delay or Damage options
800-360-3234
ingleinsurance.com
IMG Patriot Travel Medical Insurance
Patriot America provides coverage for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country for a minimum of 5 days up to a maximum of two years.
Applicants age 65 or older must meet eligibility requirements
800-628-4664
imglobal.com
Journeyman Travel Protection
Coverage up to $2 million
Pre-existing conditions covered for trips up to 35 days up to age 70
Age 71-plus or longer trips require medical information
416-340-2314
Manulife Coverme Travel Insurance
Emergency Medical; Travel Canada Emergency Medical; Trip Cancellation & Interruption; and
All Inclusive plans available.
On-line quote and application.
800-COVERME (800-268-3763)
coverme.com
McLennan Group
Early bird deadline October 1
Companion discounts and optional trip cancellation insurance
Deductible options \ can save up to 45%
Flexible coverage tailored to medical needs
Medically underwritten plans available if not eligible for regular plans
No age limit
No medical questionnaire under age 55
866-566-1461
Medicare International Travel Health Insurance
See 21st Century Travel Insurance
800-461-2100
Medisecure Travel Companion
New this year travel cancellation and interruption and baggage loss are options offered as add-ons to the policy.
800-268-6703
NAL Path Inc.
No deductible
30 day multiple trip coverage
Coverage for business and pleasure
800-387-2298
nalinsurance.com
PrimeLink Travel Insurance
Favourable rates and plan qualification for those with high blood pressure, asthma and high cholesterol with flexible medication change allowances. Low premiums for smokers and non-smokers as well as a range of coverage and deductible options.
866-380-3004
primelinktravelinsurance.ca
RBC Insurance
Classic Medical
Under 60 years of age unlimited coverage for eligible emergency medical expenses.
TravelCare® Medical
60 years or older unlimited coverage for eligible emergency medical expenses. Medical questionnaire determines the TravelCare category -- HealthSelect, Gold, Silver Plus, Silver and Bronze.
Bronze coverage includes a $200 US deductible per claim.
800-387-4357
rbcinsurance.com
Sanderson Travel Insurance
Broker specializing in the Snowbird market with variety of plans available for any age and length of trip.
877-226-8728
Southbound Travel Insurance
No age limits and very low rates for ages 75 and 80
Age based on the date of application.
Daily Rate Tables - only pay for days required
Most Cancers eligible for coverage
Optional Upgrade of coverage for pre-existing conditions from 12 months to a 6 month stability period on Bronze and Standard Plans.
If a pre-existing condition is unstable on departure, but the required stability period is satisfied during the trip, coverage for that condition will come into effect.
877-665-8553
travelmedicaloffice.com
Tour Med Travel Insurance
Emergency Travel Medical Insurance for the 50-plus market
Competitive Snowbird rates
Early bird discount (5%) to Sept 30
Additional discounts for 2 travellers and for claims free repeat Tour Med clients
Second level underwriting program for high-risk individuals with pre-existing conditions which allows a personalized offer based on information from a doctor.
No age cap
For policies 30 days plus there is a built in $1500 coverage for round trip return to Canada to deal with an family, home or business emergency.
$2 million coverage includes $2500 for accidental death
800-268-9633
tourmed.ca
Travel Insurance Coordinators
Various travel plans. Call to find a broker.
800-465-4279
travelinsurance.ca
Travel Insurance Made Easy (Time)
Lock in your health - A Unique Benefit: Each year, many people are diagnosed with a new medical condition which puts them into a more expensive rate table. Locking-in with a $50 per person deposit, guaranteed the rate not to not change as long as the client remains eligible for coverage.
TIME includes a FREE 10-day annual plan that covers the first 10 days of every additional trip taken in the year (not included for persons age 80-plus or those topping-up coverage).
Special benefit for retired civil servants.
800-500-2947
travelmedicaloffice.com
Travel Insurance Specialists
Coverage up to age 94, including coverage for pre-existing conditions that are stable.
800-563-0314
tis.ca
Travel Medical Insurance Through TD Canada Trust
Annual plans for frequent travellers.
55-plus travelling for 18 days or more, or those 85-plus must call 416-977-2039, or 800-293-4941 for an individual quotation for new insurance. Those with Annual Plan coverage who want to buy extended coverage for more than 17 days must call 800-359-6704 or the U.S., or collect to 416-977-5040 from outside Canada and U.S.
800-293-4941
tdinsurance.com
Travel Medical Plan
Early Bird Offer until Sept. 30: Lock-in low rates and a free $0 deductible with a $50 deposit.
Various plans for pre-existing medical conditions coverage plus option to upgrade stability period from 12 to 3 months for 10% more (not available for conditions requiring hospitalization in the previous 12 months).
Special benefit for retired civil servants.
800-550-1295
travelmedicaloffice.com
Travel Underwriters
Various travel insurance plans geared to the Snowbird market.
800-663-5389
travelunderwriters.com
Travellers' Choice
Free Annual Plan for persons age 80 and under.
No age limits.
Age based on the date of application.
Unique coverage for unstable pre-existing medical conditions.
Early bird offer to Aug. 28.
800-665-8553
tc.travelmedicaloffice.com/
