MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire-December 15, 2011)-candidate for holiday travelers feel more anxious about traveling abroad this year, according to an online survey conducted by the health insurance policy will cover the cost of their treatment if they fall ill or are injured while in other countries.
Reply: Different health insurance policy, but the costs associated with long-term hospital in foreign countries is not generally covered by major medical health insurance plans. Outside the United States, traditional health insurance policy can cover the costs of medical of some of the benefits of comprehensive, however, did not like the United States.
This happens mainly because of the health insurance companies have negotiated prices and domestic prices with caregivers at each level; from doctors and specialists, to the hospital and the emergency room. The same agreements and price negotiation of this agreement does not exist outside of the country. Contact your insurance company to find out if the medical insurance plan covers You for a great trip outside of the United States and if You would be addressed in case of emergency. If Your insurance policy does not cover You abroad, it is a good idea to consider purchasing travel insurance policy that does. There is a policy designed specifically to cover health expenses whilst outside of the United States.