CruisinFinsUp Posted June 16, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) Hi, EDITED I just noticed the US thread by Steve Dasseos. His answers are US only. So I'll edit this to ask ONLY about Canadian - Ontario residents- insurance. --- I'm wondering if anyone has done any current research on travel insurance - both health and cancellation - for travel from now on. I had read news items a couple months ago that said some insurance was specifically excluding coverage for Covid related issues but I haven't seen anything since. I'm curious if anyone has seen any current policies (Princess or other) and what they say. Thanks in advance! Edited June 16, 2020 by cruisintoddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud_Shark Posted June 17, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2020 All I was told over the phone from an insurance seller (big box) was that until Canada lifts the "No travel advisory", they will not be insuring for any COVID related expenses if we travel. Not sure if this is the same with other companies. Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinFinsUp Posted June 18, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Thanks. I've tried to call some places but been on hold forever and given up. I think most are dealing with claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_thunderbird Posted June 18, 2020 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2020 My work policy isn't covering outside of BC! My insurance policy from my BMO MasterCard won't cover any bill, regardless of type, for Covid related items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted June 18, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Too soon to know what changes are coming. In Ontario our borders are closed I wouldn’t mind a rebate for the months we cannot travel. On my annual Alliance travel medical policy. My car insurance company is giving one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyInVan Posted June 18, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) Yes, private insurance won't cover covid risk. That's because the cost of a stay in a quarantine ICU is very expensive. The premium charged by the insurance companies is trivial. And, insurance companies are reluctant to provide coverage at any price because the risk posed by a new disease is unknown. Rather, Canadian and European travelers need to depend on their public universal insurance. As I understand it, the provinces have a reciprocal arrangement for their residents. So, it is possible to travel with medical protection anywhere n Canada. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/medical-services-plan/moa_11.pdf Ditto for the Europeans and their national health programs. Not surprising that the European cruise companies will likely be the first to restart. Edited June 18, 2020 by HappyInVan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted June 18, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I agree with the above. As long as the federal government has a travel restriction advisory, all insurers have an "out" to exclude anything related to COVID-19. Check with the provider, but if you are able to travel, you should be able to find that coverage is good for anything else. Depends on your risk tolerance - will you catch it and will you require medical attention/intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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