ST. PETERSBURG,
Fla., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's
flu season is right around the corner, and according to
the CDC, this year's strain is predicted to be as bad as last
season. Leading travel insurance comparison company, Squaremouth,
explains how the flu is covered by travel insurance.
According to Squaremouth data, 64% of
travelers claim their biggest travel concern is getting sick
before or during their trip. To be able to cancel or end a trip
early and be paid back travel expenses, travelers need to have a
policy in place before getting sick. If a traveler is already sick
with the flu, it's too late for insurance.
Too Sick to Travel
If you get the flu
before your trip and are too sick to travel, you can be covered to
cancel your trip under the Trip Cancellation benefit. A
doctor's note or medical records showing that the traveler is too
sick to travel will be required when making a claim.
Travel Companion or Non-Traveling Family
Member is Sick
A common misconception is that travelers need
to be sick themselves to cancel their trip. You may be eligible for
cancellation coverage if your travel companion or family member
such as a spouse, parent, child or grandparent has the flu.
Too Sick to Continue
If you become so
sick that you can't carry on with your trip, you may be covered to
return home early and be reimbursed for unused trip expenses,
such as hotel stays, airfare, and excursions.
Treatment While Abroad
While it may be
well known that Medicare does not provide any coverage abroad,
people may not realize that many domestic health insurance policies
do not cover them abroad. Travel insurance is designed for this
purpose and can pay back travelers for medical treatment while
on vacation, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and
prescription medication.
All travel insurance providers on Squaremouth.com
offer 24 Hour Assistance Services to policyholders in the
event of an emergency.
About Squaremouth:
Squaremouth.com has insured over 3 million travelers. Using
Squaremouth's intuitive quoting and comparison engine,
award-winning support team, and verified customer reviews, travelers
can save time and money to find the best travel insurance policy for
their trip.
Available Topic Expert: Jenna Hummer is available for comment and
interview. jhummer@squaremouth.com
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