For many Canadians, summer is the reward for a long winter. Whether you're visiting family in another province, heading to the United States, or taking a dream vacation overseas, travel should be about making memories, not worrying about unexpected medical bills.
Why Travel Medical Insurance Matters
Your provincial health plan offers only limited coverage outside your home province and often very little when travelling internationally. Even a minor medical emergency can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs. Imagine these real-life scenarios:
- You twist your ankle while hiking in Italy and require X-rays and treatment.
- Your child develops a severe ear infection while visiting Mexico.
- You experience chest pain during a road trip through the United States and need emergency testing and hospitalization.
- Your luggage is delayed, leaving you without medications and essentials.
- A family emergency forces you to cancel your trip before departure.
Without insurance, these unexpected events can quickly turn an enjoyable vacation into a costly experience.
Adventure Travel May Require Extra Attention
Planning a bucket-list experience like scuba diving, mountain climbing, parasailing, or backcountry trekking? Some activities may be considered high risk and may have specific limitations or exclusions.
Always review your policy details to make sure your planned activities are covered before you leave.
More Than Medical Coverage
Life happens, and travel insurance can protect more than just your health. EasyInsure’s most popular travel insurance package combines:
- Emergency medical coverage up to $5 million for out-of-province and out-of-country expenses
- Trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage
Protection for travel delays and baggage
- Optional trip delay upgrade
- Coverage options that can be extended to all travellers on your trip
- Fast and easy to buy online
Getting protected is simple. In about three minutes, you can:
- Enter your travel and personal information
- Choose the package and deductible that fit your needs
- Purchase your policy online
Enjoy Summer With Confidence
Travel insurance helps you focus on the fun, knowing you're protected if the unexpected happens. Whether your summer plans take you across Canada or around the world, a few minutes of preparation can provide valuable peace of mind.