Problems of Visitors to Canada and Medical Insurance

When visiting the beautiful country of Canada there are other things to be considered in addition to what roads to travel and what cities to visit. Canada has National Health Insurance for its residents but this does not apply to visitors. For this reason, everyone should be aware of the rules regarding visitors to Canada [...]

Why You Need Health Insurance When Visiting Canada

Canada has a universal public health insurance program (Medicare) that usually covers the cost of most injuries and illnesses for citizens, meaning that individuals requiring dental or medical attention can visit doctors and hospitals with no bills to pay. However, some areas of health care aren’t covered by the governmental plan and travellers from other [...]

Direct Vs. Online Purchase of Canada Medical Insurance Plans for Travel

Whether you travel for business or for a vacation, you may be faced with uncertainties when it comes to your health. While on your trip, there is a possibility that you might get sick or injured. In these cases, you would need protection from the expenses that you will incur for emergency medical care. This [...]

How much to lease a car (WITH insurance)?

How much is it to lease an economic car (in Canada please), with insurance calculated into the mix? I am willing to pay 4-500 altogether, is this enough? Practical examples from people who lease their car, with how much they pay, etc, would be most helpful. (I am a recent graduate at the verge of [...]

Will You Risk Not Having Health Insurance When Traveling To Canada?

Canada has a universal public health insurance program (Medicare) that usually covers the cost of most injuries and illnesses for citizens, meaning that individuals requiring dental or medical attention can visit doctors and hospitals with no bills to pay. However, some areas of health care aren’t covered by the governmental plan and travellers from other [...]

Travel Medical Insurance is Not an Option

Travel medical insurance is not an option. Travel medical insurance is not a luxury when you travel. You may think or rationalize – if it comes between the choice of a couple of nice meals on my vacation or travels or purchasing “optional” travel health medical insurance “I know that I will need/ enjoy that [...]

Why US Travelers Need to Buy Travel Medical Insurance When Traveling to Canada?

Unexpected accident and illness while on vacations and trips could be very frustrating. This is the reason why US travelers need to avail of a Travel Medical Insurance when traveling to Canada. All people who wish to travel may secure themselves with such insurance to avoid the untimely and costly medical expenses while [...]

Health Insurance for Canada Travel

While we as U.S. residents think often about travel insurance coverage when we’re traveling overseas we’re not so quick to worry about health insurance for Canada travel. This is especially true if our voyage to Canadian provinces is by car and not by air. We don’t expect to need health insurance for Canada travel to [...]