Any comprehensive annual travel insurance that you recommend? I am a frequent flyer...Is there any good and comprehensive annual travel insurance plan that you recommend?

Good travel insurance plan for Canadians? I will be travelling to Asia for 6 months, and apparently travel insurance is a lot more expensive than I had planned for. I'm 19, and I don't have a membership anywhere....does anyone know of any reasonably priced places I can go to get travel insurance?

Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for Travel to USA? My parents are travelling to USA in feb, 2008. I just want to know whether travel insurance is mandatory for international travellers coming to USA on family visits? If yes, may i have some insurance plans from reputable companies (at lower cost) which have good customer reviews? I heard that "Travelers Liberty" plan is quite cheap and good for short trip, but don't know about the reputation and claim settlement efficiency of the company who is offering this plan.

Where should I get travel insurance from for my mother in law? India or US? My MIL is traveling from India to US for 6 months. I did a quick analysis of the insurance plans available in India for her and they dont seem to be adequate. Most of them have a deductible of USD 400 or above and the providers here are mostly unknown. Any suggestions of whom to look for either in India or in US? Thanks in advance for your time.

Travel Insurance -- Messa/Blue Cross Blue Shield, am I covered? Hi there! My mom is a teacher who has Messa/Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. I'm planning a trip to Asia this summer, and was curious to see whether or not there was any international travel coverage with her plan. I'm planning on calling the insurance company sometime within the next week, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this? Thanks so much!

travel insurance? I need advice because I get conflicting advice from travel programmes. Dr Hilary Jones (TV doctor) said aswell as your travel agents insurance you should also take out separate insurance if your traveling to the States. We are planning our next holidays to Miami next year after this year we had a fantstic time in Orlando we want to travel to Miami next year. But this year my mother (who will be traveling with me) has found out she has type 2 Diabetis and has to take tablets. Aswell as our travel agents insurance should we also take out separate insurance because I know that medical treatment in the States is very expensive. Or would the travel agents like AXA insurance from Thomsons travel agents would be adequate. Thanks for your very helpful replies I can't decide which answer to choose.

Which medical insurance plan other than student & travel insurance has cashless network hospital abroad?

Travel insurance - which plan to pick? My husband and I are going on a trip to Disney in May. I'd rather spend a little money now and not need a policy than not pay anything and regret it if anything comes up. I've checked many sites, and I'll be going through squaremouth.com - but how do I know which policy is best? Should I go for the ones that cover delays with less time(6 hours vs 8 hours) or more money for lost baggage, or should I just go with the one that offers the most at the cheapest price?

World travel insurance for Canadians without provincial health insurance? World travel insurance for Canadians without provincial health insurance I am looking for an international backpacker medical travel insurance provider that doesn't let the fact that my MSP (or similar provincial health insurance) is no longer valid. I have been out of Canada for 3 years and certain insurance providers require a provincial plan from the home country of the traveler to be in effect before providing insurance. I need to find a reasonably priced alternative catering to backpack travel (without the requirment of needing to return home withing a period of time). My MSP is no longer valid. Thx.

I am planning a cruise to Italy and was wondering if I should purchase the travel insurance? I would rather not. I plan on going no matter what. Does the insurance cover if the trip is canceled because of acts of war?

Should I buy travel insurance? I am going to spend next summer (2 1/2 months) in Europe to study at a university and do a little bit of travelling. I am planning on taking my laptop, digital camera, and other miscellaneous (but valuable, at least to me, items). Should I get travel insurance? I am scared of my electronics being damaged, or even moreso, stolen. How should I go about getting travel insurance? Thank you very much for your advice.

I am a uk based non uk resident where can i get travel insurance from? hi, Im originally from Zambia but currently in the uk on a work permit. I am planning on goin to spain next month, where can i get my travel insurance from? Most places i have looked at are for UK residents only!

Skiing travel Insurance? Hi there, I just needed some information about which travel insurance would be the best to cover our group wishing to go skiing end of January. There are 4 people planning to travel together. Two of them are over 65 years of age (one of them has diabetes) and the other two 28 and 32 years old. This will hopefully be our first of many trips, hence we are looking for an annual policy. Please advice.

Does the Ontario Health Insurance Plan provide enough insurance to the traveler? OHIP say they insure you when you are traveling. Is the insurance any good? Or do i need extra private travel insurance?

Do I get my travel insurance before or after I book my flight? I was planning on getting it afterwards but noticed that it covers costs if your trip is cancelled so would this mean I have to get the insurance first?

Name a few reputable travel insurance companies? I am planning a vacation soon and have invested a ton of money in it and have been told by many that I should get vacation insurance. Who do I buy it from?

Need to find travel insurance -- help!? My fiance and I are going on our honeymoon to Jamaica in October and we need to get travel insurance. We'll be there from 10/6-10/13. We are flying with United/US Airways, which is part of the reason we want insurance (in the event of a cancelled flight). Mostly we are just looking for something that will protect our trip/costs in the event that something is cancelled or delayed or something (not necessarily travel medical insurance). I've been looking at the various travel insurance sites and comparing plans/prices, but I have no idea what I'm looking for. I know if a price is too much or not, but as far as coverage I want/need/etc. I'm clueless. Help!!!

question regarding travel insurance? planning a fall trip to cozumel, during hurricane season. with this fact, and so many airlines cancelling flights, what are your thoughts on springing for travel insurance? suggested company? normal cost?

What is travel insurance? I'll be planning a trip to Key West during hurricane season, flying Southwest. Will having travel insurance make a difference should a hurricane hit, or is that up to the policies of the airline?

Can anyone reccomend a travel/health insurance for a working/holiday ski season in Canada? I am also backpacking for 7 weeks and am not planning to come back to the UK.

travel insurance and travel agencies? ok, i want to go to jordan in late april/ early may. i am planning to buy the tickets myself online from jetblue and royal jordanian airlines. or should i use a travel agent insited? can u give me a good company for this? and what is travel insurance?

What is a good internationally health insurance plan for a college student? My 18 year old daughter is going on a nonprofit church trip to Amsterdam and I am wondering if you could recommend a low cost health insurance plan to cover her while she travels overseas for six months?

School Group Travel Insurance? I'm planning a trip for 6 students and myself to France this summer. We don't want to go with a tour group and haven't had any problems until now. I'm looking for a company that will give use both liability insurance and medical coverage during our trip. Does anyone have any advice?

Indian or USA Insurance from Student going to USA for long term higher education? Would like to know which is a better Insurance cover to take for students, while travelling for studies abroad. The Student Insurance in India provide various covers which the US plans dont provide, and the USA Student Medical Insurance plans have coverages which are University Compliant. How do we resolve this.

Help with Travel Insurance? Hi, i was just about to get some travel insurance from the post office today for my trip to faliraki in the summer, but the lady said did i understand that i wont be covered if i was drunk when i hurt myself. But clearly if i am going to hurt myself its gonna be when im drunk as im goin with a group of 10 lads and we plan to get trashed, is there any travel insurance that covers me when im drunk? Thanks in advance

I am planning to go to New York next month. do I need to take travel insurance.? How do I choose the right one Yeah I am travelling for the first time to US from New Zealand. Its a 5 week trip ... I am not rich and don't have much to fall back on...so am anxious about the trip.... if I fall sick, if I miss a flight etc.

Best place to find travel insurance for Canadian travelling to the US? Planning on visiting the US for a couple of months, like a winter snowbird, and wondering wear the best place to get travel insurance would be. Banks? Online?

Insurance when traveling (not necessarily travel insurance)? I will be out of the country for five months working on my travel website http://www.bombasticlife.com where I do trave review of hotels, restaurants, people I meet along they way and different gadgets that I use while traveling and need to have medical insurance incase something happens. I'm not looking for travel insurance that will cover me incase my trip is canceled but for medical coverage incase I get sick or have an accident, something like a major medical plan. Any ideas or suggestions?

Indian or USA Insurance from Student going to USA for long term higher education? Would like to know which is a better Insurance cover to take for students, while travelling for studies abroad. The Student Insurance in India provide various covers which the US plans dont provide, and the USA Student Medical Insurance plans have coverages which are University Compliant. How do we resolve this.

how many miles into mexico does a regular car insurance cover? i plan on traveling down there but am not sure if my insurance will cover me or if i should buy an extra one.

Travel Insurance? I am a british citizen, planning on visiting the US for about 80 days. What I am looking for is good, cheap, reliable travel insurance. I've seen some quotes that cost as much as the flight itself so any assistance would be appreciated. --Thanks.

Concerned recipient regarding Employment Insurance and investigating a travel? I am currently an EI recipient. When I was still employed, I had a planned a one-week vacation outside of Canada however I lost my job, and still ended up going on the trip. I received a questionnaire from the investigation centre stating to complete the questionnaire and that there may have been an overpayment and a penalty could be imposed. Can anyone tell me the possible outcome of this? What would be the penalty owed?

which insurance to buy? I'm an indonesian working in singapore now. Which insurance companies can offer me the complete insurance coverage and I'd like to have an option that in the event I'm moving back to my home country before the insurance plan is over, I can still continue to it? I'v ehard about great eastern or prudential, but hv no one to contact here * by complete insurance coverage, I meant medical, hospitalisation, accidental death and permanent disability thing... also probably an option which covers repatriation of dead body ( like in travel insurance)? an old man riding bicycle got hit by a car and is instantly killed near my office today, and this totally freak me out....please help, thks

which insurance to buy? I'm an indonesian working in singapore now. Which insurance companies can offer me the complete insurance coverage and I'd like to have an option that in the event I'm moving back to my home country before the insurance plan is over, I can still continue to it? I'v ehard about great eastern or prudential, but hv no one to contact here * by complete insurance coverage, I meant medical, hospitalisation, accidental death and permanent disability thing... also probably an option which covers repatriation of dead body ( like in travel insurance)? an old man riding bicycle got hit by a car and is instantly killed near my office today, and this totally freak me out....please help, thks

Expatriates - What Kind of International Health Insurance do You Have? I've been living abroad for 20 years now, and have depended on local national insurance. But now I'm looking for more comprehensive health and life insurance (got married, finally, a couple of years ago). I do a lot of travelling, and I soon I will relocate to another country. One medical Insurance plan I'm considering is called "International Health Insurance danmark" (IHI), part of an organization called "British United Provident Association" (BUPA). Has anyone heard of this? Or can you recommend any other companies? Thanks a million!

What should I do for health insurance when studying or working in South Korea? I plan to travel to South Korea, either to teach English or study at a university. What sort of health insurance options do I have for studying or working abroad? By the way, I live in the U.S. When I spoke with Blue Cross in my state, they told me that I have to be a resident of my state to maintain coverage, and that it's "iffy" whether I could maintain coverage while abroad. So, I'm wondering what other options there are.

ABC Demands ‘Answers’ on U.S. Health Insurance Ills; Ignores Canadian Problems? ABC Demands ‘Answers’ on U.S. Health Insurance Ills; Ignores Canadian Problems On Monday’s "Good Morning America," the ABC program shifted into full advocacy mode as anchor Chris Cuomo investigated the health insurance industry. A week after the network promoted Michael Moore’s new documentary "Sicko" for over 21 minutes, co-host Diane Sawyer announced that, regarding health care, the program was demanding "some answers" with a new segment. According to Sawyer, the series is "for you, for all of us." At the close of the report, the ABC anchor even pleaded with the audience for examples of nefarious health care companies: Diane Sawyer: "...If you have an insurance company policy, a question that you want to raise, you want us to tackle something that you think the insurance companies are doing, you write to us. You let us know about it. ABCNews.com. We are on the case." And while Cuomo was "on the case" of a woman who had difficulty getting her insurance company to approve a much needed eye surgery, there has been no similar look at Canadian horror stories where government run health care made one woman with breast cancer wait three months for radiation treatment. A report by the Canadian Fraser Institute found that the average wait time in that country to see a general practitioner was 17.7 weeks. One such incident found a woman waiting over three months to receive radiation therapy for breast cancer: A similar lawsuit was filed in Quebec on behalf of 10,000 women with breast cancer who were forced into long waits for radiation therapy. Anahit Cilinger was one such patient. After having a lymph node removed in October 1999, she was put on a waiting list for radiation therapy. Three months later and with no end to the waiting in sight, she traveled to her native Turkey and paid $12,000 for the treatment. Sawyer began the piece by proclaiming "a GMA commitment to take a hard look at the health insurance industry, to get some answers about those policies we keep hearing about, about what happens to sick people in a time of need." One would assume that such a commitment would include investigating long wait times and other ramifications of adopting government controlled plans. The case of Shannon Dagher, the woman featured in the GMA piece, is certainly sad. After being diagnosed with a rare eye disorder, Ms. Dagher needed a surgery to prevent blindness. Instead, her insurance company, Blue Cross, launched an investigation into her claim. (They ultimately payed for the surgery.) But while unfortunate, it’s no less real then that of Canadians who must resort to leaving the country to obtain treatment. Sawyer describe the "GMA Gets Answers" segment as a new feature, one that viewers should expect to see again. Hopefully, the ramifications of universal health care will also be discussed. Michael Moore’s appearances promoting his new health care movie, "Sicko," can be found here and here. A transcript of the segment, which aired at 7:39am on June 18, follows: 7:20am tease Diane Sawyer: "And we got word this woman's health insurance company was threatening to cancel her coverage when she needed it the most, so GMA went into action. She's not the only one and we're going to get some answers." 7: 30am tease Sawyer: "And coming up in this half hour, this is one of those stories that has Americans up in arms about insurance companies. You're going to meet a young woman whose doctors say that she needs surgery or she could go blind. But her insurance company threatened to cancel her coverage. Why? A controversial practice. This morning, Chris Cuomo's on the case. It's our new series 'GMA Gets Answers,' for her and for you, for all of us." 7:39am Sawyer: "Well, today we are announcing a GMA commitment to take a hard look at the health insurance industry, to get some answers about those policies we keep hearing about, about what happens to sick people in a time of need. Today, you're going to hear about something called rescission. It is a controversial practice where insurance companies retroactively cancel the policy, often after you're trying to make a claim. Chris Cuomo here again with the story of a young woman who faced a real crisis. Her sight was at risk." ABC Graphic: "GMA Gets Answers: Can Your Insurance Be Taken Away?" Cuomo: "Absolutely. Now, as background, in this country there are thousands of people purchase their own insurance. They don't get it through a union or through their work. The young woman you're about to meet has a story that could happen to any of them. According to the industry's, the insurance industry's own estimates, thousands of similar rescission investigations into policy holders occur every year. And most of them lose their coverage as a result. It's a frightening practices you might miss in the fine print of your health insurance policy. Shannon Dagher, a 22-year-old college student, says she was at the eye doctor for a check-up last November, one month after her new insurance policy kicked in when she received terrible news." Shannon Dagher (Denied Insurance): "I was diagnosed with a very rare disorder It's called pseudo tumor cerebri. It basically looks and acts like a brain tumor." Cuomo: "Now, Shannon's doctors say she needs surgery or she may go blind." Dagher: "I'm petrified of the thought of going blind. I've never been sick before in my life. And now, in the past six months, I've started to lose my peripheral vision and I'll never get that back." Cuomo: "But instead of authorizing the surgery, here insurer, Blue Cross of California stopped processing her bills. The company, whose slogan is 'Put the power of blue to work for you,' instead launched and investigation into Shannon. It threatened to cancel her coverage if she had failed to disclose accurate information about her health, like headaches on her original application. But look at Shannon's Blue Cross application. It lumps headaches with more serious conditions like epilepsy, paralysis, stroke, all in one question. She didn't have any of those serious conditions, so she checked no." Dagher: "I never lied to Blue Cross on my application. At the time when I got the insurance, I had no knowledge that anything was wrong with me." Cuomo: "Legislators around the country are paying attention to this little known practice. The state of Connecticut has just passed a law to make it harder for health insurers to pass rescind policies." Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal: "These instances are hardly isolated or random. They are part of a pattern, a prevalent practice in this industry that very simply has to be stopped." Cuomo: "Just getting an insurance company to talk about rescission is not easy. It's Chris Cuomo from ABC News. The best we could do was get Blue Cross on the phone. Why do you rescind a policy?" Voice of Shannon Troughton (Wellpoint Spokesperson): "It's an very important tool for us to address any identified issues of abuse or misrepresentation. Anyone who causes fraud in the system increases the costs of health care for all of our members." Cuomo: "We called eight other insurers. None would talk to us on camera and referred us to their trade group. Isn't this about saving money for the company?" Susan Pisano (America's Health Insurance Plans): "Health insurers pay large claims and pay millions of dollars in claims every day." Cuomo: "Isn't it a little fishy though that this rescission review process only begins after someone files a claim? Isn't that suspicious? You know, why don't you just do it when I'm applying in the first place, figure out whether I'm telling you the truth, like most industries. Here, I filed a claim because I'm sick and now you start looking at me?" Pisano: "Well, here's the way it- Here's the way it work. Here is the way it works. A policy is rescinded only if someone could have known that the condition existed, they were asked about it on the application and they didn't provide the information." Cuomo: "GMA went back to Blue Cross for clarification on Shannon Dagher's case. What really surprised us was that shortly after we asked about Shannon's policy, she learned that her investigation was complete and her policy would not be canceled. Then, Blue Cross denied Shannon's policy had ever even been considered for rescission. It said in a statement to GMA, 'Although she may have received a letter from us indicating a review was being conducted in the past, her policy was not rescinded. For you to report that this member's issues are in any way linked to rescission would be erroneous and misleading.' But Blue Cross had sent Shannon multiple letters telling her that the, quote, 'rescission review process was under way.' And while Blue Cross says it sent Shannon this letter telling her the review was complete, Shannon tells us she never got anything in the mail." Cuomo: "You're the trade group. You're speaking for them. They don't want to talk to me about it. All they say is 'Don't say she was rescinded,' but she was going through that review process. She wasn't getting her claim paid." Pisano: "The companies we represent understand full well the impact of the process of rescission. It must be terribly disruptive, especially at a time when somebody is sick." Cuomo: "Like Shannon, who recently had to drop out of college because of her sickness and hopes her insurance company will not add any more to her troubles." Dagher: "To be accused of fraud when I have no defenses, when I'm sick and when I'm relying on the coverage that they promised me and that is due to me, it really shakes my faith in humanity and the good of people." Cuomo: "But there is some good news. The company authorized the surgery. Shannon, who has a basic policy with a high deductible, did not file suit. And just recently, Blue Cross of California did authorize the surgery that surgery that may save her vision, so remember that. And a California attorney is currently settling a class action suit against Blue Cross of California. The settlement will require the insurer to prove there was intentional misrepresentation before they can cancel a problem. The insurer is denying any wrongdoing but has agreed to revise and clarify the application policy filled out by potential clients." Sawyer: "So, after we started looking into it, word came-" Cuomo: "Yes. We're not saying cause and effect, but we started looking into it. All of a sudden they started saying that's not even going on what you said was going on, but Shannon certainly thought it was." Sawyer: "Well, we want to let everyone out there know that if you have an insurance company policy, a question that you want to raise, you want us to tackle something that you think the insurance companies are doing, you write to us. You let us know about it. ABCNews.com. We are on the case."

Travel insurance for existing conditions and dangerous activities? Hi I am looking for some travel insurance (I am based in the UK) to cover me doing hazardous activities, (I am planning to do the Inca Trail in Peru next year, which is trekking over 2000 m.) I have what would be classed as an existing medical condition, as I broke my ankle and tore the ligaments in it this year, but I obviously need the ankle covered if I am trekking!! Does anyone have any ideas?? I can find companies to cover one or the other, but not both! Thanks in advance!

how many miles into mexico does a regular auto insurance cover? i plan on traveling down there but am not sure if my insurance will cover me or if i should buy an extra one.

How can I get travel insurance when booking through online travel agents (travelocity, expedia..)? My grandfather is very ill, and may leave us any day now. I am planning on going to Israel for the summer, but would like to purchase travel insurance to be safe. I only see the option for "Ticket Protector Plus", which states: "Satisfaction Guarantee: Within 10 days of purchasing the program, Access America will process a full refund of premium to you, as long as you have not already departed on your trip or filed a claim. No refunds shall be paid to you after 10 days of purchasing the program." I only get a refund if I cancel within 10 days of purchasing the program? That sounds a bit off and unreasonable. Does anyone know of a website that offers a better travel insurance?

What does it cost to fly a deceased person back from abroad? I am planning to purchase travel insurance for my grandmother and various insurance carriers state they cover 3000 to 10000 to fly remains back to the originating location. Is this enough or will I have additional costs above 10 K?

When you travel abroad (Europe, S America), do you use your US health insurance if you need medical care? I am planning two trips for later this year and I am wondering how health care works when in a European countyry or S. America. Does my US health insurance mean anything there or work there? Do I buy temporary insurance in the country where I am?

I am looking for travel Insurance advice for a family member who had cancer (ewings sarcoma)? Me and my fiancee are looking to get married in Cuba next year, before we plan the wedding I want to make sure my loved one's can go too. My sister has finished all her treatment after being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, and now just has to get once a month check ups for the next five years. She is my maid of honor so I am not getting married without her and my mum there. I was looking for advice for insurance for her as it seems to be a nightmare, Hoping someone out there maybe knows more than what we do and get some good advice?! We are all Uk citizens, Thanks for reading my question.

looking for a good travel insurance that covers all...cost of flights..cost of hotel..medical expenses...? we live in ireland....planning a few holidays next year including USA...and south east asia.....can you get cover for the whole year

Can a Canadian get insurance for medical treatment in the US? I have had a chronic medical condition for the last few years - and the Canadian doctors have not helped me at all. I plan on going to the US for a second opinion and for any tests they'll want done. Can I get insurance to help cover the cost somewhat? (This is not the same as travel insurance or emergency insurance.) Also no doctor in Canada is forwarding me down there - I am going by my own choice. I don't know if this is considered a "pre-existing condition" though. My doctors say its nothing. But I have had stomach problems for the last few years.

Is it possible for a UK resident to get car insurance in the US? I am planning to travel to the US for 2 months and was hoping to buy a car in California and drive it to New York. I have been trying to find out if will be possible to get insurance since I am not a resident of the US and it is looking increasingly difficult. I contacted Progressive Insurance company in the US and they said that I would have to have an address plus they would be unable to write a policy as the laws change between states and I would be travelling between states. Is there anything I can do to get around this?

how many miles into mexico does a regular car insurance cover? i plan on traveling down there but am not sure if my insurance will cover me or if i should buy an extra one.

Travelling away for long time = lose national insurance contributions ? I'm planning on travelling away from England to Cambodia for 6months - 1 year. Can someone enlighten me as whether i need to continue paying national insurance or whether i'll lose all my contributions i have made over the last 15 years. Thanks in advance for your advice.

Can a couple with a gross income of 130000 usd/year b4 tax live comfortably? How much? can we afford a good house, health insurance, retirement plan and travelling a lot?

Is it worth buying the priceline Hotel Cancellation insurance? I am planning a trip to chicago with the name your own price feature. I will be spending in the neiborhood of 480-640 for a hotel for 8 days. If the amount is 500 or over, should I consider the $40 travel cancellation/interruption insurance? If I don't, I think I am stuck if I have to cancel for illness. Of course it is a vacation, so I would still go unless I had something devistating.

Medicare suppliment health insurance? I travel all over the country and am soon to be on medicare. Which is the best supplimental health insurance plan for me?

Travel Insurance, couple 69 & 68, world travel, up to 90 days??? World trip planned - 84 days duration, aged 69 & 68 UK residents. Where are the insurers please?

Can someone please explain how health insurance works to me? Ok, I realize this question shows how ignorant I am about the real world, so I'm embarrassed but I have to be honest: I have no idea how health insurance works other than that it covers certain medical expenses! I'm just getting out of college so I am not used to having to deal with this. I know you pay a monthly fee, but what is a deductible? How does this work? For example, say a company charges $50/month with a $2,500 deductible fee...when would I have to pay the $2,500, if ever? I need the most affordable health insurance possible... I am really struggling with money at the moment. I am a U.S. citizen with a very very good health record. 22 yrs old and non-smoker. I plan to travel to Canada (Montréal) and live there for about 6 months after I graduate. If I get health insurance in the U.S., will this cover me in Canada as well? Thank you for any info, it will really help me out a lot!

Any Filipino who can share his/her travel experience in Malaysia? I am from Philippines, we are planning to go to Malaysia on Oct. 2008 via air asia (Clark, Phils.) We are planing to go there on our own, and stay for 5 days, but we dont know what we should do because this will be our first time to travel. Aside from passport and pocket money, what else should we prepare? How much pocket money is needed? Do we have to get travel insurance? Do we have to present medical certificate at the immigration? Is it required that we already have hotel reservations before we leave? How is the immigration at Clark Airport? What do they usualy ask? How can we avoid having problems at the immigration? It will be our first time to travel that is why I have a lot of questions...Can anyone help me please...?

Insurance for 17 year old tourist to the uk?? Im planning on travelling to the UK, and i wil need to drive over there. Im 17 so i think im too young for a hire car. Is there any insurance companys that do short term cover for 17 year old tourists? I know it would be expensive. I hold citizenship for uk but are currently resideing in australia.Would my australian insurance comp cover me? Thanks

i am 8 months pregnant and will be delivering my baby in america. any insurance which can give me a cover.? i am an indian here in america with 8 months pregnancy. airlines are not allowing to travel back as that is against their international rules because of the same i am compelled to deliver my baby here on this foreign land where no one is mine , except my husband. we are on tourist visa and are in dilemma. what to do ??? delivering the baby here costs alot and we cannot afford the same. kindly help us with some alternate. the insurance cover which we got from india doesnot cover the maternity and pregnancy??????????help please??????????????any insurance plan which covers us???one more problem that if the baby is born here he will be an american citizen , which we dont want .....kindly help ...................help.................... help........also i have heard about EMTALA .........any idea about the same ......is that apllicable on me also......what if i am not in emergency condition.........

What are the criteria you use to compare and decide on an insurance coverage plan? This is my first time purchasing travel insurance and would like to know the differences.

i am 8 months pregnant and will be delivering my baby in america. any insurance which can give me a cover.? i am an indian here in america with 8 months pregnancy. airlines are not allowing to travel back as that is against their international rules because of the same i am compelled to deliver my baby here on this foreign land where no one is mine , except my husband. we are on tourist visa and are in dilemma. what to do ??? delivering the baby here costs alot and we cannot afford the same. kindly help us with some alternate. the insurance cover which we got from india doesnot cover the maternity and pregnancy??????????help please??????????????any insurance plan which covers us???one more problem that if the baby is born here he will be an american citizen , which we dont want .....kindly help ...................help.................... help........

Visitors medical insurance? I am looking to buy Visitor Care Insurance for my parents traveling from India during there 6 month stay (I found it at www.nriol.net).Any reviews about that plan or any suggestions about any traveler's medical insurance.

Waht to ask car insurance company when discussing repairs to my car after accident.? I was involved i car accident with the other driver taking the blame. My car is damaged and the other drivers insurance company will be contacting me regarding my car. What should I ask them? I am planning to ask about a hire car, who will repair my car or declare it a write off, can I claim for travel expenses whilst without my car and also is it okay to continu driving my damaged car before it is assessed by them. Is there anything else I should ask?

going travelling round France....help? Im planning to go travelling round france in the next 3-4 months, im 19, i need advice on travel insurance, how to plan what to take, good places to go, how to get there, how much (im planning to work over there) visa?? im thinking 6 months initially, but who knows lifes crazy, any thing peep's so please help :)

What is the best time to visit Universal Studios in Orlando? I want to go august 13-20. I plan to buy insurance through the travel agency. Are lines long at this time? What would the weather be like? What are perks/ disadvantages for going at this time? I have 2 kids ages 6 and 8. Thanks for your help!

cruise insurance? i was wondering if travel or cruise insurance is worth the money if your planning to drive to fla to get to ship. i have heard thats its not worth the money what do you all think? thanks every one .

Cruising questions from a first-timer.....? My husband, daughter (will be 6) and I are planning on a cruise to Alaska May of 2008. We definitely want to go on the inside passage. My questions..... 1. Is it best to book your cruise as soon as they are released for purchase? We want to do a budget cruise the first time out. 2. I have heard some say they didn't pay until they went on the cruise. How is that possible? Deposit? Anywhere I have looked they ask for full payment. 3. How do you get the free upgrades I have heard of? ie: better cabin if the ship isn't full. 4. If the price of your cruise goes down after you book, do you get the lower price? How? 5. Should I get a travel agent? Is there any cost to me? And can they really save me more than the internet? 6. Do you recommend travel insurance? 7. We are thinking of going on NCL. Is the room service really free? 24 hours? How is the food? 8. Anyone know about NCL's kid's club? Thank you to anyone that takes the time to answer my many questions

Which route to travel? Host family or guided tours? My plans to travel to Japan/Korea/Thailand are being put into motion for next year. I was looking at the guides and wasn't too fond of them since it seems a bit boring having to do the whole tourist thing, looking at tourist areas and being branded as a tourist with the group. It wasn't until a month ago a friend of mine told me that they have host families in Japan that would be more than happy to host for foreigners. The benifets would be a personal approach to culture and everyday life as well as a family to spend time with and teach me things as I can teach them a few things. The only reason I am on the fence is because with the guide they give you a bit of a deal with the airplane tickets and travelers insurance incase something goes wrong... what would be a better route? has any one been a host family or had one when traveling?

Will it affect insurance payments if an officer wrote an erroneous citation in a 10-44? I was involved in a 10-44 (accident without injuries) today. The guy who hit me turned across two lanes of traffic and struck the passenger side of my vehicle. I was traveling in the left lane, planning to turn left about half a block up from where I was. I don't have my copy of Michie's Traffic and Law Manual in front of me at the moment, but I'm pretty sure it's a two-point violation to turn into the lane farthest from where the turn is started. The officer wrote a "warning" citation to the gentleman for failure to yield right of way when "turning from private property," which won't carry a fine since it's a warning. What I'm worried about is that the insurance company won't understand that the other motorist was negligent in crossing a whole lane of traffic to strike me in the farther lane. Am I worrying needlessly?

home insurance when not living there full-time? I am purchasing a new home and will not be residing in the home for three months. However, I plan to travel back and fourth and will occuy the home and move some belongings in several times during that three months. Will I still be covered if there is loss? Insurance companies all ask if this is your full-time resident. I cannot say yes, since I am not actually living there full-time. So what does one do here? They all say they cannot cover me since I am not actually moved in and residing there full-time. I know they must cover people, because when I went out to look at houses for sale, over half were vacant, many for months. How are these people insured, or do they just not know if their house burned down, they would NOT likely be covered?

Croatian tourist visa - has anyone ever got one from the Croatian Embassy in London? I am on a South African passport, I know I need a visa, been trying to phone these guys about 50 times, only got through once, ended up with the wrong department and then cut off...So am planning to just turn up there tomorrow... can anyone shed any light on their procedures / requirements?? Obviously I'm taking along passport and a multitude of other documents (bank statements, plane ticket, proof of accomodation,travel insurance etc...)

Can anyone suggest a good Travel Agency (Las Vegas to Cancun)? I live in Las Vegas and will be taking a vacation to Cancun in August. I have found some pretty good deals online, but I would like an actual travel agaent to work out all of the details like insurance and the other necessities. This is my first time planning a trip and I so I'd rather have help with all the things I havent even thought about. If anyone knows a good agency in Las Vegas or at least a National Agency in the US that has easy access to an agent by phone, that would be great. Also does anyone know if resortvactionstogo.com is an actual travel agency? If so do you get an assigned agent you can contact? thanks in advance Mike

Will it be safe to visit Istanbul in August? What about cruising through the Greek Islands? Considering the bombing breaking out in Isreal. I have a cruise scheduled for the end of August, should I plan to go somewhere else instead? (travel insurance would cover the costs) I would be sad about going somewhere else, I am really looking forward to seeing all the beautiful mosques and palaces... but this war that broke out is looking pretty scary...

Uniderinsured Accident claim? I was involved in a motorbike accident in Palo Alto, CA. I separated my shoulder during the accident. The other party barely had enough insurance to cover my medical expenses. I missed 10 days of vaction and travel plans and so I filed an underinsured motorist claim with my insurance compnay. After a month of wasting time, I'm told that I have to settle with the other company before my claim can be processed. But I would lose my rights to sue the other driver, and I have an arbitration clause on my insurance, so I can't sue them. What should I do? Is it unreasonable to ask my insurance company what they're willing to pay in this case?

Global medical insurance? What is the best global/international medical insurance? Question Details: Hi. What is the most comprehensive individual-policy medical insurance that includes prescription drug coverage? I want to teach English in China someday and it depresses me that I won't be able to retain my job's medical insurance for USA coverage. I'd have to purchase my own. I'm afraid that I might get a plan that won't cover important things if I get sick and want to travel back to USA for treatment..

Holiday planned but had to cancel? hey guys. my family and I in Australia has a vacation planned to go to Queensland, but my dad has an infection in his leg and is currently in hospital and will be impossible for him to come out in 2 days time when our plane flight is. unfortunetly, we did not get travel insuarnce as my mum thought that travel insurance JUST meant if our luggage was stolen or somthing. Do you think we will be able to reschedule with a doctors certificate or ANY money back? Thanks. Best Answer gets voted best Answer

How much for a used car to round-trip the U.S.? I'm planning on travelling to the U.S. for a couple of months and I 'd like to know how much woul I have to pay for a used car with insurance to travel all around. They I'd try to sell it back. Has anybody done this? Please, do not send me to an insurance or car-dealer website, just want to hear from people who have actually done this or something similar. Thanks

I.D. for travel ling from Canada to the US? Ok, I am aware that this is a long shot, but here goes. I am planning on going to New York this weekend, it was a last minute weekend get away planned by my friends. We are driving from Quebec, Canada to New york. My problem is, I can not find my birth certificate, with a large family things get lost, my little sister put my important papers somewhere but thats gettig off track because I am pretty frustrated. Ok, so this is all the I.D. that I have, An expired passport, it expired in 2001 An expired Medicare card, new one is in the mail, but wont be here before friday My LEARNERS driving permit (it has my photo on it, it allows me to buy cigarettes) My social insurance card A letter head note from my work stating that I have worked there more then six months (I needed this to renew my medicare card because I lived in the states for one year in 1999) I recently flew from Quebec to B.C. and for the plane my learners permit was enough I.D. but this is from Canada to the U.S. If someone could let me know if this would be enough, or give me a number where I could call and find out if this enough it would be very much appreciated THANK YOU IN ADVANCE :)

trip to australia? ok ok. my friend and i are planning a trip to australia set for next summer (we're highschool students if age is important) and yeah we're kinda new at this. (ok REALLY new about this) lolz parents arent gonna help since they say this'll help me grow up faster. my friend and i will have to aquire visas to gain entry to australia. what's the procedure? when is it too early or too late to apply? and my friend isn't a u.s. citizen and only has a green card. how will that affect odds. we're also planning on staying with relatives. we'll haev to book tickets for the plane. what do i need to know about travel insurance and flights. since we're still minors, how will that affect us? and since we're minors, any tips u wanna give us? well actualy by the time the trip comes (assuming we've passed) my friend shall b 18 and me 17. what other plans should we make. is a year in advance too early? oh and kinda relevant. my friend has to gain +2000 on SATs to have a good chance of going. how hard is it to gain a +2000. any websites on sats.... or australia for taht matter? ive already looked at some websites for australia but there's a probaly a few ive missed

Working my way around the world!? At the end of this year I plan to head off overseas, primarily to travel around Europe :) I have been researching about overseas travel but would very much like any other advice and tips from experienced travellers. e.g Work Visas, Travel Insurance. I'm also curious to know how much money you had before leaving? Thank you all! I'm very excited :) lol I'm in Australia, NSW :)

Saving for a gap year? I am hoping to go on a gap year very soon and have found a great company to go through. I'm going to be taking the Trans Siberian Railway across Russia, Mongolia and China making stops all over before training with Shaolin Monks for some months before finally moving on to work in Australia. The company has priced the whole excursion, everything included except travel insurance, at £5,500 which I find to be a reasonable price. I have a small amount saved up but ideally I want to go on the trip early next year, sometime in spring. Anyone got any tips on how to earn enough before spring? I did have a job which I left because it required long hours for poor pay and I worked out it would take me many more months than I would like of working there to be able to save up enough. I am pretty young and plan to go to Uni after this gap year so no degree level skills to fall back on; however I do have A levels. Anyone got any tips/anecdotes of how they saved for their gap years?

What are some ideas for a side business that I could do during dead hours at my curent retail job? I manage a small picture framing business very close to my home. I make a very small wage there (under $10.00 per hour) and I need to make an extra $100.00 per month in order to upgrade my family's current health insurance plan. The hours and the location of my job are ideal. I have 2 disabled children that need a lot of my time right now to help them with their development issues. With all of the travel involved in driving them to each of their therapy, school, and treatment centers, I am unable to work a second job. So, in conclusion I am looking for ideas for a side business that I could start and do during the 3-4 hours a day that I sit in my store waiting for customers to come in. Keep in mind; this is a convenient dead end job. There is no room for advancement so advertising for the store or bringing in more business is not going to increase my pay or benefits (declined for more $ per hr.). I am looking for ideas for side work to be done while waiting. No Quixtar please!

Traveling around a military schedule? My husband and I are planning on going on a cruise in November, approx. 3 weeks after he is SUPPOSED to get back from overseas on a deployment. The fear we have is that if his mission gets extended, and we are not able to go (which has happened to other units that are over there with his unit right now). We are weary of travel insurances, as they normally do not cover this. Does anyone know if Carnival will give us a credit for our cruise for us to go later on? Also, what about airlines (we will most likely fly Delta)? If we don't get refundable tickets, is there a way to turn them into a credit, kind of like Southwest does? I think we can just get a hold on a hotel room but not be obligated to pay unless we cancel less than 24 hours before we are supposed to stay. Anyone with any experience in this?

My two year old has a cut- should I take him to seek medical attention? Please answer quick!? My son was running across the cement at the park an hour ago, barefoot, and tripped. The only injury he has is also his first "real" cut- so I'm not sure how to handle it. His big toe has been cut open and was bleeding everywhere. The tip of it has piece of skin hanging off. It could be dead skin, but it was bleeding profusely. Luckily I had a travel first aid kit, so I treated it immediately. Usually my son shakes injuries off and wants to keep playing. This time, he asked to go home. He screamed the whole way home, which isn't like him. Now we are home and he is lying down with his foot elevated and bandaged up. I gave him some children't Tylenol. He isn't crying and even asked to use the restroom. When he gets up to walk (he's a determined little boy) he has to stay off of that toe. His mood is somewhat alert and happy, but I know he is in some pain. Should I call a medical professional or just continue to treat it at home? We don't have a good insurance plan. THANKS for your opinions and insight! It's always nice to hear encouragement in situations like this. And you are right, I'm sure he's fine, it's just hard to tell the first time around. Good thing my husband is at work, he freaks out over small things like these!