Understanding Travel Health Insurance
Does your travel health insurance plan have pages and pages of medical and legal jargon?
Are you confused about what is and is not covered?
You’re not alone.
Understanding Travel Health Insurance:
Terms You Need to Know
Why we wrote this guide
We want to help demystify the world of travel health insurance. This guide clarifies common medical and legal terms and explains how they can affect your coverage.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of choosing a policy based on price, but a plan without adequate coverage could end up costing you thousands. To help you make an informed decision, this guide includes:
- Definitions of common insurance terms
- Helpful advice and examples
- Questions to ask before you buy
This guide is written primarily with US and Canadian travellers in mind. However, travellers from other countries may find similarities in insurance coverage and will benefit from this guide too.
Who we are
IAMAT is a non-profit organization that has been helping travellers go confidently since 1960. We promote the health of travellers by providing health information and awarding scholarships to doctors and nurses in emerging travel destinations.