Travel Insurance Costs
Most trips end in fond memories and a tan—but sometimes tragedy strikes.
Planning ahead could help you avoid costly, unexpected medical bills.
When travelling outside of Canada, the cost of medical treatment can quickly add up. Here are some examples of the uninsured costs of treating medical emergencies abroad:
Gender |
Age |
Condition |
Location |
Costs ($CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 74 | Heart attack | Denver | $305,000 |
| Female | 49 | Pneumonia | Arizona | $65,900 |
| Male | 21 | Fractured jaw | Australia | $6,500 |
| Male | 43 | Severe sunburn | Florida | $185,134 |
| Female | 34 | Abdominal pain | New York | $11,200 |
Some of the medical expenses that you may be responsible for paying include:
- Pharmaceuticals or medical supplies
- Ambulance and emergency transportation
- Hotel for spouse
- Bills from medical practitioners other than a physician
Travel insurance products protect you from paying for medical and related expenses not covered by the BC Medical Services Plan or your employer group plan.
For more information about Travel Insurance, contact the Westland Insurance office that’s most convenient for you or call our Telecentre at (604) 543-7788 or toll free at 1-800-899-3093.