Tag: emergency medical insurance

As Canadians, we don’t really need to think about healthcare costs—we’re fortunate to have provincial healthcare plans. But how much does healthcare cost outside of Canada?  

Thinking about hitting the slopes on an upcoming trip? A common question we get from travellers is: “Does TuGo Travel Insurance cover helicopter ambulance?” Yes, we do! In fact, our Traveller policy has two benefits that cover emergency airlift: the first is ambulance services and the second, emergency air transportation.

If you’re planning to travel this summer, chances are you’re one of many Canadians eager to explore destinations within the country instead of outside of it.

Do you have a medical condition that you think may affect your travel plans? Unstable pre-existing medical conditions are a major reason travel insurance claims aren’t paid out, since travel insurance is designed to cover unforeseen medical emergencies and accidents.

As Canadians, we often take our healthcare system for granted. We assume we’re always covered, as soon as we leave our home. But that isn’t really the case…

With its beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and abundant sunny days, it’s no surprise that Cuba is a favourite winter vacation destination for Canadians. Whether it’s a short trip or an extended winter getaway, with the right travel insurance, your Cuban vacation is set to be as dreamy as the photos! Not sure which

There’s often nothing as memorable and satisfying as checking off an item on your travel bucket list, and high altitude destinations like Machu Picchu in Peru, Chamonix in France, and even Colorado rank high on the lists of many adventurous altitude seekers. But it’s important to remember that despite the great views offered by many

Whether you’re going trekking in Nepal, or simply travelling to a high altitude destination, it’s good to know if your travel medical insurance covers you for high altitude sickness. How high altitude sickness affects travel Altitude sickness is a serious condition. Even if you get mild altitude sickness, you might need emergency medical attention or

The recent story of an Ontario man that was charged $18K for a Yukon air ambulance is another unfortunate reminder that Canadians need travel insurance within Canada. Many Canadians don’t know that provincial healthcare won’t foot all the bills if something were to happen out-of-province!

Nothing excites me more than getting on a plane. Knowing that once I land, I’ll be off on another adventure just gets my adrenaline going. I would even argue that booking my flight is when the thrills really start to kick in, since that’s when things start to get real.