4 reasons to add travel insurance to your trip
1. Protect your financial investment
Adding travel protection is a must for any traveler looking to protect their financial investment especially when you book that once-in-a-lifetime trip. Our coverage helps with reimbursement for missed connections, trip delays, cancellations and baggage loss, and can even include reimbursement for non-refundable expenses.
2. Protect your health and safety
Domestic health insurance plans might not cover you for medical emergencies while traveling abroad. Adding travel insurance can help protect your health and safety while away from home. UnitedHealthcare Global's SafeTrip plans provide coverage for medical emergencies, evacuation and assistance, and more, helping you to stay safe and secure.
3. Count on 24/7 support for any travel emergency
If you experience a trip emergency, one call connects you with the experts at our Emergency Response center. With access to seasoned travel specialists, you can travel knowing that help is only a phone call away, whether you have a question about coverage, are experiencing a health issue, or need to get out of a country in a crisis — quickly.
4. Trust our clinical expertise
The quality of health care is key for protecting your wellbeing while traveling. Our network is made up of quality medical providers that meet international standards of care. In addition, from provider payments to medical referrals, our plans give you access to the support you need quickly and easily while you're away.
Not all travel insurance plans are the same
You might not know the difference between travel medical vs. just travel insurance — but it’s important to understand the details of what each covers, especially if you have overseas travel in mind or want to be able to recoup deposits if needed.
What does travel medical insurance cover?
Make sure you understand why travel medical coverage is essential to ensure you can get care on the road, and how it can help you feel more confident and covered when traveling abroad.
What does travel insurance cover?
You might not realize that the right plan can protect your travel investment — even if there are delays, cancellations, lost bags or other unforeseen challenges during your trip.
6 reasons to choose SafeTrip
UnitedHealthcare Global provides you and your family with around-the-clock support, all around the world.
Access to quality care, around the world
More than 1.9 million quality physicians, clinics, hospitals and more are in our health provider network.
All-day, every-day emergency response center
Connect instantly to our 24/7 in-House Emergency Response Center, no matter where you are in the world.
Clinical expertise for global emergencies
Whether you need a local solution or an emergency evacuation, our in-house clinicians are ready to help.
45+ years global experience
Our expert teams have been providing international health care and medical evacuation for decades.
Explore the world with more confidence
Visit multiple destinations on your trip and be covered at every stop — without paying extra.
Added protection for your four-legged friend
If something unexpected delays your return home, we even make sure dog and cat boarding is covered.
Which is the right plan for my trip?
You’ve carefully considered your travel decisions, from destinations and transportation to can’t-miss stops along the way. Choose a plan for your trip.
Shake up your vacation plans — safely
Want to add some adventure and edge to your trip? Enhance your plan with add-ons, such as an extreme sports plan if you’re adding skiing or other potentially dangerous activities.
Business trip success
Stay focused on your work trip, knowing that SafeTrip covers you in case of trip cancellations, cancel for work and lost baggage.
Explore the world through student travel
There’s nothing like studying abroad for gaining a new world view — and SafeTrip plans allow students to safely adventure, explore and roam in new countries.
Get protection for your volunteer travels
You want your trip to make a true difference. Protect your health and safety with a plan that includes travel medical insurance and medical evacuation.
What do SafeTrip insurance benefits cover?
Our three plan choices include coverage for everything from trip delays and cancellations to unexpected health care needs to surprisingly helpful details such as destination profiles and evacuation coverage.
What about non-medical benefits?
We are here for you with travel assistance, even if you’re facing a non-medical challenge. You can call our 24/7 Emergency Response Center to assist with lost or stolen passports, legal referrals, translation services, emergency transfer of funds and a host of other non-medical problems
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