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Travel Tips & Information Travel insurance When you are sick or injured abroad

When you are sick or injured abroad

March 15, 2018

Nobody plans to get sick or hurt while traveling, which means that almost nobody plans ahead for what they would do if it happens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, recommends that every traveler planning a trip abroad have such a plan.

This is especially true for pregnant women, anyone with a preexisting condition, seniors, or those who are planning an extended stay in another country. But really, it’s a good idea for everyone. Once abroad, it can be difficult to figure out how to find a doctor to treat a specific type of illness or injury. Further, there may be a language barrier. And payment will most likely be an issue, as doctors and clinics usually expect upfront payment.

The three keys to a good pre-trip emergency plan

  1. Buy travel medical insurance. A plan like SafeTrip Travel Protection from UnitedHealthcare Global means you will have one number to call and ready access to appropriate care no matter what happens on your trip. And, you’ll have help in paying for care at the time of service.
  2. Pack a simple travel first aid kit. Buy a pre-packaged kit or make your own. Be sure to include bandage strips, gauze, surgical tape, small scissors, tweezers, antiseptic wipes, antibacterial cream, and over-the-counter pain medications.
  3. Write your key facts on a card. List your blood type, any medications you are taking, your chronic conditions, and any allergies you have. Keep this card on your person at all times while traveling.

Get help right away for these three things

  • A car accident, even if you feel fine afterwards
  • Diarrhea with a fever over 102 degrees
  • Any animal, bird or reptile bite

How SafeTrip Travel Protection can help

With an affordable SafeTrip Travel Protection plan, just call the toll-free number on your ID card. Trained specialists are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you are in the world.

Our Emergency Response Center will help you:

  • locate a doctor, clinic or hospital nearby capable of treating your specific illness or injury
  • handle payment at the time of service
  • deal with language differences that may make receiving care difficult
  • review the quality of care you are receiving
  • make emergency travel arrangements in case your illness or injury warrants it

UnitedHealthcare Global SafeTrip is by your side, worldwide.

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This website contains highlights of the plans, which include travel insurance coverages underwritten by Centurion Casualty Company or H&W Indemnity SPC for and on behalf of Global Solutions SP. The plans also contain non-insurance Travel Assistance Services provided by United Healthcare Services Inc., or its applicable affiliate operating as UnitedHealthcare Global. Claims administration services are provided by Co-Ordinated Benefit Plans, Inc. Coverages may vary under applicable law and not all coverage is available in all jurisdictions. Insurance coverages are subject to the terms, limitations and exclusions in the plan, including an exclusion for pre-existing conditions. UnitedHealthcare Global does not guarantee clinical outcomes. The cost of your plan is for the entire plan, which consists of both insurance and non-insurance components. Individuals looking to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each travel plan component, please contact the UnitedHealthcare Global SafeTrip Team via email at [email protected] or via phone at +410.453.6380 or +1.800.732.5309.

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