Accidents can happen everywhere - do you know what to do? - UHC SafeTrip

Be ready for the top 5 travel emergencies

Wondering what sort of health care challenges you might encounter abroad? Travel health protection experts suggest you consider the following possibilities:

1. Unforeseen sickness It might be a slight case of food poisoning or perhaps you catch a bug on a crowded flight. With the right travel insurance plan you have access to a 24/7 Emergency Response Center (ERC) and help in finding quality health care right where you are.
	2. An unfortunate accident No matter how careful you are, you might twist an ankle on a scenic hike or get hurt in a car or bus collision. The right travel emergency insurance plan provides coverage for local medical expenses so you can focus on getting better.
3. Lost or stolen baggage Every seasoned traveler knows that luggage sometimes is misplaced or stolen. If your bags are delayed or disappear, you can restock on essentials and medications with the right travel health protection plan that helps you recover costs for everyday basics.
	4. Security or natural disaster evacuation It’s an extreme situation, but a possible one: A safety or weather crisis such as a wildfire changes your plans dramatically at a moment’s notice. Fortunately, there are travel medical insurance plans that include evacuation in a worst-case scenario.
5. Unexpected trip cancellation It’s disappointing when you have to cancel a trip for personal reasons or if something goes awry at work. The good news is that there is travel medical protection plans that include coverage for cancellation fees and unrefundable deposits.