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Required Travel Medical Insurance: Does Your Destination Have Rules for Entry?

If you’ve never traveled outside the United States – or if it’s been a while – here’s a trend you might not be aware of: More countries are requiring proof of travel medical insurance for entry. Throughout parts of Europe and Asia, it’s not enough to have a passport, or even a passport and a…

What Does Travel Medical Insurance Cover?

Are you unsure whether you need travel medical insurance? If you plan to travel outside the United States, you do. In 2024, emergency medical claims accounted for 1 in 4 of all travel insurance claims paid, with an average payout of $1,654. That suggests that travel-related accidents can be expensive, and that travel medical insurance…

Travel Medical Insurance vs Trip Insurance: How to Make Sure You Get the Coverage You Need

If you’re planning to travel in 2026, you may be among the 50% of Americans who purchase supplemental insurance to protect their trip. But before you do, you’ll need to compare travel medical insurance and trip insurance and decide which best meets your needs. Although they are sometimes bundled together, they aren’t the same, and…

What You Need to Know When Traveling with Prescription Medication

If you take prescription medication, you shouldn’t just toss it in your suitcase before a trip, especially if you are traveling outside the United States. Your mode of travel, destination, and any layovers along the way can all lead to complications if you travel with prescription medicine, but don't take a few minutes to prepare…