Traveling During Flu Season: Squaremouth Breaks Down Travel Insurance Coverage

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Jan 23, 2018, 02:57 ET

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's flu season is the most widespread in more than a decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, causing concern among travelers who are closely gathered in crowded areas such as airports and planes. Leading travel insurance comparison company, Squaremouth, explains how the flu is covered by travel insurance.

To be able to cancel or end a trip early and be paid back travel expenses, travelers need to have a policy in place before getting sick. If a traveler is already sick with the flu, it's too late for insurance.

Too Sick to Travel
Travelers who come down with the flu before their trip and are too sick to travel can often receive their money back. A doctor's note or medical records showing that the traveler is too sick to travel will be required when making a claim.

Travel Companion or Non-Traveling Family Member is Sick
A common misconception is that travelers need to be sick themselves to cancel their trip. Travelers can be covered to cancel their trip if a travel companion or family member such as a spouse, parent, child or grandparent has the flu.

Too Sick to Continue
If a traveler becomes so sick that they can't carry on with their trip, they can claim for the expenses of returning home early and their unused hotel.

Treatment While Abroad
While it may be well known that Medicare does not provide any coverage abroad, people may not realize that many domestic health insurance policies do not cover them abroad. Travel insurance is designed for this purpose and can pay back travelers for medical treatment while on vacation, as well as provide 24 hour assistance in an emergency.

Squaremouth created the Flu Season and Travel Insurance Information Center to explain coverage for the widespread flu outbreak. This page is regularly updated by Squaremouth's travel insurance experts, and includes answers to frequently asked questions and official statements from providers.

ABOUT SQUAREMOUTH
Squaremouth compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. Using Squaremouth's comparison engine and third-party customer reviews, travelers can research and compare travel insurance policies side-by-side. More information can be found at www.squaremouth.com

Available Topic Expert:
Carolyn Leckie
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727-260-5012

SOURCE Squaremouth