24 hour assistance provided
Travel insurance providers have a 24-Hour Assistance Service department to help travelers 24/7 during their trip.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Medical Referral
If an emergency occurs during a trip that requires you to visit a doctor, you should call the Emergency Hotline to obtain the names of local quali ed doctors who speak your language. If additional medical services are required, the assistance provider is prepared to consult with the attending physician and provide such assistance, as they believe to be in your best interest.
Traveling Companion Assistance
If a Traveling Companion loses previously-made travel arrangements due to your medical emergency, the assistance provider will arrange for your Traveling Companion’s return home.
Emergency Cash Transfer
If your cash or traveler’s checks are lost or stolen, or unanticipated emergency expenses are incurred, the assistance provider will help arrange for an emergency cash transfer in currency, traveler’s checks, or other forms as deemed acceptable by the assistance provider. The assistance provider will advance up to $500 after satisfactory guarantee of reimbursement from you.
Legal Referral
The assistance provider will locate attorneys available during regular working hours. Assistance will also be provided to advance bail bond, where permitted by law. You are responsible for contracted legal fees.
Locating Lost or Stolen Items
The assistance provider will assist in locating and replacing lost or stolen luggage, documents and personal possessions.
Replacement of Medication and Eyeglasses
The assistance provider will arrange to ll a prescription that has been lost, stolen or requires a re ll, subject to local law, whenever possible. The assistance provider will also arrange for shipment of replacement eyeglasses. Costs for shipping of medication or eyeglasses, or a prescription re ll, etc. are your responsibility. The re ll may require a visit to a local physician. You should be prepared to furnish the assistance provider with a copy of your original prescription and/or the name and phone number of your regular attending physician.
Embassy and Consular Services
The assistance provider will provide referrals to travelers needing the assistance of U.S. embassies and consulates.
Worldwide Medical Information
The assistance provider can provide necessary inoculation and vaccination information, and detailed general health and medical descriptions of destinations around the world.
Interpretation/Translation
The assistance provider will assist with telephone interpretation in all major languages or will refer you to an interpretation or translation service for written documents.
Emergency Message Relay
Emergency messages can be relayed to and from friends, relatives, personal physicians and employers.
Pet Return
The assistance provider will arrange for the return of your pet to your home if your pet is traveling with you and you are unable to take care of your pet due to a medical emergency.
Vehicle Return
The assistance provider will make arrangements to have a designated person or provider return your vehicle to your home (or your rental vehicle to the closest rental agency) if you experience a medical emergency or mechanical problems, which prevent you from driving the vehicle.
ON DEMAND MEDICAL CARE Teladoc
Teladoc offers 24/7 access to its proprietary nationwide cross-coverage network of U.S. licensed physicians for telephone and secure e-mail medical consultations. Physicians provide specific answers to medical questions and advice regarding non-emergency, routine medical conditions. Physicians discuss symptoms, recommend treatment options, diagnose many common conditions, and prescribe medication when appropriate. Teledoc services may not be available in all states, and international services may be limited.
No Out-of-Pocket Medical Expense
If you develop an acute illness while on your trip that requires treatment by a physician, you should first call the Emergency Hotline to obtain the name of a local qualified physician in the assistance provider’s network. If an in-network physician is available, the assistance provider will schedule the medical visit and guarantee payment to the physician for a medical visit not to exceed $1000. This service is only available provided there is coverage for the acute illness under the Medical and Dental coverage and is subject to all restrictions, limitations and exclusions provided in the policy. This service is not applicable to expenses for emergency dental treatment.