“We all know that, in general, wisdom and time to enjoy life comes with age. [But] as we grow older, we are also more susceptible to health issues or injuries than younger travellers,” Allianz Global Assistance explained on its website. “Because most countries don’t provide free health care to visitors, travel insurance is a must-have if you need emergency medical treatment while you’re away. Additionally, an increasing number of countries have started requiring proof of emergency medical coverage.”
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Global Affairs Canada, meanwhile, reminded all travellers that “Canadian public health insurance is almost certainly not valid outside Canada,” and getting treatment in “foreign hospitals can be very expensive and may require immediate cash…
