Most travelers assume their domestic medical insurance will cover them abroad. However, domestic coverage is not designed for international travel. Without realizing it, you could be putting your health, and that of your family, at risk by traveling abroad without coverage. Our international medical travel insurance will protect you and your loved ones in any […]
Yoga is an Activity for the Elderly Too
You do not need to be a young, nimble gymnast to participate in a yoga class. A lot of people worry they are too out of shape or too old to do yoga. However, you are never too old to improve flexibility and strength and yoga is a wonderful tool to increase both. […]
Do I Need Medical Travel Insurance?
Traveling outside your home country is full of excitement and uncertainty! A lot of preparation goes into international travel, from saving hard earned dollars, to familiarizing yourself with the area, down to making sure the bills have all been paid. With all of that planning, purchasing international health insurance does not often make the list. […]
Individualized Travel Insurance Plans To Fit Your Needs
If you are traveling abroad, whether alone or in a group, for business or pleasure, American Insurance For Expats offers individualized travel insurance plans to meet your needs. These six plans are designed to help you get the most of your international travel experience and provide you with peace of mind. Patriot Travel Medical […]
Seniors Should Take Advantage of Walgreens Take Care Clinics
Walgreens has two preventative wellness programs available to Medicare and Medicaid participants, located in each Walgreens pharmacy. The programs are not new, however, they have not been well advertised as many seniors have not taken advantage of the programs. To date, only 6.5% of eligible members have taken advantage of the programs. The programs are […]
Travel Illnesses Can Happen To You
Traveling outside the U.S. is exciting, refreshing and exhilerating. However, there are some common illnesses that many travelers get when they visit undeveloped countries. Almost 40% of travelers manage to contract a virus while on vacation, so you want to be aware of these common illnesses and make sure you are prepared by carrying travel […]
H.R. 5, Malpractice Liability Bill Passes The House
H.R. 5 is a piece of federal medical malpractice tort reform sponsored by Georgia’s Republican leader, John Gringrey. This bill just passed the House, and is scheduled to go before Congress. If Congress passes the bill, it will go before President Obama. H.R. 5 is a bill that caps the medical malpractice settlement amount the […]
Alternative to the Individual Mandate in Obamacare
Congress is looking into whether a tax credit for those that participate in Obamacare will be more effective than a penalty for those that do not participate. Congress is also looking at whether a higher penalty will force more people into participating in the plan, since the plan heavily relies on participation. If Congress decides […]
Three Reasons Travelers Health Insurance Is Better Than Credit Card Insurance Coverage
A lot of people do not purchase international travel insurance because they believe they are already covered by the travel insurance offered through their credit card. However, insurance protection through a credit card provider often times does not cover to the degree offered by a true travelers health insurance plan. Credit Card Fees For one, a higher […]
Repatriation Coverage and Travel Insurance
Not many insurance carriers will pay for emergencies in foreign cities or while on a cruise. International travelers should be aware of what their insurance does and does not cover before they leave the country. Travel health insurance is available and covers not only medical accident expenses but also covers things you may not expect […]