Travel tips

Travel assistance expertise developed since 1989

For nearly 35 years, the Ontario Blue Cross Travel Assistance service has become a reference in traveller support, both here and abroad.

When we’re adequately covered in the event of an accident or illness, it’s easy to forget that it’s important to take the same precautions when travelling abroad.  Accidents can happen quickly and medical bills in a Canadian hospital can become quite costly if adequate travel insurance has not been purchased.

Planning your next family trip and wondering if you’re properly covered in case of accident or illness? You may have coverage through your group insurance or credit card… So, why would you need individual travel insurance? Together, let’s take a trip and find out how essential it is to purchase travel insurance for your next family vacation outside your province of residence.

It may seem hard to decide and navigate all the travel insurance options out there for protecting yourself in the event of an accident or an unforeseen event. To protect yourself with the best available coverage and make an informed choice, avoid these common mistakes when purchasing travel insurance. 

For many travellers, getting insurance before leaving is not on the list of priorities. Since unexpected issues can happen at any time, having insurance will protect you while travelling is very important. 

Most Canadian travellers assume that their provincial health insurance covers them from coast to coast. But the coverage has limits that everyone should know about before taking a trip to another Canadian province.