CANADA: THE VACATION DESTINATION FOR 2017

The New York Times has named Canada the top vacation destination for 2017. According to the renowned daily, Canada is a world in itself. Canada’s cosmopolitan cities, charming villages, and natural landscapes mean there is always something new to see without spending endless hours on the road!

Canada celebrates 2017

A host of activities for the entire family are in place to mark the 150^th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation and the 375^th anniversary of Montreal. For example, Parks Canada is offering free admission to its national parks, which attract thousands of visitors each year, in summer and winter alike.

It looks like Canadians are taking them up on the offer. According to a recent survey, a good majority plan to travel in Canada this year.

Good news!

79% of Canadians expect to travel this year among which 60% will travel in Canada, and most will travel by car.

But sadly,
53% do not plan to take out travel insurance.
46% say they do not need it and think they are covered by the public plan in their province.

You know they’re mistaken. OHIP even has a caution on its website. In the interest of your clients, tell them they need travel insurance!

BLUE CROSS TRAVEL INSURANCE PRODUCTS

FOR THE HAPPY-GO-LUCKY TRAVELLER, SUMMERTIME BLUE^® IS AN EASY SOLUTION

Summertime Blue^®, convenient and affordable
Summertime Blue is so affordable it would be crazy not to buy it, especially since medical costs outside Ontario, even within Canada, can be sky high.

Policies start at just $165 for an entire summer of family travel. Summertime Blue covers emergency medical treatment, emergency transportation costs, and medical followup in Canada.

Summertime Blue is essential and valid worldwide. It covers all travel, whether planned or last minute, from June 5 to September 5, 2017.

FOR THE CAREFUL TRAVELLER, COMPLETE COVERAGE WITH THE CANADA PACKAGE PLAN

The Canada Plan, for good health and great vacations
Many provinces have world-famous resorts and natural spaces. Visiting them may be pricey, but the memories will last a lifetime! When helping your clients plan a one-of-a-kind trip, suggest the Canada Package Plan. It covers emergency medical care and, if they cancel, any nonrefundable costs paid in advance. The Canada Package Plan is also available without trip cancellation coverage.

 

At a glance   Coverage Summertime Blue Package Plan in Canada Package Plan without Cancellation Emergency medical care: up to $5,000,000• Emergency transportation and repatriation fees  X  X X Medical follow-up in Canada  X  X X Trip cancellation or interruption X Accidental death: up to $100 000 X X Public transportation accident: up to $200,000 X X Air flight accident: up to $300,000 X X Baggage: up to $1,500 X X Travel assistance 24/7  X X X

 

Universal access to out-of-province care: a costly myth All provinces have a public insurance plan tailored to the needs of residents. Once we leave our province, we become visitors. Although the Canada Health Act provides universal access to health care, such care is not necessarily free across the entire country. An Ontario resident who has an accident in Alberta will have to pay out of pocket for medical care that is covered for Alberta residents. What is more, emergency transportation is not covered. See the Summertime Blue leaflet to see the cost of emergency transportation in the provinces of eastern Canada.

Summertime Blue and Canada Package plans are available now.

 

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