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Worldwide Travel Benefits are designed to give you peace of mind and provide coverage for medical emergencies that occur while you are outside your province of residence.
The Emergency Assistance provides 24hour emergency response in any major language and offers a variety of medical services. One toll-free call to CanAssistance enables us to co-ordinate your benefits, arrange for appropriate care quickly and professionally.
WORLDWIDE TRAVEL BENEFIT
| % Co-insurance | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
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Ambulance Transportation |
100% | |
| Ground | $10,000 per incident | |
| Air Ambulance and Evacuation | $500,000 per incident | |
| Taxi | $100 per incident | |
| Maternity Expense | 100% | $25,000 per policy year |
| Nursing Care * | 100% | $10,000 per policy year |
| Hospital Accommodation | 100% | $25,000 lifetime maximum for hospitalization due to psychological, mental or emotional disorders |
| Sexual Health Consultation | 100% | $5,000 for a round trip |
| Transportation to Visit the Participant | 100% | economy fare $100 per policy year |
| Tuberculosis Testing and Vaccine | 100% | $20 per hour up to $400 per policy year |
| Tutorial Services | 100% |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Overall Maximum | $5,000,000 per policy year in combination with Drug, Extended Health and Dental Benefits |
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| Travel Assistance | Provided by CanAssistance Inc. | |
| Limitation | 30 days of travel per trip | |
| Termination | The earliest of:
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* Benefit subject to pre-authorization
Contact Information
If you need emergency medical attention call 911 first (or the local emergency number where you are travelling). Then as soon as possible contact Medavie Blue Cross for additional assistance and cost authorization:
From Canada and the United States, call toll free 1-800-563-4444
From anywhere in the world, call collect 1-506-854-2222
Contact Emergency Assistance 24 hours a day for any emergency medical assistance
Information you will need…
Your package will come with an identification card that includes your policy number and the emergency phone number to call. If you do not have access to your card or cannot locate the phone number, contact the Medavie Blue Cross Customer Service Centre at 1-800-667-4511 and they will be able to assist you.