travel insurance

[silverace99]

My grandma from canada is visiting here in the US and got sick

My aunt got her travel insurance, but her fucking doctor apparently won't take travel insurance

so i'm going on a limb here does anyone know a good way to find out what doctors take travel insurance and what doctors don't, short of calling each and every doctor in the area

google has failed me for once

[Lucky-7]

Tell your gma that she can pay for her US services but get a refund once she returns to Canada.

[silverace99]

Tell your gma that she can pay for her US services but get a refund once she returns to Canada.

could you elaborate? how does that work?

[Lucky-7]

Do I need private health care coverage when travelling outside Canada?

In relation to out-of-country health insurance coverage, the federal health insurance legislation, the Canada Health Act, requires provincial and territorial health insurance plans to provide portability of coverage for insured medically necessary hospital and physician services when temporarily outside one's home province or territory. The portability criterion of the Act does not entitle one to seek services in another country, but is more intended to entitle one to receive necessary services in relation to an emergency when the absence is temporary, such as on business or vacation. However, because of the high costs associated with health care in some foreign countries, reimbursement for emergency health care by a province or territory may not be made at the full amount. Therefore, it is recommended that when travelling outside Canada, individuals are encouraged to purchase private insurance to ensure adequate coverage. Individuals who seek treatment out-of-country without prior approval from their provincial or territorial health insurance plans may be required to bear the cost of the services received.

[Lucky-7]

The Canada Health Act Division responds to enquiries regarding the Canada Health Act and health insurance issues from the public, government departments, stakeholder organizations and the media. For information beyond what is available here, please contact us in writing at:

Canada Health Act Division
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