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Frequently asked questions

If you have a question, it is very likely another traveller has asked us already. Have a look at the answers provided to some of our clients most frequently asked questions. You can also contact your representative or our team from Customer Service if needed.

Travel insurance and COVID-19

Is PCR testing covered? My trip was cancelled… Am I covered? Does my travel medical insurance cover me if I test positive? All of the frequently asked questions pertaining to COVID-19 have been combined in a distinct FAQ section for easier reference. No matter if you are covered by an individual protection or a group plan, you will find answers to your questions below. You can also communicate with your representative or Customer Service if necessary.

Group Plan Members

I have travel insurance through a COLLECT / COLLECT TOTAL group plan. Am I covered for COVID-19?

COLLECT / COLLECT TOTAL group travel medical insurance provides coverage up to $5,000,000 in the event of a medical emergency during your trip, including a positive diagnosis to COVID-19. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the protection. Terms, conditions and limitations are specified in your travel insurance booklet.


Read the amendment pertaining to group travel insurance (updated on March 10, 2022) to find out how an advisory to "avoid non-essential travel" (aka Level 3) or to “avoid all travel” (aka Level 4) would impact your coverage, for information on cruises, or for details about the Trip Cancellation-Interruption insurance provided in your group plan.


Is the Covid-19 Rider still relevant now that it’s no longer a pandemic?

Absolutely!

Covid-19 is considered just like any other pre-existing medical condition, meaning that it must have been “stable and controlled” (see the definition in the policy) for 3 or 6 months prior to your departure to be covered while on your trip.

However, should an advisory pertaining to Covid-19 be issued for your destination, the condition could be excluded from your coverage. When adding the rider to your travel medical insurance, you will be covered up to $5,000,000, regardless of advisories (pertaining to the Covid-19) that could be issued before or after your departure.

(Download the specimen)

*Coverage is subject to the other conditions and limitations of the policy.

What’s the use of the Covid-19 Rider?

Offered on Travel Medical Insurance only

Covid-19 is considered just like any other pre-existing medical condition, meaning that it must have been “stable and controlled” (see the definition in the policy) for 3 or 6 months prior to your departure to be covered while on your trip.

Moreover, there is no travel advisory related to Covid-19 at the moment. However, should an advisory pertaining to Covid-19 be issued for your destionation, the condition could be excluded from your coverage (see exclusion 19f in the policy).

- When adding the rider to your travel medical insurance, you will be covered up to $5,000,000, regardless of advisories (pertaining to the pandemic) that could be issued before or after your departure.

- You avoid having to return home in a rush within 10 days from issuance of the advisory since we confirm that you can stay at your destination and will be covered until your return.


(Download the specimen)


*Coverage is subject to the other conditions and limitations of the policy.


Can I add the COVID-19 Rider to my existing policy?

It depends on the protection.


If you hold a Tour+Med medical insurance and have not yet left on your trip, yes, we can probably add the rider to your policy. But if you are covered elsewhere or are already on your trip, it will not be possible.


I have insurance through another insurer. Can I add the COVID-19 Rider to that policy?

No. The COVID-19 Rider is exclusive to Tour+MED and cannot be added to a policy you have from another insurer. Ask your representative or call Customer Service for a Tour+Med quote.

Does the COVID-19 Rider cover variants?

Yes. The COVID-19 Rider provides coverage up to $5,000,000 in the event of a positive diagnosis to COVID-19 while on your trip, no matter if the positive diagnosis (confirmed by a physician) was due to the original virus or a variant.


How much does the COVID-19 Rider cost?

There is no fixed surcharge for the rider. The surcharge is calculated upon a mix of many factors. Speak with your representative for a quote.


I am on a trip and I have symptoms. I would like to see a doctor. I have the COVID-19 Rider on my policy. Can I go to the nearest hospital or must I still call Emergency Assistance before going anywhere?

Regardless of the medical situation, you must always contact Emergency Assistance prior to consultation and treatment. Assistance service is included in your travel medical insurance and its role is to steer you to the appropriate facility, confirm to them that you have coverage, and enforce that only the health care necessary at that moment be given to you. (We remind you that travel medical insurance covers you in the event of a medical emergency. See the definition of "Emergency" in your booklet.)

Individual travel insurance

I have travel insurance through a COLLECT / COLLECT TOTAL group plan. Am I covered for COVID-19?

COLLECT / COLLECT TOTAL group travel medical insurance provides coverage up to $5,000,000 in the event of a medical emergency during your trip, including a positive diagnosis to COVID-19. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the protection. Terms, conditions and limitations are specified in your travel insurance booklet.


Read the amendment pertaining to group travel insurance (updated on March 10, 2022) to find out how an advisory to "avoid non-essential travel" (aka Level 3) or to “avoid all travel” (aka Level 4) would impact your coverage, for information on cruises, or for details about the Trip Cancellation-Interruption insurance provided in your group plan.


Is the Covid-19 Rider still relevant now that it’s no longer a pandemic?

Absolutely!

Covid-19 is considered just like any other pre-existing medical condition, meaning that it must have been “stable and controlled” (see the definition in the policy) for 3 or 6 months prior to your departure to be covered while on your trip.

However, should an advisory pertaining to Covid-19 be issued for your destination, the condition could be excluded from your coverage. When adding the rider to your travel medical insurance, you will be covered up to $5,000,000, regardless of advisories (pertaining to the Covid-19) that could be issued before or after your departure.

(Download the specimen)

*Coverage is subject to the other conditions and limitations of the policy.

What’s the use of the Covid-19 Rider?

Offered on Travel Medical Insurance only

Covid-19 is considered just like any other pre-existing medical condition, meaning that it must have been “stable and controlled” (see the definition in the policy) for 3 or 6 months prior to your departure to be covered while on your trip.

Moreover, there is no travel advisory related to Covid-19 at the moment. However, should an advisory pertaining to Covid-19 be issued for your destionation, the condition could be excluded from your coverage (see exclusion 19f in the policy).

- When adding the rider to your travel medical insurance, you will be covered up to $5,000,000, regardless of advisories (pertaining to the pandemic) that could be issued before or after your departure.

- You avoid having to return home in a rush within 10 days from issuance of the advisory since we confirm that you can stay at your destination and will be covered until your return.


(Download the specimen)


*Coverage is subject to the other conditions and limitations of the policy.


Can I add the COVID-19 Rider to my existing policy?

It depends on the protection.


If you hold a Tour+Med medical insurance and have not yet left on your trip, yes, we can probably add the rider to your policy. But if you are covered elsewhere or are already on your trip, it will not be possible.


I have insurance through another insurer. Can I add the COVID-19 Rider to that policy?

No. The COVID-19 Rider is exclusive to Tour+MED and cannot be added to a policy you have from another insurer. Ask your representative or call Customer Service for a Tour+Med quote.

Does the COVID-19 Rider cover variants?

Yes. The COVID-19 Rider provides coverage up to $5,000,000 in the event of a positive diagnosis to COVID-19 while on your trip, no matter if the positive diagnosis (confirmed by a physician) was due to the original virus or a variant.


How much does the COVID-19 Rider cost?

There is no fixed surcharge for the rider. The surcharge is calculated upon a mix of many factors. Speak with your representative for a quote.


I am on a trip and I have symptoms. I would like to see a doctor. I have the COVID-19 Rider on my policy. Can I go to the nearest hospital or must I still call Emergency Assistance before going anywhere?

Regardless of the medical situation, you must always contact Emergency Assistance prior to consultation and treatment. Assistance service is included in your travel medical insurance and its role is to steer you to the appropriate facility, confirm to them that you have coverage, and enforce that only the health care necessary at that moment be given to you. (We remind you that travel medical insurance covers you in the event of a medical emergency. See the definition of "Emergency" in your booklet.)

You can’t find the answer to your question? Contact your representative or our customer service.

Assistance médicale d'urgence en voyage

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E.U. et Canada :

1 844 820-6588

Ailleurs :

001 888 820-6588

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001 819 377-2241

Emergency medical assistance

A bilingual team available 24 / 7,
anywhere around the world!

E.U. and Canada:

1 844 820-6588

Elsewhere:

001 888 820-6588

Collect:

001 819 377-2241