Posted on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 1:33 pm

After January’s earthquake, many volunteer groups have been traveling to Haiti to assist in disaster relief efforts. The earthquake measured a 7 on the Richter scale and caused extensive damage to the area surrounding the capital, Port Au Prince. If you plan on assisting with the relief in Haiti, it is important that you are properly insured.

First, you’ll want to check to see if your current insurance plan provides international coverage. If they do not, you may want to consider a travelers insurance.

Many travel plans will cover you outside your home country; however your plan may have additional restrictions if a travel warning is issued. In fact, some travelers insurance may reduce their benefits or restrict coverage all together if the US State Department issues a travel warning before you leave. On January 14, 2010, the US State Department issued a warning for Haiti urging citizens to avoid travel because of the damage.

What does this mean for you?

You will want to double-check to make sure that your travelers insurance will cover you on your trip to Haiti.

A well-suited option is the International Travel Medical Insurance – this travelers insurance will cover you outside your home country whether you plan to be in Haiti for 5 days or for 3 years. This plan provides the essential coverage you’ll need, including doctor visits, hospitalization, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation.

If you have questions about coverage, please contact our customer service representatives for further assistance.