Question:
Canadian Patient Out of Country (OOC) to US

Are there any other Canadians that went down to the US for their surgery that can tell me what they did about travel insurance???    — michell (posted on September 7, 2008)

September 8, 2008
Personally speaking, I NEVER go out of the country without buying travel insurance! It's a small price, and who knows what may come up that might prevent your trip! I hope not, but I had to cancel a cruise once due to a death in the family. Best of luck to you in your upcoming surgery!
   — Susan L.

September 8, 2008
I should have rephrased that question I guess. Of course I want to get travel insurance, but what companies do other people deal with and what should I be looking for.
   — michell

September 8, 2008
Lana, perhaps you should go to the "Ontario Forum" and ask the question there. There are an awful lot of people there that have gone to Michigan and other places to have their surgeries! Good luck to you.
   — anitak

September 9, 2008
Hi, I've sold travel insurance and I'm pretty sure that every policy available to Canadians will not cover your 1. any medical costs arising because the reason for your trip is the surgery. 2. It would also likely nullify any cancellation or interruption for the same reason--if you have any ability to foresee that there could be complications, then it will be an automatic decline. It would however, still cover you for weather-related or family health issues, perhaps a travel companion who's become ill (and not getting WLS.) Sorry to disappoint. Read the exclusions and covered risks very clearly, to make sure it does cover what you need. Hope you find something.
   — shermary