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question.gif posted on 29-8-2011 at 08:43 PM
Medical insurance for Canadian compadres


What insurance do you Canadian guys have for visiting the US, lets say you get hurt in your buggy. Is there any specific company that will cover the medical side

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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 09:26 PM


I get mine covered by the wife's benefits now but in my premarital days I'd always just get it from RBC - seemed best and most comprehensive. AMA has a good offering too.



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 09:29 PM


will it cover our extreme sport? Some of them are very iffy!



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 09:52 PM


whatever medical coverage you get, keep in mind you may have to pay up front (credit card charge) and then go through insurance when you get home. Most banks offer a medical/travel insurance and also some credit cards come with 8 days of medical trip coverage.
When Dave broke his collarbone at NABX he had insurance coming from canada but the Vegas hospital just charged him around $2,300.00 to go in and have it x rayed etc and he had to deal with it when he got home



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 09:52 PM


There were no specific exclusions no, but that was a while ago. Kiting is pretty unknown in North America yet. You'd definitely do well to read the fine print but I think you'd be covered.



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 10:38 PM


Besides, SOBB has an ICU nurse on site! Have trauma bag will travel!



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[*] posted on 30-8-2011 at 12:57 PM


I also get coverage from RBC....Just got it today and for the time I'll be down there, it was only $20.00
I also have full coverage through my work.
I don't plan on having any OBE's but maybe a CBE or 2;-);)
Just remember...it is an extreme sport and its not considered extreme untill the bone breaks the skin...lol

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