Why travellers prefer Blue Cross
Are you excited to finish high school and study at a university in Paris next year? Are you on a scholarship to play soccer for Michigan State University? Regardless of your scenario, you are lucky to be one of the few who receive this type of opportunity. To learn, study, explore and travel to a new country along the way is sure to be an enriching experience.
Protecting yourself in case of a medical emergency is probably the last thing on your mind, and we can understand why! It is important to know that most schools require you to have a medical insurance plan before you begin your classes, and OHIP coverage is limited outside your province of residence.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recommends that you purchase additional health insurance when you leave Canada. To maintain OHIP coverage, you can travel outside Canada for 212 days in a one-year period. For coverage for a longer period of time, you must be studying, working or doing charity work outside Canada.
Your options vary depending on where you travel. If you know you will return home once a month, an annual 31- or 60-day plan may be the best option for you. If you will be away for more than six months at a time, a single-trip plan may be best option. For more information, contact us today.
Medical only | Annual medical | Package Plus | Annual Package Plus | |
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Duration of coverage |
Up to 365 days |
Available for 17,31, 60, 90, 120,150 or 180 days |
Up to 365 days |
Available for 17, 31, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 days |
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