Travel Health Insurance

Cost of Injury

No one can predict an injury while on vacation. Not only can a broken leg or tooth ache ruin your holiday, it can also put quite a dent in your wallet. A smart traveller will look into purchasing travel insurance in case such an emergency occurs.

How much would it cost you for treatment if you became injured while in Canada? The cost of health care is expensive. However, the high prices promise quality care, excellent facilities and caring professionals.

The following are approximate costs of health care in the case of injury while visiting Canada.

Cost of Injury:
(Fees in Canadian dollars)

Broken limb: $200 to $300
Dental treatment: $700 and up depending on the procedure
X-rays: between $50 and $300
CAT Scan: up to $1000
MRI: $800
Medical appliances:

• crutches: $30/week to rent
• cane: $10/month to rent, $45 to buy
• wheelchair: $15/month to rent, $500 to buy (non-motorized)
• walker: $15/month to rent, $100 to buy

Now that you are aware of medical costs related to injury, let’s look at what a good travel health insurance plan would cover for the above medical attention.

With the CoverMe travel insurance* plan:

- The cost of lab tests and x-rays are covered.

- The cost of crutches, a cast, splints, or the rental of a walker, cane, or wheelchair is covered when prescribed by a physician.

- You are covered up to $1000 for any treatment to your natural teeth.

- If there is a loss of life, sight, or limb, your coverage may range from $25,000 to $50,000. (The payment schedule can vary).

(*CoverMe travel insurance used with permission by Manulife Financial.)