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Travel insurance, in plain language
Covers trip cancellation, emergency care abroad and lost baggage.
What it typically covers
- Non-refundable trip costs if you must cancel
- Emergency medical care while abroad
- Lost, stolen or delayed baggage
- Travel delays and missed connections
Watch out: Your home health plan may offer little or no coverage outside the country.
Key terms
Trip cancellationReimburses prepaid costs for covered reasons.
Emergency medicalCare for illness or injury during the trip.
EvacuationTransport to adequate care in an emergency.
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