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Question - Were can I find health insurance that covers care outside the US?:

I am a Canadian resident and my 75-year-old mother will be visiting me from the USA. She has Medical coverage in USA since she is a green card holder. She will be visiting me for approximately 2 weeks and I need a medical/health insurance for the duration she her stay here in Canada. She has some pre-existing conditions, i.e. High blood pressure, glaucoma, Arthritis, Sinus, Irritable Bowl Syndrome and cataract. Please can you tell me of a health/ Medical insurance that will cover her for her visit to Canada?

Guide Responds:

Traditional Medicare and Medicaid provide little to no coverage outside the United States. Medicare HMO's do cover emergency care outside the US, but many seniors do not have the option of joining a Medicare HMO.

Some "Medigap" policies or Medicare supplements cover emergency care outside the country. If you do not have a Medicare supplement you can also buy short term health insurance to supplement the health insurance you carry.

• Medigap Suplements
• Medicare and You
• Local Healthcare Links

You'll also find it helpful to talk with others who may have similar experiences or problems. The best places to do that are our Forums and Chatroom.

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