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Your Canadian Senior Travel Insurance Checklist

How to Use This Checklist

Print this page or bookmark it for easy reference throughout your insurance shopping journey
Check off items as you complete each step
Simply click any checkbox and watch it check off - this page is fully interactive! Then...
Work through each phase in order - from preparation through purchase to departure
Click "Compare Insurance Quotes" at the bottom when you're ready to get coverage

1 Before You Shop

Document all pre-existing medical conditions - Create a complete list with dates of diagnosis and current treatments List all current medications - Include dosages, generic names, and prescribing doctor information Calculate your total trip cost - Include flights, hotels, tours, and all non-refundable deposits Review your provincial health coverage abroad - Understand what your provincial health plan covers outside Canada and what gaps exist

2 Shopping for Coverage

Get quotes from at least 3-5 Canadian providers - Prices vary 30-50% for identical coverage Compare coverage for pre-existing conditions - Ensure your specific conditions are covered under Canadian policy terms Verify medical coverage limits in Canadian dollars - Look for at least $1,000,000-$5,000,000 CAD in medical coverage Check emergency evacuation to Canada coverage - Confirm medical evacuation back to Canada and repatriation are included Read policy exclusions carefully - Understand what is NOT covered before purchasing Verify stability period requirements - Most Canadian policies require your conditions to be stable for 90-180 days before departure

3 Making Your Purchase

Purchase as soon as you book your trip - Qualify for pre-existing condition coverage and trip cancellation benefits Disclose ALL medical conditions truthfully - Non-disclosure can void your entire policy under Canadian insurance law Save all policy documents - Keep digital and printed copies accessible, including the policy number Review the 10-day free look period - Most Canadian policies allow 10 days to review and cancel for full refund

4 Before Your Trip

Save 24/7 Canadian emergency assistance numbers - Store in phone and carry printed copy with country code Pack insurance documents with passport - Include policy number, contact info, and coverage summary Bring your provincial health card - Essential for claims coordination with your Canadian provincial coverage Share policy details with travel companions - Ensure someone else knows your coverage information Bring extra medication and prescriptions - Pack more than you need plus copies of prescriptions Understand claim procedures - Know how to file a claim and what documentation you'll need (receipts in local currency)

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Use this checklist as you compare Canadian senior travel insurance quotes

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