Best Travel Insurance Options for Seniors

Best Travel Insurance Options for Seniors
A travel insurance policy can save you thousands if you have a major disruption to your trip. Viktoriia Hnatiuk/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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Priorities may change as you become older. For one, you may want to travel. Going to exotic countries is great, but what if there’s a problem, like health issues? An emergency health issue or even a delayed flight can wreak havoc on your vacation.

That’s where travel insurance comes into play. A travel insurance policy can save you thousands if you have a major disruption to your trip. It can be a lifesaver in some instances. But how do you choose the right travel insurance? And is it affordable?

Medical Emergencies Abroad and Medicare

One legitimate concern for seniors is if there’s insurance coverage for a medical emergency abroad, what will cover it? Many think that Medicare will be available for travel. But it doesn’t apply to foreign travel.
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.