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Hello Fellow Travelers!,
International travel is slowly starting again as the world is unlocking itself for air travelers from around the globe. Due to the COVID19 pandemic the tourism revenue of Mexico has decreased by more than 50 percent when compared to the previous year.
Mexico is however now open for visitors by air, however the land borders between US and Mexico are closed until November 2021. The US has announced that effective November 8th 2021, the travel restrictions would be lifted for fully vaccinated visitors from land borders and ferry crossings with Mexico.
Travelers do not require a negative Covid19 test or quarantine upon arrival in Mexico. However US Citizens who travel to Mexico, on their return to the US should produce a negative result of Covid 19 test taken 72 hours before the arrival in the country. The CDC has issued a Level 3 warning advising all travelers to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico.
If there are any travelers then they should be fully vaccinated before traveling. There have been constant mutations of the virus and traveling during these times has become unpredictable. The Delta and Omicron variants variant of the SAR’s is considered more infectious than the previous variant that is affecting fully vaccinated individuals. The covid -19 coverage will continue to offer coverage for travelers regardless of the variant contracted.
To insure your trip in these uncertainties, you can buy travel insurance with the additional cover of 'cancel for any reason' (CFAR). In the event that a flight has been cancelled due to surge in the covid 19 variant you may get a refund for this as it is covered in the policy document if you have the CFAR coverage.
I just got back from a fantastic trip visiting beautiful Mexico! I went to Mexico City with my two youngest sons to show them some sites and visit family down there. As it happens, before we left, I purchased an annual plan for the whole family which will cover us, not only abroad, but also when we are 100 miles away from home.
This was important to me because our current domestic insurance, while good, does not offer international travel medical insurance coverage for US citizens travelling to Mexico very well. AND, since we travel out of state quite often (several times per month), I always had this bit of a worry in the back of my mind.
This Mexico travel health insurance is called Voyager Annual Insurance and is offered by Travel Insure Services. You can also compare and review other Trip cancellation insurance for travel to Mexico.
There are two levels (we picked the lower of the two) of the plan. The base plan is a set amount per year and the second level is based on the ages of the applicants. It is somewhat unique in offering coverage (if you have a primary health insurance plan) in
We have a few trips coming up this summer where we will visit my parents (a day's drive away) as well as to see Yellowstone National Park, so that way we can go with a little more peace of mind. I also have a travel credit card which does not charge me for international/ non-US dollar purchases and has some travel benefits included on it as well. However, there is no health insurance,
it would give me a refund on travel costs I purchased using the card (plane tickets, hotel booking). Still, I decided I really didn't need any more coverage than that. Thankfully the whole trip was uneventful and very pleasant.
Here are some travel insurance tips for travelers with pre-existing conditions
There are several visitors insurance plans available for international travel. However, many travel insurance and visitors insurance plans exclude pre-existing conditions. This means that a travel insurance plan will not cover the costs of treating a pre-existing medical condition. Therefore, the insurance company may deny a claim if the ailment already existed when the travel insurance was purchased. However, there are some travel medical insurance plans that offer coverage for pre-existing conditions and the policy clearly defines a look-back period and what is covered for pre-existing conditions, as well as specifying a limit to this coverage.
Some travel health insurance plans like Atlas America, Patriot America Plus offer coverage for the acute onset of a pre-existing conditions, ie, when there is a sudden medical emergency without any prior symptom that needs to be treated immediately. The coverage typically includes emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and evacuation expenses related to the acute onset of the pre-existing condition. INF insurance however has the INF Elite insurance plans which cover pre-existing conditions going beyond the acute onset coverage. It is important to compare visitors insurance for pre-existing conditions both for the price as well as the specific details for pre-existing conditions coverage as well as review the policy brochures for exclusions and coverage limits before making a decision.
The travel health insurance plans which cover pre-existing conditions have clear definitions of what is a pre-existing condition, the look back period for pre-existing condition, whether the travel insurance coverage is limited to acute onset of pre-existing conditions, and if it provides full coverage for pre-existing conditions the coverage limit within the policy for pre-existing conditons. Any travel health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions will depend on all these.
The following are important factors for buying travel insurance for pre-existing conditions
There are many international travelers who have medical ailments and it is important for them to be well informed about visitors insurance for pre-existing conditions. Many of the regular travel insurance plans exclude any coverage for pre-existing conditions. The definition of pre-existing conditions varies for different insurance providers as they have a ‘look back’ period and any medical ailments during this look back period would be considered pre-existing. At American Visitor Insurance, we offer plans which do offer coverage for acute onset of a pre-existing condition, as well as full coverage for pre-existing conditions up to a clearly defined limit in the policy document. All of these details can be better understood by using our facility for comparing visitors insurance for pre-existing conditions.
Unfortunately, this simple question has a fairly complicated answer. The answer is: it depends. Firstly, it depends on whether you are a US resident traveling outside the US or a visitor to the US. US residents can purchase trip cancellation insurance that can cover pre-existing conditions and even plans that are travel medical only without cancellation often are more generous in their coverage of pre-existing conditions. These plans may have specific requirements in order to waive the usual exclusion of coverage for pre-existing conditions (like purchase them within a certain number of days of your initial trip deposit or that you have a primary domestic insurance plan in the US), so you should check these details carefully if this is important to you.
Non-US residents or US residents traveling into the US have much more limited options to insure their pre-existing conditions are covered. Some plans offer coverage for "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions. However, this is misleading, since a careful look at their definition excludes chronic or congenital disorders from such coverage. Chronic illnesses are those that worsen over time and congenital disorders are issues one is born with. They exclude emergencies due to chronic illness because they will say that is not "acute" it is simply a worsening of your condition. There are only two policies we know of that offer coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. They are INF Premier and INF Elite plans.
Firstly, they define pre-existing conditions in the following way: A pre-existing condition is a condition for which the insured received treatment or took medication for in the previous 12 months before the start of the policy. If the medication dosage has not changed and is taken as a maintenance medication, this would NOT count as a flare up or treatment of the condition. In that case, very stable conditions that have no flare ups in the past 12 months are not even excluded as pre-existing conditions. Conditions that have had flare ups or doctor recommended treatment or change in medication, are still covered by the plans but with a higher deductible and a lower maximum.
INF Elite (also INF Elite 90) are comprehensive plans offering fairly complete coverage. INF Premier is a fixed plan. Find details on these plans here.
The above plans must be purchased for at least 90 days and can be quite pricey for seniors, but they offer the only real coverage for chronic conditions.
The other option, of course, is to take a plans with little ($1K) or no coverage for pre-existing conditions and take a risk that that condition will not flare up during the trip.
INF plans boast they offer "full" coverage for pre-existing conditions. This can be a little misleading. Firstly, any regular treatment or medication that is required by the condition is never covered. The main advantage to the INF Elite and INF Premier is that they cover sudden illness/injury regardless of whether it is pre-existing or not. The only difference is that a pre-existing condition will be covered with a higher deductible at at a lower maximum than any other "new" illness or injury. However, coverage is not limited to an emergency or life-threatening situation.
The "Acute Onset of a Pre-Existing Condition" is a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a pre-existing medical condition which occurs without any advance warning either in the form of physician recommendations or symptoms and requires immediate care (within 24 hours of first symptoms). A Pre-Existing Condition that is a chronic or congenital condition or that gradually becomes worse over time will not be considered acute onset.
The acute onset coverage benefit does not include coverage for known, scheduled, required, or expected medical care, drugs or treatment existent or necessary prior to the effective date of coverage. An example of this might be someone who has a food allergy or bee allergy and is unknowingly exposed to their allergen and requires immediate medical attention.
Acute onset of a pre-existing condition can be defined as the sudden & unexpected occurrence of a pre-existing condition which requires in-patient, emergency hospitalization within 24 hours of exhibiting first symptoms. The main difference between acute onset & full pre-existing is that with Full Pre-Existing coverage, is that one is covered for all pre-existing conditions and associated medical costs and this includes follow up visits, hospitalizations and doctor’s visits, etc. The acute onset coverage will only cover the in-patient hospitalization expense.
Full Pre-existing means we will cover any issue regarding a pre-existing condition, however, if one is traveling to the United States solely for medical treatment, that will not be covered. INF plans do not cover any medical tourism related claims. Pre-existing conditions under the INF plans are covered with a higher deductible and a lower maximum than other illnesses or injuries. These are chosen or specified when you purchase you plan.
Yes, the INF policies will cover any pre-existing issue that the traveler may have during their stay in the United States. This includes blood pressure, diabetes, kidney related issues and arthritis, all of which are covered by the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90, Hop Travel Assist, Hop Mindoro Assist, Hop WorldHopper, Hop Trip Assist Plus Plans.
The insurance company takes on an enormous risk by insuring individuals and including coverage for pre-existing conditions without any prior medical examination. Under the INF plans, you are paying more, but you are getting the full value for the money you pay given the very high cost of US healthcare. With the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90, Hop Travel Assist, Hop Mindoro Assist, Hop WorldHopper, Hop Trip Assist Plus Plans, even though it is expensive, you can have the comfort of knowing that you are covered for any emergency or contingency. This peace of mind given the expensive US healthcare expense is what makes INF plans worth it despite being expensive.
The list of covered services under Visitors insurance full pre-existing conditions coverage can be found on the American Visitor Insurance website of the INF Premier, INF Premier Plus, INF Elite, INF Elite Plus and INF Elite 90, Hop Travel Assist, Hop Mindoro Assist, Hop WorldHopper, Hop Trip Assist Plus Plan pages. INF plans are open to green card holders
The best US visitors insurance with pre-existing conditions coverage is listed here :
International travel has come to a standstill with many countries totally stopping their airspace. At American Visitor Insurance, we are committed to getting Travelers to Mexico with the best Covid19 Mexican travel insurance coverage in these uncertain times. There are currently three US insurance providers namely Trawick International, Global Underwriters and INF insurance, offering International traveler medical insurance in Mexico coverage for coronavirus.
Travelers to Mexico can find the ideal travel insurance with Covid19 coverage plan by using the Covid19 Mexico travel insurance compare tool. The following US insurance companies are offering Mexico travel insurance with Covid coverage for US citizens:
Trawick International offers international medical insurance for coronavirus (Covid19) with their Safe Travel insurance plans Safe Travel Outbound plans are available for up to 6 months and are for US residents traveling outside the US.
You can Coronavirus or covid19 is covered by Safe travel International for Non US citizens visiting Mexico.
Safe Travels Voyager insurance and Safe Travels Explorer insurance Travel insurance that covers COVID quarantine costs. Quarantine lodging insurance base benefit is $2000 (which is $150 per person per day), but you can choose $4000 ($300/day) or $7000 ($500 per day).
Some travelers to remote islands and to inclusive resorts choose higher options to match where they are staying to accommodate the possibility of a 10 to 14 day quarantine.
Diplomat Long Term Insurance must be bought for a minimum of 3 months and has a plan maximum options of $500,000 and $1,000,000 for medical expenses.
Pre-existing ailments are however excluded, which means that travelers infected before the plan effective date, will be considered as an pre-existing medical condition and will not provide coverage for that ailment.
International Medical Group (IMG) Covid travel insurance offers coronavirus insurance for USA. IMG's Patriot America Plus and Patriot Platinum insurance plans cover COVID19 like any other illness. The Patriot America Plus Covid Insurance and Patriot America Platinum coronavirus insurance include COVID coverage up to the policy maximum.
INF travel insurance offers travel health insurance for international travelers visiting Mexico. The Elite Network insurance and Premier Insurance offer international travel insurance with Coronavirus coverage.
One of their plans (Elite) has excellent coverage of pre-existing medical conditions beyond the usual coverage for "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions which is a unique offering.
The INF travel medical insurance plans are cheaper per month if you purchase for at least 90 days when you initially buy them. You can compare all available INF US visitor insurance and buy them online.
Seven corners Liaison Travel Plus coronavirus travel insurance offers coverage for overseas medical expenses arising from Covid19 infection while the travellers are outside their home country. Liaison Student Plus coronavirus insurance offers covid 19 medical coverage for international students in the US or outside their home country. It covers student medical expenses arising from Covid19 illness.
Seven Corners Wander Frequent Traveler Plus offers annual medical coverage for business travelers, corporate travelers, employees, employers or anyone taking multiple trips frequently.
It covers international medical expenses arising from Covid19 infection.The Covid19 treatment benefit is available for COVID19 (the disease); SARS-Cov-2 (the virus); and Any mutation or variation of SARS-CoV-2.
Atlas travel insurance with coronavirus coverage will cover eligible medical expenses resulting from COVID19/SARS-CoV-2. Eligible medical expenses are medically necessary expenses that are not subject to another plan exclusion. Note that Atlas plans purchased on or after July 15, 2020 do NOT exclude COVID19 medical charges.
It has proven to be one of the city's most popular attractions and remain an important cultural phenomena relating to local customs and traditions.
Built in neo-Gothic style, the church is famous for its richly embellished exterior and many European-made components.
It consists of many rare species such as white lions, Bengal tigers, and black panthers, plus a large primate contingent featuring gorillas and orangutans.
It include ancient engravings and sculptures, historic documents, and textiles dating from pre-Spanish period, as well as fascinating displays covering colonial period.
It was a very nice time of year for travelers visiting Mexico. We went in mid April when they are currently in their 'dry' season, so although we went prepared with raincoats, we never unpacked them. Here are a few things we did, which I would highly recommend.
We took the "Turibus" which is a double decker tourist bus you can catch in many parts of the city which takes you on a round trip of an area with guided audio included (you can pick up a headset in several languages if needed; the voice you can hear on the bus is in Spanish).
We took the "Downtown" route which circles through some of the main avenues of the city and includes stops at the Zocalo, which is the main plaza of Mexico City home to several government buildings, the Cathedral, and the excavated Templo Mayor (a temple that was uncovered when some construction was started near the Cathedral).
Unfortunately, it was a Monday and all museums are closed on Monday (file that away to plan your stay), so all we could do was walk around the outside of the excavation. You can take any of the routes you want and get on and off as many times as you like. S There were routes to get to the Basilica and other places, but we kept it simple.
Zocalo
Museum of Fine Arts
Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue
One day, my cousin drove us out to Teotihuacan which is a pre-Aztec city with three major temples in it: the Temple of the Moon, the Temple of the Sun, and the Temple to Quetzalcoatl all linked by the Avenue of the Dead. There is a museum there as well as new excavation and discoveries all the time which makes this a great place to visit each time you are in the area.
There are many tour companies that come out which may include food as well as a guided tour. I highly recommend eating at "La Gruta" which is in a cave very near the park. They have a very diverse menu and the ambiance is fabulous!
Temple of the Moon, Teotihuacan
Temple of the Sun, Teotihuacan
There were quite a few people at Teotihuacan since it was a school holiday (holy week before Easter), but, if anything, the lines to go up the temple just made it that much easier to climb up. Not that I needed a break or anything (*cough*). Before I left, besides checking into US travel health insurance for Mexico and what my travel credit card would do for me, I downloaded the Uber app on my phone and entered the credit card I wanted to use for that as well as the Airbnb app.
I had already used Airbnb while in Europe last summer and found (unfortunately AFTER I was on my trip) that it was a nice way to house 6 people in the same place but you DID need to have the app ready to use on your phone. Uber I had not used before and I must say that I found it very convenient. My cousins use it all the time in the city.
I know there is a lot of controversy around it, but here's what I liked about it: (1) the cars are fairly new and clean (some taxis I have taken in Mexico City... well, let's just say they've seen better days), (2) there is no money that exchanges hands since everything, even a tip, is put on the app, and, for security, (3) you have the name of the driver, a picture of him or her, and the license plate, make and model of the car, so you can make sure you have the right ride.
I thought it was tremendously convenient and safe, although we were never out very late at night. It gave me the opportunity to go places quickly and easily. I have taken he subway and we did so again, but this was in some ways much simpler. I also found that the rates were a little better than regular taxis.
So, used Uber to go to the Market of Arts and Crafts (Mercado de Artesanias) where I found some really interesting and wonderful crafts. These also are always changing and evolving, so it's never dull to go back to the same vendors. We took the subway to see Chapultepec Castle which was built in 1785 on a hill in the middle of Chapultepec forest (now a park) and was the home of Emperor Maximilian of France and his wife Carlota from 1864 to 1867 when he was deposed.
It still has much of the furnishings from when they lived there. It also offers wonderful views of Reforma Avenue (which Maximilian had built) which goes into the center of the city.
CAREFUL of your wallet or purse. Particularly in crowded places such as: the metro or subway, the Basilica, an open air market, or any place else where there are many people in the area.
Pickpockets often work with partners with one trying to direct your attention to them while the other takes your wallet or cell phone. Those are the items that are most often taken, so be aware of that. Don't put your wallet in your back pocket; a front pocket would be better and if you have a purse, hold it close to your body, especially if it is open at the top; a zippered opening would be better. I recommend leaving passports and nice jewelry in a hotel safe while you are out.
Remember not to drink water out of the tap or ask for ice in your drink. The hot chocolate, however, is to die for... When in doubt, order the day's special. That will be fresh and wonderful! I highly recommend the restaurant "El Cardenal" with several locations in Mexico City and "Las Delicias" which besides offering wonderful traditional Mexican food, has a show of live music and dancing in the evenings. Well, that's all I have for now.
If you have questions you can email them to us about Mexico Trip cancellation insurance or US travel insurance to Mexico and we would be happy to try and answer them for you.
Photos Copyright by A Christina LongbrakeAs ever, we wish you safe and happy travels,
Hasta luego,
Christina Longbrake
Thanks to the Covid19 Delta variant, the travel requirements for travel to Mexico are fluid and can change depending on the pandemic situation.
Currently all travelers flying to the USA are required to get tested for Covid19, however they are not required to quarantine with a negative Covid test result.
Visitors to Mexico can purchase a travel insurance cover that provides coverage for all unexpected medical and travel emergencies along with the Coronavirus coverage.
Including Cancel for Any reason coverage is helpful in an event of sudden closure of borders due to Covid19 and the need to cancel your travel plans under short notice. Travel insurance with quarantine coverage is useful should one be infected by Covid and is forced to quarantine while in Mexico.
If the traveler already has an existing travel insurance, travellers need to include Mexico as the covered country before traveling to Mexico to get coverage. Please review your travel insurance policy details to ensure that you have appropriate coverage.
The following are different factors to consider while buying travel insurance – Does the travel insurance provide adequate coverage for the health of the traveler, does it cover the trip expenses should there be delays or cancellation, do you need cancel for any reason coverage which insures the trip if one needs to cancel unexpectedly, does it cover Covid19 related expenses including quarantine.
Yes, international travelers can buy travel insurance for Mexico online at American Visitor Insurance. America visitor insurance works with several US travel insurance providers and travelers can find several quotes and get best travel insurance for Mexico based on their specific requirements.
Travelling now during the midst of coronavirus is risky and unpredictable. Purchasing travel insurance to Mexico is not mandatory but it is strongly recommended to be safe and to have a stress free vacation in Mexico.
Travel insurance cover will provide you with the coverage in case of any sickness or injury or any sudden unexpected events due to covid19.
Travelers need to buy International travel insurance to Mexico. One should consider the following factors while buying travel insurance for Mexico– Does the travel insurance provide coverage for the health of the traveler in case of an accident or sickness, does it cover the trip expenses in the event of trip delays or cancellation, does the insurance provide coverage for cancel for any reason should one need to cancel the trip suddenly, does the insurance provide coverage for Covid19 related expenses including quarantine.
Travel insurance is more expensive for older travelers as the price increases steadily based on the age of the traveler. One can state that prices are expensive for travelers aged 60 years or older.
Along with age, other factors that determine the cost of travel insurance is the type of coverage (fixed benefits vs Comprehensive), the maximum medical coverage as well benefits such as coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions.
It’s best to purchase a travel insurance before the start of travel.
Yes, all international travelers should consider buying travel insurance cover for safe and protected travel. Travelling long hours in a new country increases the risk for unforeseen medical and travel emergencies.
During such times a travel insurance cover will provide coverage and save the insured from a huge financial loss.
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