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Travel insurance plans from Generali are great for international travel and feature 24/7 Travel Assistance Services included with all plans. So, if you need medical advice and treatment, a licensed physician can come to you without ever needing to leave your room, via our virtual doctor service, Teladoc.

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Do I need travel insurance if my health insurance covers me abroad?

Even if your health insurance covers you when you travel internationally, you may still want to secure a global travel assistance plan. Having additional coverage is a smart way to travel for several reasons:

• Your health insurance may not provide coverage for hospitalization.
• Your health insurance may not have dedicated resources abroad. Generali’s global network has 425,000 pre-screened medical providers and 4,700 assistance agents available in 35 countries worldwide.  
• Your healthcare provider may not provide real-time assistance. Generali Global Assistance provides 24-hour assistance anywhere in the world with all of our travel insurance plans. Year after year, customer testimonials show that when a medical emergency happens, customers are thankful that they can call our 24-hour emergency assistance hotline from anywhere in the world and speak with a travel assistance representative who can help them access a global network of physicians and care providers. Our assistance team members are trained to guide you through the process and offer next steps. Oftentimes, just hearing their voice can provide peace of mind.
• You may need the secondary coverage due to the rising costs of medical evacuations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medical evacuations by air ambulance can cost $50,000-$100,000. If you’re on a cruise or in a remote area and may need to be airlifted to a hospital, then consider the cost of buying international travel insurance with Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage versus paying out of pocket. 

From our Medical and Dental coverage to our lost luggage and passport assistance, our plans include coverages and services that international travelers may need. After all, when you’re having the time of your life, the last thing you want to do is slow down.