Travel Insurance

[ExGingi]

Anyone know what the deal is with needing Covid specific travel insurance to enter Israel? I see here that you need health insurance that covers Covid to enter Israel. Can my regular US insurance card suffice to get into the country? I have no interest in purchasing travel insurance of any kind unless I have to. I just don't want issues getting on the plane or entering the country.

I have no idea what the requirements of entry are. But for $10 you can get a minimal policy (low coverage with a deductible) that will provide you with proof of COVID-19 coverage.

[NYHeel]

I have no idea what the requirements of entry are. But for $10 you can get a minimal policy (low coverage with a deductible) that will provide you with proof of COVID-19 coverage.

Didn't realize I can get one so cheap, though for 5 people that's $50. Do you know who provides that coverage at such a low cost?

[herb]

Anyone know what the deal is with needing Covid specific travel insurance to enter Israel? I see here that you need health insurance that covers Covid to enter Israel. Can my regular US insurance card suffice to get into the country? I have no interest in purchasing travel insurance of any kind unless I have to. I just don't want issues getting on the plane or entering the country.

they don't inforce it

[CLEboy]

they don't inforce it

That’s what I heard too, but who’s “They”? Will the airline (Air France) give me a hard time if I don’t have it?

[herb]

That’s what I heard too, but who’s “They”? Will the airline (Air France) give me a hard time if I don’t have it?

I can say for sure, elal, united, air Canada, British airways, all do not inforce. Idk about air France

[oldguy]

Air Canada.

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I had a few passengers that AC did not let check in until they showed proof of Insurance, That was when there still had the entry form requirement, maybe something changed since.

[herb]

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I had a few passengers that AC did not let check in until they showed proof of Insurance, That was when there still had the entry form requirement, maybe something changed since.

my family flew AC and did not have insurance. Guess ymmv

[CLEboy]

my family flew AC and did not have insurance. Guess ymmv

Was that after the other restrictions were lifted too?

[herb]

Was that after the other restrictions were lifted too?

was in June. They were still requiring entry forms

[CLEboy]

Does anyone know any Travel Insurance companies that are actually reputable and trustworthy? From the BBB is looks like each one is a bigger scam than the next. Has anyone had experience using a Travel Insurance company while traveling to Israel?

[ExGingi]

Does anyone know any Travel Insurance companies that are actually reputable and honest. From the BBB is looks like each one is a bigger scam than the next. Has anyone had experience using a Travel Insurance company while traveling to Israel?

What do you mean reputable and honest? They all have claims filing procedures, and if those aren't followed, the claims won't get paid. If procedures are followed, claims will get paid.

I have no personal experience, but I have heard from clients (including my daughter who buys annual plans with them) good experience with Allianz. I have helped clients with Trawick and Worldtrips claims. Worldtrips was better.

For travel medical GeoBlue/HTH have a good reputation (their plans are very good, I have no claims experience with them).

[CLEboy]

What do you mean reputable and honest? They all have claims filing procedures, and if those aren't followed, the claims won't get paid. If procedures are followed, claims will get paid.

I have no personal experience, but I have heard from clients (including my daughter who buys annual plans with them) good experience with Allianz. I have helped clients with Trawick and Worldtrips claims. Worldtrips was better.

For travel medical GeoBlue/HTH have a good reputation (their plans are very good, I have no claims experience with them).

Dunno… just take a look at their reviews and they are absolutely horrible. Were the filing procedures not followed correctly? Maybe. But it just seems that they always have some fine print reason why they don’t cover the claim.

[oldguy]

I personally helped many of my clients file claims with Allianz and BH had no issued with them.

[ExGingi]

I personally helped many of my clients file claims with Allianz and BH had no issued with them.

I have received very good feedback regarding Allianz claims. Only drawback of their plans is low medical limit.

[chff]

Does anyone know any Travel Insurance companies that are actually reputable and trustworthy? From the BBB is looks like each one is a bigger scam than the next. Has anyone had experience using a Travel Insurance company while traveling to Israel?

People will always complain, especially if they don't understand the terms, never read the policy, or feel they are entitled for more
Insurance does not pay "compensation", it acts for "reimbursement" to cover incurred costs under the benefits.

One day I got a call "hi I'm here in the airport, my flight is delayed with 2 hours, send me the $600 that is listed under 'delay'"

[yfr bachur]

Israel resident. Looking for travel insurance for travel to the us that includes trip cancelation insurance.

[ExGingi]

Israel resident. Looking for travel insurance for travel to the us that includes trip cancelation insurance.

Are you looking for a plan that will reimburse you any non-refundable charges in case YOU have to cancel the trip for a covered reason?

If so, I think your only options would be with Israeli insurance plans.

[yfr bachur]

Are you looking for a plan that will reimburse you any non-refundable charges in case YOU have to cancel the trip for a covered reason?

If so, I think your only options would be with Israeli insurance plans.

Yup. Where would I look for such plans?

I've just cross posted on thishttps://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=44978.msg2663689#msg2663689 thread maybe someone there knows

[shwarmabob]

Dunno… just take a look at their reviews and they are absolutely horrible. Were the filing procedures not followed correctly? Maybe. But it just seems that they always have some fine print reason why they don’t cover the claim.

I had to file claims with both Allianz and Trawick in the past. They were both relatively easy and got reimbursed according to the policy. BH they were not for huge amounts.

[ExGingi]

I had to file claims with both Allianz and Trawick in the past. They were both relatively easy and got reimbursed according to the policy. BH they were not for huge amounts.

Glad to hear.

From the feedback I get back Allianz seems to be better with claims.