Key West Travel Insurance

Even though it is not a requirement for international travellers, visitors are strongly advised to take out travel insurance. Unlike in many European nations, free or low-cost medical care is not usually provided by the United States to its nationals or visitors. Doctors and hospitals are expensive, and will usually ask for advance payment or proof of insurance cover before treating patients. Policies may cover many situations, from the loss or theft of your possessions and travel cancellation to the assurance of bail in case you’re arrested. Good policies will also cover the expenses of an accident, repatriation or fatality. Though a lack of health insurance may result in you being prevented from admission to a hospital in non emergency cases, there’s no need to worry about being left on a street corner to die. The American course of action is to fix you now and then bill you later.