Seattle Travel Insurance

Although it is not required of visitors, it is highly recommended to take out adequate travel insurance. Unlike several European countries, the United States is not in the habit of giving medical care free of charge to its citizens or visitors. Doctors and hospitals are costly, and will in most cases ask for payment up front or proof of cover before attending to patients. Policies often cover a range of scenarios, from the loss or theft of your belongings and trip cancellation to the assurance of bail in case you’re arrested. Good policies should also cover the costs of an accident, repatriation or fatality. Although not being covered by medical insurance may prevent you from being admitted to a hospital in non emergency cases, you won’t have to worry about being left on a street corner to die. In America they generally patch you up now and then bill you to death later.