Canadian Medical Coveage for Americans
We will be traveling to Canada and I know it's prudent to buy some medical coverage since our existing U.S. plans will not cover medical treatment in Canada in the event we need it. Does anyone kno...
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Here is what BCBS of CO says about foreign travel
Go to the nearest health care facility. Call your doctor or us within 24 hours, or as soon as you can. When your care is done, you will need to pay the bill. (You may want to use a credit card. The credit card company will automatically transfer the foreign currency into American dollars for you.) Keep all your receipts.
When you get home, call us at the number on the back of your member ID card or stop by your employer's personnel office and ask for a claim form. Fill out the claim form and submit it with your receipts to our address on the form. (The amount submitted must be in American dollars). We will pay you back based on your health plan benefits.
Go to the nearest health care facility. Call your doctor or us within 24 hours, or as soon as you can. When your care is done, you will need to pay the bill. (You may want to use a credit card. The credit card company will automatically transfer the foreign currency into American dollars for you.) Keep all your receipts.
When you get home, call us at the number on the back of your member ID card or stop by your employer's personnel office and ask for a claim form. Fill out the claim form and submit it with your receipts to our address on the form. (The amount submitted must be in American dollars). We will pay you back based on your health plan benefits.
