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FULLTIMEWANABE
Nov 25, 2016Explorer
When daughter was insured with AMA for a 5 week trip from Alberta to Thailand, Australia, NZ an Fiji, 7 years ago, there was internal unrest occurring after all booked in Thailand and was classified as a no go zone, and we were categorically told that if she continued to travel there she would not be covered whatsoever. Even if she tripped in the street and broke an ankle = they would not cover her for diddly squat for health.
She did in fact slice her big toe really badly on there bad streets and it was literally flapping around. With Thailand being so filthy I was really concerned about infection and worse. For the 5 days remaining there I had her bathe it in alcohol and keep it covered with dressings I packed for the girls. As soon as she got to Australia, instructions reversed with, open it up and let the air get to it to dry it out.
You should ask the question direct of your health coverage provider but I'll almost hasten a bet that you are not covered for anything period in "no go zones". Onus is on you to ensure you are covered directly through your company and for the area and timeframe you intend to be there at point of departure/arrival.
She did in fact slice her big toe really badly on there bad streets and it was literally flapping around. With Thailand being so filthy I was really concerned about infection and worse. For the 5 days remaining there I had her bathe it in alcohol and keep it covered with dressings I packed for the girls. As soon as she got to Australia, instructions reversed with, open it up and let the air get to it to dry it out.
You should ask the question direct of your health coverage provider but I'll almost hasten a bet that you are not covered for anything period in "no go zones". Onus is on you to ensure you are covered directly through your company and for the area and timeframe you intend to be there at point of departure/arrival.
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