Reisender wrote:
MDKMDK wrote:
One way to help keep the American economy going down south in FL or RGV or AZ (if that's a concern) might be to open the US border to Canadians unilaterally, to let the Canadian Snowbirds that want to head south to spend their money in the US, do so. They would be subject to any state or local virus related protocols and regulations, as well, which I'm sure most would accept. They would also have to weigh the risk/reward of travelling south, knowing that they are "on their own" for medical travel insurance coverage for Covid 19 related problems, but would be covered for everything else, like normal, based on what I've seen online. Last time I checked (a few weeks ago) there were still a couple of Emerg Travel Med insurers that were still issuing policies with all the Covid19 caveats. Assuming the lockdown/quarantine situation will be status quo until next year, they would also have to prepare to do the 14 days of isolation upon their return in the Spring of 2021, just like anyone else returning to Canada. This would probably be an acceptable option to most diehard Snowbirds, and I would think the American (and perhaps Mexican?) RV parks and campgrounds would like to stay as full as possible during the winter months, from an economic perspective.
Medipac already sent out bulletins stating they are providing full and normal coverage for those Canadians heading south this year. There are no restrictions for Canadians flying south. Just get on a plane and off you go. Two week isolation required upon return to Canada. Restrictions for driving south remain in place.
Great info, thanks.
Manulife Cover Me and TD Allianz were also writing longer term, out of province, Emerg Travel Med policies, minus Covid 19 related illness coverage, a few weeks ago. Everything else in the application process was normal, including medical questionnaires to determine other pre-existing conditions and exclusions. And pricing, of course. I tried to get quotes at Blue Cross and some of the other banks but they were only writing very short term (16 days max) out of country coverage with the CV19 caveats.
If you're willing to shop around, you can get covered, it seems.
If you rent or have a property down there, you can fly into some major cities, and figure out the rest when you get there. As you stated.
I wonder if the RV rental/sales markets have reached saturation points, with zero availability yet? Maybe you could buy something gently used down there, and fly in to pick it up? Probably not the most thrifty option, but another possibility for Canadians with "deeper pockets"?
